Jargon and Acronyms | VR Technologies

Ever wondered what all those techie words and acronyms actual mean?... well you're in the right place to find out! We have an extensive list of the most common tech words used in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

Definitive VR Dictionary

• DLC
• What is DLC and what does DLC mean? DLC is an abbreviation for Downloadable Content. In essence, DLC is additional content created for an already released piece of software or game and is generally distributed via the internet by the game's publisher or the developer. If you've ever downloaded and installed a patch or update, DLC is no different, as it works in a similar way. There could be several reasons behind the release of Downloadable Content (DLC). It could be that the game required a revamp or the publisher wants to gain additional revenue from the game previously purchased. In some cases DLC can be free.
  
  DLC can range from cosmetic content, such as images, videos and skins, but more commonly, new in-game content such as extra levels, characters, additional mods, graphic optimization and larger expansions that may contain a mix of such content as a continuation of the original game. In some games, multiple DLC (including future DLC not yet released) may be bundled as part of a "season pass" or "Game Package" - typically at a discount in comparison to purchasing each DLC individually. This is quite common with the online game platform, Steam.
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• Author: Bougy
• Added: 22nd March 2020
• MR
• Mixed reality straddles augmented and virtual reality, in placing virtual objects in the real world that you can interact with. Like its sister forms, you’ll find MR in military, medical and simulation training. However, you might also find it as part of an interactive exhibit in an art gallery.
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• Author: Pedro
• Added: 12th March 2020
• 3DOF

• 3DOF simply means '3 Degrees Of Freedom', movement in the three dimensions except rotation. VR headsets with 3DOF can detect whether the user has turned their head left or right, tilted it up or down, or pivoted left or right. So, 3DOF, the number of different directions that an object can move in virtual space. VR headsets that have 3DOF can track your head orientation and knows where you are looking. Generally 3DOF is used in the vast majority of standalone, or mobile VR headsets. 6DOF are found on higher quality headsets, such as the Oculus Rift S, Vive Cosmos and Valve Index. They all offer a far greater level of immersion and realism.

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• Author: Ginge
• Added: 27th February 2020
• VR

• VR is an acronym for Virtual Reality. It's a bit of a mouthful, so many simply refer to it as VR, now that was easy! But what about VR and what the hell is it! Good question. In a nutshell, virtual reality is a simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world in which we live. There are many applications of virtual reality, gaming being the most popular. VR is also used for educational purposes, such as in medical, mechanical and military training. Other unique types of VR style technology include augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR).

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• Author: Chris
• Added: 25th February 2020