Focus360: Guiding User Attention in Immersive Videos for VR

Paulo Vitor S. Silva; Lucas L. Neves; Rafael A. Goiás; Diogo F. C. Silva; Rafael T. Sousa; Arlindo R. Galvão Filho

doi:10.1109/VRW66409.2025.00462

Focus360: Guiding User Attention in Immersive Videos for VR

Human-Computer Interaction 2026-04-01 v1 Artificial Intelligence Multimedia

Authors: Paulo Vitor S. Silva , Lucas L. Neves , Rafael A. Goiás , Diogo F. C. Silva , Rafael T. Sousa , Arlindo R. Galvão Filho

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Abstract

This demo introduces Focus360, a system designed to enhance user engagement in 360{\deg} VR videos by guiding attention to key elements within the scene. Using natural language descriptions, the system identifies important elements and applies a combination of visual effects to guide attention seamlessly. At the demonstration venue, participants can experience a 360{\deg} Safari Tour, showcasing the system's ability to improve user focus while maintaining an immersive experience.

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Virtual Reality 360 Video User Attention Visual Effects Immersive Experience

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@article{arxiv.2603.28774,
  title  = {Focus360: Guiding User Attention in Immersive Videos for VR},
  author = {Paulo Vitor S. Silva and Lucas L. Neves and Rafael A. Goiás and Diogo F. C. Silva and Rafael T. Sousa and Arlindo R. Galvão Filho},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2603.28774},
  year   = {2026}
}

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2025 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops (VRW)

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