Interactive TV Show Based on Avatars

Abstract

The main purpose of the research and development activities presented in this paper is related to the content development techniques for the ITV. It deals with the development of a real-time immersive and interactive TV show based on a DVB-MHP technology. It is basically a TV quiz that can be played from home thanks to virtual avatars that simulate the behaviors of the players. In fact, the immersive and interactive dimensions require a new gaming concept that renders the viewers as active and participative actors. This work has been achieved under RTI-TVS ESA (European Space Agency) project