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virtual reality Last modified: Wednesday, August 13, 2003
An artificial environment created with computer hardware and software and presented to the user in such a way that it appears and feels like a real environment. To "enter" a virtual reality, a user dons special gloves, earphones, and goggles, all of which receive their input from the computer system. In this way, at least three of the five senses are controlled by the computer. In addition to feeding sensory input to the user, the devices also monitor the user's actions. The goggles, for example, track how the eyes move and respond accordingly by sending new video input. To date, virtual reality systems require extremely expensive hardware and software and are confined mostly to research laboratories. The term virtual reality is sometimes used more generally to refer to any virtual world represented in a computer, even if it's just a text-based or graphical representation.
Meme home page from Immersive Systems, Inc. This page highlights the Meme product, a software package for the development of virtual world applications. There are links to product and technical information, as well as a downloadable Meme viewer for Windows and a demo. The Clock - online magazine Provides informative articles on flat panel display, projection display, virtual reality, and HDTV. VRML and Quicktime VR Technology An article from the National Library of Canada. Meme product page This page provides information on Meme, a software package for the development of virtual world applications.	Related Categories Virtual Reality Related Terms cyberspace data glove haptic interface HMD IPIX MUD new media QuickTime VR tele-immersion virtual VRML virtual reality Products : Top Store Offers: Amazon Marketplace  11.99Rare 1994 Version Saban's VR Troopers Board game Great for collectors Hard to find Lots of fun, Manufacturer: Milton Bradley eBay  10.00Virtual Realities 2.0 A Shadowrun Sourcebook (7904)! This listing is for one never-been-used Virtual Realities 2.0 A Shadowrun Sourcebook! Virtual Rea... eBay  14.99This is an auction for BRAND NEW Sealed Bratz Life Fashion and Friends Adventure Virtual Reality Game Just plug it into your TV and Bratzlife will tak... eBay  14.99BRATZ Life Virtual Reality Game System Plug N Play New Imagine traveling to exotic locations, buying the most stylin' clothes, hanging out with the co... Amazon Marketplace  39.99Bandai's Original Virtual Reality Pet Feed/Lights Play/Care Bathroom/Health Discipline/Attention, Manufacturer: Ban Dai Compare all matches: 35 Store Offers