An evaluation of Heart Rate and ElectroDermal Activity as an objective QoE evaluation method for immersive virtual reality environments

Darragh Egan, Sean Brennan, John Barrett, Yuansong Qiao, Christian Timmerer, Niall Murray

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Abstract

Recently, we have seen an emergence of affordable Head Mounted Displays (HMD) such as the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and the PS4 Project Morpheus which allow users to experience 3D virtual reality (VR). These types of hardware aim to facilitate new and novel experiences for users above and beyond what is possible with traditional audiovisual displays. However, a very limited number of studies exist in the literature to determine the influence of these technologies on user Quality of Experience (QoE). In order to evaluate QoE as users consume VR content, this paper proposes the use of affordable consumer electronics to capture objective physiological metrics: Heart Rate (HR) and ElectroDermal Activity (EDA). Our findings indicate different HR and EDA dependent on VR and non-VR environments. Additionally, we examine the relationship between these objective metrics and user QoE captured via a post-test questionnaire. To the best of the authors knowledge, this is the first work which demonstrates a tangible relationship between the EDA/HR combination and user QoE of immersive VR environments.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 8th International Conference on Quality of Multimedia Experience, QoMEX 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509003549
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Jun 2016
Event8th International Conference on Quality of Multimedia Experience, QoMEX 2016 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 6 Jun 20168 Jun 2016

Publication series

Name2016 8th International Conference on Quality of Multimedia Experience, QoMEX 2016

Conference

Conference8th International Conference on Quality of Multimedia Experience, QoMEX 2016
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period6/06/168/06/16

Keywords

  • Quality of Experience
  • physiological measures
  • subjective evaluations
  • virtual reality

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