ImAc, an EU Funded project, has imagined how access services such as subtitles and sign language will work with immersive content (360 degree video and virtual reality). By testing different scenarios in pilots spanning three countries we have settled on the answer and are inviting people to give us their views. The ImAc project has … Continue reading “Invitation to try the future of Access Services”
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ImAc contributes to ITU Study Group 16
As the Lead Study Group on Ubiquity and on Multimedia Terminals, Systems and Applications, the ITU-T SG 16 effort in standardizing accessibility promotes the concept of Total Conversation and aims to ensure that all sectors of the global community have equal access to communications and online information. This effort is centred in Question 26/16 “Accessibility to Multimedia … Continue reading “ImAc contributes to ITU Study Group 16”
ImAc at CNSLE19
ImAc was present at the Sign Language Conference organised by the National Center for Sign Language Normalisation CNLSE (https://www.cnlse.es/es/congreso-cnlse-2019). UAB and i2CAT presented the personalisation features for sign language interpretation on 360º videos. For more information please write to: pilar.orero@uab.cat “This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation … Continue reading “ImAc at CNSLE19”
Test of new concepts for subtitles and sign language service
In May and June we tested new approaches for subtitles and sign language representation in 360° videos at CCMA and RBB. The feedback we got from hard of hearing and deaf people in pilot phase 1 (autumn 2018) had led to new implementations and the aim of this test was to understand the preferences and … Continue reading “Test of new concepts for subtitles and sign language service”
ImAc presented at the IFA 2018 – RBB
The annual Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) in Berlin is one of the world’s largest fairs for consumer electronics, addressing both professional visitors and the general public. This year, the ImAc project was presented at the “Digitalen Welt der ARD” in hall 2.2. Visitors were invited to watch 360° demo videos using the latest version of the … Continue reading “ImAc presented at the IFA 2018 – RBB”
Realisation of user-centred design – RBB
In ImAC we have deliberately chosen to involve users in the main phases of the project to get continuous feedback. As a result of a number of focus groups involving end users held in November 2017, we have come up with several concepts about the presentation of accessibility services in 360° content. The outcome highlights … Continue reading “Realisation of user-centred design – RBB”
Catalan Focus Group for immersive subtitles and sign Language – CCMA
The ImAc project follows a user centric approach and regular feedback is an integral part of the development process in this project. The initial focus groups organised as part of work package 1 aimed to understand the needs of end users in relation to accessibility services in immersive media. This was done in collaboration with … Continue reading “Catalan Focus Group for immersive subtitles and sign Language – CCMA”
Experience of immersive content – RBB
There are currently four different options to view immersive content: An immersive VR headset in combination with a powerful PC or games console, VR viewer with a mounted smartphone, a smartphone itself and a web video player. The user experience varies between these options, for instance the level of immersion is very high when using … Continue reading “Experience of immersive content – RBB”
ImAc Immersive Accessibility – UAB
What are end user expectations from VR media environments? ImAc (Immersive Accessibility GA 761974) has defined a user-centric design methodology to help defining technological requirements and developments in the project. During the 30-month project, the first three months are dedicated to understand the needs of end users regarding accessibility services in immersive media. The services … Continue reading “ImAc Immersive Accessibility – UAB”