Telepresence

Brittany HadfieldBTMM 4446

Assignment #12

• Presence = (shortened form of “telepresence”), psychological state or subjective perception in which an individual’s current experience is generated by and/or filtered through human-made technology, yet the individual fails to accurately acknowledge the role of the technology in the experience (ISPR, 2000).

– Individuals can indicate correctly that s/he is using technology, yet tend to overlook the objects, events, entities, and environments perceived as if the technology was not involved in the experience (ISPR, 2000).

Defining “Presence”

Everyday Presence Items

 

Items that

obscure reality

Presence through

Entertainment

Gaming Systems

reflect actuality

Television, Film, and Simulatorsengage the viewers

Real World PresenceTechnology disappears

Communication as Presence

Allows for

instant contact

Examples of Telepresence

• Formula One Simulator

• Creating 3D Street Art

• Bringing 3D Home

• Visual Communication: Skype

References• "Presence Defined." International Society for Presence

Research (2000): n. pag. Web. 24 Apr 2010. <http://sct.temple.edu/blogs/ispr/about-presence-2/about-presence/>.

• Image Credit– http://matthewlombard.com/presencepics/index.html