application of speech recognition to virtual reality

The most popular type of sound-based communication from people to computing systems is speech recognition. Speech recognition technology has made considerable progress independently of virtual reality. The application of advance voice interpretation systems to Virtual Reality (VR) greatly enhances the breadth and believability of the communication between a person and computer. ACSys VE Lab. for more VR information.

Interactive contact between humans and computers built on sound is another vital part of virtual reality. Fortunately, creating a realistic sound environment involves fewer technological challenges than simulating 3D images or realistic tactile and motion interface. A good surround-sound sound system can provide high performance computer-to-human sound transferral to match things and events in virtual reality. For sophisticated applications, "aural ray tracing" can function to simulate the effects of several connections between audio signals and surfaces in the artificially constructed world. Also, Virtual Tours St. Louis, Missouri has further information on this topic.

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