Project Abstract

OmniPres seeks to: (1) support R&D projects with cross- project theory and measurement integration, (2) develop a cross project Presence theoretical and measurement model, and (3) maximize the impact of the FET Presence Research Initiative on the international presence research community, HCI community, and the EU Presence technology R&D, manufacturing, and services community. OmniPres' experienced Presence Research Teams will provide (1) open, WWW- accessible models, measures, comparative metrics and norms, (2) integrate the theory and measurement work of the Presence Initiative to provide "the big picture" on presences causes, dimensions, and correlates, and, (3) spearhead the diffusion of presence theory and metrics to the EU.

Description of Work: The OmniPres Team will provide a theory and measurement service function to the Presence Research Initiative as a whole helping individual project success but, more importantly, increasing the theoretical integration, measurement validity, and larger R&D impact of the initiative. OmniPres will: (1) Presence compendium: Develop a full, comprehensive compendium of the leading presence-related measurement tools, (2) Community building: Lead theoretical and measurement integration meetings and discussions in forums that include (a) site visits, (b) bi-monthly Net Meetings and Teleconferences, (c) a theory and measurement meeting, and (d) theory and measurement rapporteur functions at the key Presence Initiative meetings (3) Create Web based EU Presence Research Support Center (4) Create and update a comprehensive Presence Theory and Measurement Model that integrates advances across projects. (5) Integrate and disseminate Presence Initiative Findings in a comprehensive book to be published at the end of the three year presence initiative.

Partners

• Eindhoven University of Technology,
  Dept. of Technology Management,
  Human-Technology Interaction Group
  The Netherlands
  contact: Wijnand IJsselsteijn and Frank Biocca
• University of London, Goldsmiths College,
  Dept. of Psychology,
  UK
  contact: Jonathan Freeman
  • Subcontractor: i2 Media Research

The 3 year IST OMNIPRES project was funded through the EC IST FET Presence Research Initiative. It has been successfully completed. The main project website will remain available and up-to-date as an ongoing service to the presence community: http://www.presence-research.org.

Created: 25 April 2003

Last updated: 6 July 2006