QUALINET White Paper on Definitions of ...

With the coming of age of virtual/augmented reality and interactive media,numerous definitions, frameworks, and models of immersion have emerged acrossdifferent fields ranging from computer graphics to literary works. Immersion isoftentimes used interchangeably with presence as both concepts are closelyrelated. However, there are noticeable interdisciplinary differences regardingdefinitions, scope, and constituents that are required to be addressed so thata coherent understanding of the concepts can be achieved. Such consensus isvital for paving the directionality of the future of immersive mediaexperiences (IMEx) and all related matters.

The aim of this white paper is to provide a survey of definitions ofimmersion and presence which leads to a definition of immersive mediaexperience (IMEx). The Quality of Experience (QoE) for immersive media isdescribed by establishing a relationship between the concepts of QoE and IMExfollowed by application areas of immersive media experience. Influencingfactors on immersive media experience are elaborated as well as the assessmentof immersive media experience. Finally, standardization activities related toIMEx are highlighted and the white paper is concluded with an outlook relatedto future developments.