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3D mind map in immersive virtual environment

Visualizing a mind-map in a virtual three-dimensional space, which displays how small thoughts relate to each other and come together to create one big idea as a result. Mind maps are useful tools in idea development. They represent ideas while mixing keywords, sketches, images, or any kind of proper resources. Many efficient mind map applications are available either on or offline. You can see your ideas as one big picture in a two-dimensional presentation. "mindmap",a google searched image [project background] This visualization tool is designed for use with an immersive 3D display device. ETRI (Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute) developed immersive eyeglasses which brings virtual reality to our physical world. I was asked to design software to emphasize its special features: Ability to be worn, multi use interface, and extension of space. A 3D mind map could be a suitable subject for this purpose for the following reasons: - Visualizes the imagination - Provides a clear visualization needed to organize various ideas - Is a useful tool for everyday work in any kind of field "EGD (Eye Glass Device)", virtual reality head-mounted display [how it works] Idea development is a process of making something clear and defined. 1. what the shape of a 3D mind-map shows As users develop their ideas from scratch to a solid piece, the shape of the 3D mind map transforms from a simple geometric shape to a complex mesh. For example, when a user inputs a new idea or note in the 3D mind map, a new vertex is added to its three-dimensional shape. The more ideas there are, the more complex it becomes. Therefore, users can determine the idea development level by the complexity of the 3D mind map. design concept : users can see their mindmap as a plane or 3D shape. screen captured video of the 3D mindmap software 2. navigating inside of a 3D mind map As users navigate around the 3D mind map mesh, they experience how every idea(keywords, notes, images, etc.) is connected to each other and how they form the entire piece together. Users can change their positions, which also transforms the shape of the mind map. This test visual has been developed with Processing. 3. user experience with EGDs and a 3D monitor Users wear EGD and hold handset. What they see through EGD will be displayed on the side monitors. trial performance with two EGDs