Features in VIVERSE for Business Sevag Chamelian July 04, 2024 16:22 Updated VIVERSE for Business has a comprehensive list of features to meet the demands of various team workflows. Below is a list of features available Category Feature Description Basic Features Maximum users in a single space Technically 100 users can be supported in a single space but this level is related to the type and capacity of product you purchase and some rooms are designed for less than 100 users PC and smartphone supported Windows, Mac, Android, iOSAvailable in the Windows store for ease of download and update within your business. Available on both Google Play and iOS stores VR We support PC-VR and many standalone VR headsets including HTC VIVE and Quest. Refer to the user guide for the latest and full list Avatar position Avatars can sit or stand in the space Talk / Mute Users can talk and also put themselves on mute. The system also has spatial audio that mimics the real world so people in the distance cant be heard or are heard at a softer level allowing multiple group conversations in a space. Calendar For meetings booking and schedule management, with ability to send meeting invites to Outlook and other email platforms. Avatars Avatars Support for full-body photo-realistic avatars Multiple Avatar support Up to 15 Avatars can be created and saved in each user’s account. Changing Avatars Navigation to allow users to swap Avatars at any time, so choose your outfit for the day or go casual to an internal meeting and formal to a customer meeting VIVE Avatar Creator App Mobile app for creating and uploading photo realistic avatars from users smartphone. VRM Avatars Users can also import VRM Avatars refer to the VIVERSE for Business user guide here for specification VIVERSE for Business Management Console Business Management Console The VIVERSE for Business Management Console is a secure, enterprise-level, web-based platform that allows you to manage your VIVERSE for Business virtual environment and member permissions. Only members with any of the following roles have administrator privileges and are granted access to the Management Console: account owners, building owners, and space owners VIVERSE for Business Management Console Role Types Account Owners Account owners Account owners are the administrators assigned to manage the organizations that have been set up in your VIVERSE for Business environment.The first assigned account owner will be the first administrator with access rights to the VIVERSE for Business Management Console. The first account owner can assign more account owners. Building Owners Each building needs to have at least one building owner. An account owner needs to assign the first building owner. Space Owners Each persistent space or room needs to have at least one space owner. The building owner needs to assign the first space owner for each persistent space. Members Members are users that have been granted access to buildings. Adding new users as building members will automatically add them as organization members. Session Owners Members who create sessions are the session owners. Multiple Types of Virtual Spaces Open Space This is a common area inside a building where members can move around and access persistent and dynamic spaces. Persistent spaces, These are dedicated virtual spaces used for storing content and ongoing collaboration. Only members who have been added to a persistent space can access it. When members leave a persistent save objects remain I the space only the space owner has administrative rights to clear a space. For definition of the different types of spaces refer to the user guide. Dynamic Spaces. these are shared virtual spaces which can be access by all building members. Users can schedule a session in a dynamic space for a period of time and invite building members as participants. Seats and access management Seats and access management Ability to manage seats and assign roles based on the package purchased. Distributing Seats An account owner can distribute seats across buildings or make changes to the number of members that are allowed entrance to each building Assigning Account Owners An account owner can assign members as account owners. Assigning Building Owners An account owner or building owner can assign more building owner Assigning Space Owners A building owner or space owner can assign more space owners. Adding Members to a persistent space A space owner can add members to a persistent space. Only members of the building where the persistent space is located can be added. Content Management Uploading and Downloading Content The VIVERSE for Business User Console provides cloud storage space for you to upload files, bookmark websites, so they can be accessed in the VIVERSE for Business VR and desktop apps. Content you've created in VIVERSE for Business can also be downloaded to your computer. Here are the things you can do on the VIVERSE for Business User Console: Upload images, videos, and documents Currently, VIVERSE for Business supports the file formats listed below. Support for additional formats will expand over timeDocuments - PDF, PowerPoint Videos – MP4, AVI, MOV 360 Video uploads MP4, MOV 3D Models Support for the following file formats• Unity Asset Bundle (.ab)• FBX (.fbx)• OBJ (.obj) • glTF (.gltf/ .glb) Images Support for the following formats• PNG • JPEG (baseline and progressive - 12 bpc/arithmetic not supported)• BMP (non-1bpp, non-RLE) • TIFF Bookmarking Websites Users can bookmark their favourite websites and web based tools for easy future access. Building Map Actions View building map to check available spaces and owners. Download screenshots and files created in VIVERSE for Business. Downloading screenshots and other Files Created in VIVERSE for Business Download screenshots and other files you've created and saved in VIVERSE for Business Tools to support upload and download A PC download tools that you can use for uploading PowerPoint® files from your PC, using remote desktop, and more Create virtual sessions and invite members to join them VIVERSE add-ons VIVERSE File Manager VIVERSE add-ons is a software package that includes the following tools: VIVERSE Virtual Web Cam Make Microsoft teams and Zoom calls in the virtual space VIVERSE Remote Desktop Agent Access your computer remotely in the virtual space User Interaction and Navigation Sign in and Basic Navigation Features for signing in and navigating the spaces, including VR controllers and hand gestures. First time signing in to VIVERSE for Business Signing into VIVERSE for Business the first time also includes a training routine. Navigation Using VR Controllers Users can perform the following navigations using VR controllers • Turn • Teleport • Switching between floors and buildings• Enter Spaces • Selecting a Virtual chair Navigation using Hand Gestures in VR Users can perform the following navigations using hand tracking in VR • Turning • Teleporting • Switching between floors and buildings• Entering Spaces • Selecting a Virtual chair • Opening and closing the VIVERSE menu Navigation from PC and smartphone Users can perform the following navigations using PC • Turning • Teleporting • Switching between floors and buildings• Entering Spaces • Selecting a Virtual chair • Opening and closing the VIVERSE menu Advanced User Features Private Talk Private Talk lets you talk to someone without other users hearing your conversation. Safe Zone Safe zone protects users from disruption by keeping other users at a safe distance in the virtual space. You can set the distance between you and the boundary of your safe zone. Managing access permissions in a space Managing access permissions in a space If you're a space owner, you can use Space management in VIVERSE for Business to manage access permissions in your space. Go to the space that you own, and then open the VIVERSE Menu and select Space management from the right side of the menu Enabling or disabling tools and features The right-hand side of the Space management window displays the various tools and features available in your space. Assigning co-owners Space owners assign a member as a co-owner of your space Removing members from your space Remove members from a space. Clearing your space As a space owner, you can clear your space if it's cluttered with too many objects and content windows shared by members. Entering Spaces and Gathering Entering Spaces While navigating the VIVERSE for Business environment, you may find several persistent and dynamic spaces in a building and there are several ways to access these. There are different ways to enter persistent and dynamic spaces:• From the entrance • From the Agenda Board • From the Building map Gathering Users Users can easily gather a group of members to your location when you need to talk to them or lead them to enter a space Session Management Creating and Joining Sessions Schedule time in dynamic spaces for meetings or events, with the ability to invite members. Creating sessions in the VIVERSE for Business app A session is a period of time you can schedule in a dynamic space for meetings, activities, or events with members you invite. Creating sessions via the VIVERSE for Business User Console You can also create sessions easily from the VIVERSE for Business User Console. Joining Sessions You can join sessions that you've created or been invited to. Tools Available Tools A range of tools to support collaboration in the spaces, includes the ability to have two tools one in each hand Selecting a tool While in the VIVERSE for Business virtual environment, open the VIVERSE Menu and aim the beam at the left side of the menu. Laser Pointer Use the laser pointer to point out details when you're giving presentations, engaging in discussions, and more. Pen on Page Use the pen to draw or write out your ideas while engaging in discussions or brainstorming sessions. You can switch the tool to an eraser from the Options Menu or select from a range of pen colours. Emojis Emojis are a fun way to express yourself and to get other people's attention. Sticky Notes With sticky notes, you can use speech-to-text to record voice notes and instantly transform them into text. Camera You can use the camera on the VIVERSE Menu to take pictures of the virtual environment in VIVERSE for Business. As well as take a Selfie mode to capture you and your team. Content Sharing and Collaboration Viewing and Sharing Content Open content windows for files, websites, whiteboards, and more. Control and share content windows. Types of content windows You can open one or more content windows and use them to view files, browse websites, create whiteboard drawings, and more. Opening images, documents, and other files With the file browser, open images, PDFs, and other files. Accessing web content With the web browser, you can access websites, bookmark webpages, and stream videos. Writing and drawing on the whiteboard Use the whiteboard to take notes or create drawings to express your ideas more clearly. You can change the pen colour and switch to an eraser from the Options Menu. Working with content windows While you're viewing a file, website, or other types of content, you can use the controls in the lower right of the content window to change the window size, share the screen, and more. Requesting control of a content window or Big Screen When someone makes their content window public or shares to the Big Screen, you can only view their content. You can request control of the content window or Big Screen from the owner. Using Presentation view With Presentation view, you can display documents in a separate window. This allows you to view and control your presentations without having to read directly from the Big Screen or turn your head away from your audience. You can use Presentation view with PowerPoint and PDF files Mirroring the owner's content window or Big Screen You can mirror the owner's content window or Big Screen to get a close-up view of their content. Viewing and sharing a 360° video View immersive videos with 180 and 360 videos, going beyond flat 2D videos. Working with 3D Models Working with 3D Models Preparing, opening, and requesting control of 3D models for interactive engagement. Preparing 3D models See user guide and supported file formats and recommended specifications for preparing 3D models in the user guide. Opening 3D models When you open a 3D model, it will be visible to the users in the virtual space, both you and other space and building owners can interact with it. You can move, resize, and rotate it. Requesting control of a 3D model To interact with a 3D model opened by someone else, you can request control of the 3D model from the owner. Remote Desktop Accessing PCs with remote desktop With the remote desktop feature, you can access one or more PCs in VIVERSE for Business. To use the remote desktop feature, you'll need to install the VIVERSE Remote Desktop Agent on the PCs that will connect to VIVERSE for Business Mirroring a PC screen to VIVERSE for Business When you mirror a PC screen to headsets such as VIVE XR Elite, VIVE Focus 3, or PC VR headsets, you can see and navigate the PC screen in VIVERSE for Business. Conference Tools Setting up conference call apps for use in VIVERSE for Business You can make Microsoft Teams or Zoom™ calls in the VIVERSE for Business virtual space. Making Microsoft Teams calls Make Microsoft Teams calls from the Desktop window. Making Zoom Calls Make Zoom calls from the Desktop window. Language Support Languages Supported English, German, French, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese. Related articles Viverse for Business - User Guide in PDF What type of rooms can be added to my building? Creating realistic avatars What is VIVERSE for Business? What ports must the network administrator enable for VIVERSE for Business?