Using non-speech sounds to convey molecular properties in a virtual environment (2001)
| Venue: | International Conference of New Technologies in Science Education (CINTEC |
| Citations: | 5 - 0 self |
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@INPROCEEDINGS{Garcia-ruiz01usingnon-speech,
author = {M. A. Garcia-ruiz},
title = {Using non-speech sounds to convey molecular properties in a virtual environment},
booktitle = {International Conference of New Technologies in Science Education (CINTEC},
year = {2001},
pages = {4--6}
}
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Abstract
This paper describes theoretical grounds and an ongoing research on the use of non-speech sounds (sound effects or musical tones that convey a message) intended for complementing visualization of properties and structure of biological molecules in a multimodal computer non-speech sounds is an effective way to associate and identify molecular properties in a virtual environment. A preliminary test was carried out to assess the memorization and usability of non-speech sounds played in a desktop virtual environment, where sounds represented molecular properties. Informal analysis of results shown high recognition rates when using a combination of sound effects and musical tones. Further tests and adaptations to the system are needed. The outcomes of this research are intended for application in molecular biology courses. Keywords: Non-speech sounds, hybrid auditory interfaces, virtual environments, multimodal interfaces, molecular biology. 1.
Keyphrases
non-speech sound virtual environment molecular property musical tone sound effect molecular biology theoretical ground preliminary test high recognition rate biological molecule effective way multimodal computer non-speech sound desktop virtual environment molecular biology course informal analysis hybrid auditory interface ongoing research multimodal interface
