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64.1: Display Technologies for Therapeutic Applications of Virtual Reality
Author(s) -
Hoffman Hunter G.,
Schowengerdt Brian T.,
Lee Cameron M.,
Magula Jeff,
Seibel Eric J.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
sid symposium digest of technical papers
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.351
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 2168-0159
pISSN - 0097-966X
DOI - 10.1889/1.3500639
Subject(s) - virtual reality , liquid crystal display , computer science , human–computer interaction , operating system
A paradigm shift in image source technology for VR helmets is needed. Using scanning fiber displays to replace LCD displays creates lightweight, safe, low cost, wide field of view, portable VR goggles ideal for reducing pain during severe burn wound care in hospitals and possibly in austere combat‐transport environments.