What is it about?

The book is about how new technologies and devices, like those used for 3D movies and virtual reality, are making it possible to create media experiences that engage more of our senses, such as touch and movement. This new approach is changing the way we think about and use multimedia. The book brings together the latest research and developments in this field, showing how these advances can be applied in real-world scenarios and exploring what the future might hold for multi-sensory media.

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Why is it important?

This new approach mulsemedia enhancing multimedia is important because it enhances how we interact with digital content by engaging more of our senses. By incorporating touch, movement, and other sensory inputs, multi-sensory media can create more immersive and realistic experiences. This has significant implications for various fields, including: (1) Entertainment: Enhancing movies, video games, and virtual reality experiences to make them more engaging and lifelike. (2) Education: Providing more effective learning tools that can engage multiple senses to improve understanding and retention. (3) Healthcare: Developing therapies and rehabilitation programs that use sensory inputs to aid recovery. Marketing and Advertising: Creating more impactful and memorable advertisements by engaging customers' senses in new ways. (4) Communication: Enabling more effective remote communication by mimicking real-life interactions more closely.

Perspectives

here's my perspective on the book: The book "Multiple Sensorial Media Advances and Applications: New Developments in MulSeMedia" appears to be a timely and comprehensive resource that addresses a rapidly evolving area of multimedia technology. By focusing on the integration of additional sensory inputs beyond the traditional audio-visual elements, it acknowledges the significant technological and commercial advancements that are driving this shift. From an academic and practical standpoint, the book's compilation of state-of-the-art research and innovative activities provides valuable insights into the current landscape of multi-sensory media. It serves as both a reference for researchers looking to understand the latest developments and a guide for practitioners interested in applying these technologies in real-world scenarios. The emphasis on real-world integration and the broad perspective on the future of this technology are particularly important. They suggest that the book not only covers theoretical aspects but also provides practical examples and applications, making it relevant for a wide audience, including educators, healthcare professionals, marketers, and technologists.

Dr. HDR. Frederic ANDRES, IEEE Senior Member, IEEE CertifAIEd Authorized Lead Assessor (Affective Computing)
National Institute of Informatics

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This page is a summary of: Multiple Sensorial Media Advances and Applications, January 2012, IGI Global,
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-821-7.
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