Patent Publication Number: US-11657576-B2

Title: Conducting digital surveys utilizing virtual reality and augmented reality devices

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/226,699, filed Aug. 2, 2016. The aforementioned application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     Recent years have seen rapid development in the areas of virtual and augmented reality. Indeed, users can now utilize virtual reality headsets or augmented reality glasses to step into a virtual world or overlay augmented digital features onto human perception of the real world. Accordingly, the use of virtual reality and augmented reality devices is increasing as the technology continues to increase. 
     Although conventional virtual reality and augmented reality systems are opening doors to new avenues for users to experience the world (or the virtual world), such systems have a number of shortcomings. For example, individuals and businesses are increasingly seeking ways to obtain additional user information and user feedback in relation to utilization of virtual and augmented reality devices. Conventional digital survey systems lack digital survey tools that allow individuals and businesses to gather data from users regarding their preferences, opinions, and experiences while utilizing virtual and augment reality devices. Moreover, conventional digital survey systems lack tools for gathering digital survey data and reporting digital survey results utilizing virtual and augmented reality devices. 
     Furthermore, conventional digital survey systems often require administrators to create several different digital surveys for different platforms. Accordingly, administrators must expend significant time and computing resources in generating digital surveys for individual distribution channels, such as websites, e-mail, augmented reality, and/or virtual reality. 
     Accordingly, there are a number of considerations to be made in relation to digital surveys in relation to virtual and augmented reality devices. 
     SUMMARY 
     One or more embodiments disclosed herein provide benefits and/or solve one or more of the foregoing or other problems in the art with systems and methods for creating, presenting, and/or reporting digital surveys via virtual reality and/or augmented reality devices. In particular, the disclosed systems and methods can generate digital surveys for utilization in virtual reality and/or augmented reality devices by detecting user interactions (e.g., by digital survey respondents or administrators) via virtual reality and/or augmented reality devices. Moreover, the disclosed systems and methods can provide digital surveys to respondents via virtual reality and/or augmented reality devices through virtual elements in a virtual environment or through augmented reality elements overlaid on a view of the real world. Furthermore, the disclosed systems and methods can present results of digital surveys via virtual reality and/or augmented reality devices to digital survey administrators. 
     For example, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems and methods identify a user interaction with a real-world environmental component from data received from an augmented reality device of a user. Moreover, the disclosed systems and methods determine a survey question to provide to the user of the augmented reality device in response to the identified user interaction with the real-world environmental component. In addition, the disclosed systems and methods provide a digital survey indicator as an augmented reality element for display to the user in relation to the real-world environmental component and provide for presentation to the user the survey question as an augmented reality element based on receiving an indication of user interaction with the digital survey indicator. Furthermore, the disclosed systems and methods receive response data collected from the augmented reality device in response to the survey question. 
     Similarly, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems and methods maintain a user profile of a user of a virtual reality device by monitoring user interactions of the user in relation to a virtual environment. Based on identifying a new user interaction associated with the user in the virtual environment, the disclosed systems and methods provide a digital survey indicator for display to the user in the virtual environment via the virtual reality device. In addition, the disclosed systems and methods analyze the user profile and the monitored user interactions of the user of the virtual reality device to determine a survey question to provide to the user. Based on receiving an indication of a user interaction with the digital survey indicator in the virtual environment, the disclosed systems and methods provide the survey question for presentation to the user in the virtual environment. Furthermore, the disclosed systems and methods receive response data collected from the virtual reality device in response to the survey question. 
     By generating digital surveys based on user interactions with augmented reality and/or virtual reality devices, the disclosed systems and methods can generate targeted digital surveys to particular respondents using augmented reality and/or virtual reality devices. In addition, the disclosed systems and methods can time the presentation of digital surveys (or digital survey indicators) at more convenient and appropriate moments for users of augmented reality and/or virtual reality devices. Accordingly, the disclosed systems and methods can reduce user frustration and increase response rates of digital surveys via augmented reality and/or virtual reality devices. 
     Moreover, by providing digital surveys via augmented reality and/or virtual reality devices, the disclosed systems and methods provide a more entertaining and engaging method of administering digital surveys. Indeed, the disclosed systems and methods can provide digital surveys utilizing augmented reality elements overlaid on a view of the real world (or virtual elements in a virtual environment) to generate digital surveys that are more appealing and engrossing to a respondent. As a result, the disclosed systems and methods also can increase participation and response rates in comparison to traditional digital surveys. 
     Furthermore, by providing digital survey results to administrators utilizing augmented reality and/or virtual reality devices, the disclosed systems and methods can make survey data results more useful and engaging. Indeed, the disclosed systems and methods can provide digital survey results in relation to augmented reality elements that allow administrators to view digital survey results in relation to real-world objects, products, individuals, and environments. Similarly, the disclosed systems and methods can provide digital survey results in virtual interactive environments in relation to virtual objects, products, or individuals. In this manner, digital survey administrators can visualize and utilize digital survey results more easily, efficiently, and significantly. Moreover, digital survey administrators can obtain updated digital survey results, in real-time, utilizing augmented reality devices, simply by looking at objects corresponding to digital survey results. 
     In addition, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems and methods convert existing digital surveys to digital augmented reality and/or virtual reality surveys. In this manner, the disclosed systems and methods can reduce the time and computing resources required to generate and provide digital surveys in relation to augmented reality and/or virtual reality devices. 
     Additional features and advantages of exemplary embodiments will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by the practice of such exemplary embodiments. The features and advantages of such embodiments may be realized and obtained by means of the instruments and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. These and other features will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of such exemplary embodiments as set forth hereinafter. 
    
    
     
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       In order to describe the manner in which the above recited and other advantages and features can be obtained, a more particular description will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof that are illustrated in the appended drawings. It should be noted that the figures are not drawn to scale, and that elements of similar structure or function are generally represented by like reference numerals for illustrative purposes throughout the figures. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments and are not considered to be limiting, embodiments will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which: 
         FIG.  1    illustrates a schematic diagram of a digital AR/VR survey system in accordance with one or more embodiments; 
         FIG.  2    illustrates a schematic diagram of a network environment in which the digital AR/VR survey system may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments; 
         FIG.  3 A  illustrates representations of creating a digital survey in relation to a virtual reality and/or augmented reality device in accordance with one or more embodiments; 
         FIG.  3 B  illustrates a flowchart of a series of acts in a method of creating a digital survey using virtual reality and/or augmented reality device in accordance with one or more embodiments 
         FIGS.  4 A- 4 H  illustrate representations of providing a digital survey in relation to an augmented reality device in accordance with one or more embodiments; 
         FIGS.  5 A- 5 H  illustrate representations of providing a digital survey in relation to a virtual reality device in accordance with one or more embodiments; 
         FIGS.  6 A- 6 C  illustrate representations of reporting survey results in relation to a virtual reality and/or augmented reality device in accordance with one or more embodiments; 
         FIG.  7    illustrates a flowchart of a series of acts in a method of providing a digital survey via an augmented reality device in accordance with one or more embodiments; 
         FIG.  8    illustrates a flowchart of a series of acts in a method of providing a digital survey via a virtual reality device in accordance with one or more embodiments; 
         FIG.  9    illustrates a block diagram of an exemplary computing device in accordance with one or more embodiments; and 
         FIG.  10    illustrates an example network environment of a survey management system in accordance with one or more embodiments. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     One or more embodiments disclosed herein provide a digital augmented reality and virtual reality survey system (“digital AR/VR survey system”) that creates, presents, and/or reports digital surveys via augmented reality devices and/or virtual reality devices (“AR/VR devices”). In particular, in one or more embodiments the digital AR/VR survey system identifies user interaction via an AR/VR device and generates digital surveys based on the identified user interaction. For instance, the digital AR/VR survey system can identify user interactions with an AR/VR device and provide an indication of a digital survey for display via the AR/VR device in response to the identified user interactions. Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system can identify user interactions with an AR/VR device, select survey questions based on the user interactions, and provide the survey questions for display via the AR/VR device. Furthermore, the digital AR/VR survey system can collect response data based on a user interacting with a survey question presented utilizing the AR/VR device. Upon receiving and/or analyzing response data, the AR/VR survey system can provide digital survey results and digital survey reports for presentation to survey administers utilizing AR/VR devices. 
     For example, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system identifies a user interaction with a real-world environmental component from data received from an augmented reality device of a user. Moreover, based at least in part on the identified user interaction with the real-world environmental component, the digital AR/VR survey system determines a survey question to provide to the user of the augmented reality device. In addition, the digital AR/VR survey system provides a digital survey indicator as an augmented reality element for display to the user in relation to the real-world environmental component. Based on receiving an indication of user interaction with the digital survey indicator, the digital AR/VR survey system provides for presentation to the user the survey question as an augmented reality element. Furthermore, the digital AR/VR survey system receives response data collected from the augmented reality device in response to a user interacting with the survey question. 
     In addition, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system maintains a user profile of a user of a virtual reality device by monitoring user interactions in relation to a virtual environment. Based on identifying a new user interaction associated with the user in the virtual environment, the digital AR/VR survey system provides a digital survey indicator for display to the user in the virtual environment via the virtual reality device. Moreover, the digital AR/VR survey system analyzes the user profile and the monitored user interactions of the user of the virtual reality device to determine a survey question to provide to the user. Based on receiving an indication of user interaction with the digital survey indicator in the virtual environment, the digital AR/VR survey system provides for presentation to the user the survey question in the virtual environment, and receives response data collected from the virtual reality device in response to the survey question. 
     As mentioned previously, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system creates digital surveys for utilization via an AR/VR device. For example, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system enables survey administrators to create a digital survey based on user interaction with an AR/VR device. For instance, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system provides an interactive user interface to administrators via an AR/VR device for creation of a digital survey. To illustrate, the digital AR/VR survey system can generate a virtual reality and/or augmented reality interview utilizing a digital avatar that enables administrators to create a digital survey. Similarly, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system generates a three-dimensional survey editor for utilization by an AR/VR device for building a digital survey. 
     In addition to creating digital surveys via AR/VR devices, the digital AR/VR survey system can also create digital surveys utilizing other methods. For example, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system utilizes a survey translator to convert existing digital surveys into digital surveys for utilization by AR/VR devices. For example, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system can automatically translate an existing digital survey corresponding to a first distribution channel (e.g., a survey for a website) into a digital survey for AR/VR devices. 
     Moreover, as mentioned previously, the digital AR/VR survey system can also generate digital surveys based on user interactions with an AR/VR device. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system can maintain user profiles in relation to user interactions (e.g., user interactions with objects, locations visited, purchases) of users of AR/VR devices. The digital AR/VR survey system can analyze user profiles and user interactions to generate digital surveys. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system can determine how users interact with particular products, locations, or objects and generate survey questions based on the detected user interactions. 
     In addition to creating digital surveys, the digital AR/VR survey system can also administer digital surveys to one or more users of AR/VR devices. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system can provide an indication of an available digital survey via an AR/VR device, provide the digital survey via the AR/VR device, receive responses to the digital survey via the AR/VR device, and/or adjust or customize the digital survey based on the responses received in relation to the AR/VR device. 
     To illustrate, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system can provide a digital survey indicator via an AR/VR device (e.g., a digital image, symbol, icon, sound, noise, or graphic indicating an available digital survey). In particular, the digital AR/VR survey system can provide a digital survey indicator in relation to a virtual object in a virtual environment, an augmented reality element, or a real world environmental component. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system can generate a digital survey corresponding to a particular product, and then provide a digital survey indicator within a proximity of the particular product via an augmented reality device. Thus, for example, the digital AR/VR survey system can provide a digital survey regarding a particular phone model via an augmented reality device such that the digital survey appears to float near the phone. Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system can provide a digital survey regarding a virtual location via a virtual reality device, and then provide a digital survey indicator at (or near) the virtual location. 
     The digital AR/VR survey system also analyzes user interactions to determine a time to provide a digital survey and/or digital survey indicator. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system can identify a user interaction (e.g., with a virtual element, augmented reality element, or real-world environmental component) and provide a digital survey indicator via an AR/VR device in response to the user interaction. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system can detect user interactions via a virtual reality device that indicate a user has completed an activity (e.g., completed a virtual game or a virtual shopping trip) in a virtual environment, and, in response, provide a digital survey indicator. Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system can detect via an augmented reality device that a user is engaged in a particular activity (e.g., eating at a particular restaurant), and based on the particular activity, provide a digital survey indicator. In this manner, the digital survey indicator can time invitations to take digital surveys to avoid interruptions, reduce frustration experienced by users, and increase the number of survey responses. 
     As mentioned above, the digital AR/VR survey system can present survey questions via an AR/VR device. For example, upon user interaction with a digital survey indicator, the digital AR/VR survey system can provide one or more survey questions via the AR/VR device. To illustrate, the digital AR/VR survey system can generate a digital survey room in a virtual environment and present digital surveys (e.g., text or auditory questions) within the digital survey room. Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system can provide text of a digital survey as an augmented reality element via an augmented reality device. 
     The digital AR/VR survey system can also utilize AR/VR devices to target surveys to particular respondents. To illustrate, the digital AR/VR survey system can monitor user interactions via an AR/VR device to determine that an individual has utilized a particular product, participated in a particular activity, or visited a particular location (e.g., in a virtual environment or in the real world). The digital AR/VR survey system can target particular respondents to receive a digital survey based on these determined user interactions. 
     After presenting a respondent with a digital survey indicator and/or a digital survey question, the digital AR/VR survey system can also receive responses to a digital survey via AR/VR devices. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system can provide one or more survey question elements or components with which a user can interact to provide a response to a digital survey question. For instance, the AR/VR survey system can receive gestures, visual cues (e.g., a direction a user is looking or facing), auditory responses, movements, and/or other user interactions with an AR/VR device to determine responses to a digital survey. 
     Furthermore, in addition to administering digital surveys via an AR/VR device, the digital AR/VR survey system can also present results of digital surveys via an AR/VR device. For example, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system can present for display digital survey results via an augmented reality device as one or more augmented reality elements. To illustrate, the digital AR/VR survey system can provide survey results related to a plurality of products by providing, via an augmented reality device, augmented reality elements overlaid on a view of the plurality of products. Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system can provide for display digital survey results regarding a plurality of products in a virtual environment by generating virtual objects corresponding to the plurality of products and the survey results. 
     As mentioned above, the digital AR/VR survey system provides a number of advantages to survey administrators and respondents over existing survey systems. For instance, utilizing AR/VR devices, the digital AR/VR survey system provides survey administrators with more engaging, streamlined, and detailed methods of generating digital surveys. Furthermore, the digital AR/VR system allows administrators to target particular respondents utilizing AR/VR devices (at appropriate times) to increase digital survey participation and decrease respondent frustration. 
     In addition, by utilizing digital survey indicators, the digital AR/VR survey system provides respondents with a less intrusive manner of identifying available digital surveys. Moreover, the digital AR/VR survey system provides respondents with a more entertaining and engaging manner of responding to digital surveys. In addition, the digital AR/VR survey system provides engaging and unique methods for reporting digital survey results to administrators via AR/VR devices. 
     The digital AR/VR survey system also improves functioning of AR/VR devices and other computing devices implementing the digital AR/VR survey system. For example, by targeting particular respondents, the digital AR/VR survey system can reduce the number of digital surveys and the memory and processor requirements in relation to implementing digital surveys via corresponding computing devices. Similarly, as discussed above, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system converts existing digital surveys to AR/VR digital surveys. Accordingly, the digital AR/VR survey system can reduce the burden on computing devices to generate new AR/VR digital surveys by utilizing existing digital surveys together with an AR/VR survey conversion tool. 
     As used herein, the term “digital survey” refers to an electronic communication used to collect information. For example, the term digital survey may include an electronic communication in the form of a poll, questionnaire, census, or other type of sampling. Similarly, the term digital survey may include an electronic communication seeking a response from a respondent. Further, the term digital survey as used herein may generally refer to a method of requesting and collecting response data from respondents via AR/VR devices. 
     Additionally, as used herein, the term “respondent” refers to a person who participates in, and responds to, a digital survey. In particular, respondent includes a user of an AR/VR device that responds to a digital survey via the AR/VR device. 
     Furthermore, as used herein, the term “survey question” refers to prompts included in a digital survey that invoke a response from a respondent. Example types of questions include, but are not limited to, multiple choice, open-ended, ranking, scoring, summation, demographic, dichotomous, differential, cumulative, dropdown, matrix, net promoter score (NPS), single textbox, heat map, and any other type of prompt that can invoke a response from a respondent. In one or more embodiments, a survey question may comprise a question portion as well as an available answer choice portion that corresponds to the survey question. Similarly, a survey question may comprise instructions for performing an action that invokes a physical response from a respondent. 
     Moreover, as used herein, the term “response” or “response data” refers to any type of electronic data generated in response to an action by a respondent. The electronic data may include content and/or feedback from the respondent in response to a survey question. Depending on the question type, the response may include, but is not limited to, a selection, a text input, an indication of an answer selection, a user provided answer, and/or an attachment. For example, a response may include content, such as a free-from text response provided by a respondent. Similarly, a response may include a physical action (e.g., gesture, movement, eye/head movement, etc.), interaction with an augmented reality element, interaction with a real-world object, or action within a virtual environment (e.g., movement of an avatar). Similarly, a response may include biometric data measured by a computing device. For example, response data may include heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, breathing rate, or moisture readings (e.g., perspiration data). Response data can also include other metrics from an AR/VR device. For instance, response data can include how long a user interacts with an object (e.g., how long a user looked at a virtual element, real-world environmental component, or augmented reality element), what portions of an object a user interacts with an object (e.g., a user looked at the cover of a book, but did not open it), or how long an individual stayed at a particular location, and/or objects a user views. 
     As used herein, the term “augmented reality device” refers to a computing device that provides a modified view of the real world. In particular, the term “augmented reality device” includes a computing device that digitally augments a contemporaneous view of the real-world with computer-generated sensory input, such as sound, images, video, graphics, or data. For example, an augmented reality device includes an augmented reality headset or augmented reality glasses that include one or more lenses or display screens that permit a user to view the real word together with augmented reality elements. Similarly, an augmented reality device can be implemented as part of another device or object. For example, an augmented reality device can be implemented as part of a smart phone or tablet (e.g., a touchscreen of a smart phone can augment a contemporaneous view of the real-world captured by a digital camera); as a windshield or other glass viewing area (e.g., windshield of a vehicle, plane, boat or train); or as part of a lens (e.g., contact lenses). Similarly, an augmented reality device can include devices that project images onto the eye as augmented reality elements, such as devices that project holograms or other visual representations. Moreover, an augmented reality device can include a device that modifies brain signals to include augmented reality elements (e.g., an implant to the eye, optical nerves, or brain that add augmented reality elements to vision signals). 
     An augmented reality device can also include a camera, microphone, or other data capturing devices capable of capturing environmental data. For example, an augmented reality device can utilize a camera to capture environmental data to enable the augmented reality device to properly overlay augmented reality elements in relation to a real world view. Moreover, an augmented reality device can utilize cameras, microphones, or other data capturing devices to capture real-world environmental components. In addition, an augmented reality device can include one or more sensors that detect user interaction. For example, an augmented reality device can comprise a camera, optical sensors, clothing, gloves, accelerometers, and/or other sensors to detect movements and/or hand gestures of a user. Moreover, an augmented reality device can include one or more biometric sensors. 
     In addition, as used herein, the term “augmented reality element” refers to a digital item produced by an augmented reality device that modifies a view of the real world. An augmented reality element includes digital images, digital video, digital renderings, and/or digital audio or sound provided by an augmented reality device. 
     Moreover, as used herein, the term “real-world environmental component” refers to an action, object, sound, characteristic, or thing in the real world. To illustrate, a real-world environmental component can include an object, such as a physical desk. In addition, a real-world environmental component can include an action, such as placing a cup on the physical desk. Similarly, a real-world environmental component includes engaging in particular activities (e.g., playing a particular game) or interacting with particular products (e.g., drinking a particular product brand of soda). 
     As used herein, the term “environmental data” refers to data captured by a computing device regarding a real-world environment. In particular, environmental data can include image data, video data, audio data, temperature data, location data (e.g., geolocation or GPS), and/or biometric data captured by an AR/VR device. As described in greater detail below, the digital AR/VR survey system can utilize environmental data from an augmented reality device to identify one or more real-world environmental components. 
     Furthermore, as used herein, the term “virtual reality device” refers to a computing device that generates a digital, three-dimensional representation of a virtual environment. In particular, the term “virtual reality device” includes a computing device (e.g., a headset or head-mounted display) that generates a digital, three-dimensional view of a virtual environment that simulates a user&#39;s physical presence through a generated sensory experience. To illustrate, a virtual reality device includes a head-mounted display that generates an immersive three-dimensional representation of a virtual environment that modifies a view of the virtual environment based on user movements to simulate physical presence in the virtual environment. Moreover, a virtual reality device can also comprise one or more sensors that detect user interaction. For example, a virtual reality device can comprise optical sensors, clothing, gloves, or other sensors to detect movements and/or hand gestures of a user. Similarly, the virtual reality device can comprise a user input device, such as a controller, remote control, joystick, or keyboard. In addition, a virtual reality device can include one or more biometric sensors to detect heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, breathing rate, or moisture readings (e.g., perspiration data). 
     Moreover, as used herein, the term “virtual environment” refers to a simulation of a physical presence in a setting or location (real or imagined, regardless of size). For example, a virtual environment can comprise a simulation of a physical presence in a building, a city, a market, a forest, a planet, outer space, a cell, or a particle. 
     Additional detail will now be provided regarding the digital AR/VR survey system in relation to illustrative figures portraying exemplary embodiments. In particular,  FIG.  1    provides additional detail regarding components of a digital AR/VR survey system in accordance with one or more embodiments. Moreover, with regard to  FIG.  2   , additional description is provided regarding an environment in which the digital AR/VR survey system can operate. Thereafter,  FIGS.  3 A- 3 B ,  FIGS.  4 A- 4 G ,  FIGS.  5 A- 5 I , and  FIGS.  6 A- 6 B  provide additional detail regarding creating digital surveys, administering digital surveys via an augmented reality device, administering digital surveys via a virtual reality device, and reporting results of a digital survey, in accordance with one or more embodiments. 
     As mentioned,  FIG.  1    illustrates an embodiment of an exemplary digital AR/VR survey system  100 . The digital AR/VR system  100  can generate and administer digital surveys as well as report survey results in relation to AR/VR devices. As shown, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  includes a user input manager  102 , an augmented reality engine  104 , a virtual environment facility  106 , an AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108 , an AR/VR digital survey generator  110 , a digital survey indicator facility  112 , an AR/VR digital survey provider  114 , a response data engine  116 , a reporting manager  118 , and a storage manager  120  (comprising user profiles  122 , digital surveys  124 , response data  126 , virtual environments  128 , and augmented reality elements  130 ). 
     The components  102 - 130  of the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can comprise software, hardware, or both. For example, the components  102 - 130  can comprise one or more instructions stored on a computer-readable storage medium and executable by processors of one or more computing devices. When executed by the one or more processors, the computer-executable instructions of the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can cause a client device (e.g., an AR/VR device) and/or a server device to perform the methods described herein. Alternatively, the components  102 - 130  can comprise hardware, such as a special purpose processing device to perform a certain function or group of functions. Additionally, the components  102 - 130  can comprise a combination of computer-executable instructions and hardware. 
     Furthermore, the components  102 - 130  may, for example, be implemented as one or more operating systems, as one or more stand-alone applications, as one or more modules of an application, as one or more plug-ins, as one or more library functions or functions that may be called by other applications, and/or as a cloud-computing model. Thus, the components  102 - 130  may be implemented as a stand-alone application, such as a desktop or mobile application. Furthermore, the components  102 - 130  may be implemented as one or more web-based applications hosted on a remote server. The components  102 - 130  may also be implemented in a suit of mobile device applications or “apps.” 
     As mentioned above, and as illustrated in  FIG.  1   , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  may include the user input manager  102 . The user input manager  102  can obtain, identify, receive, monitor, capture, or detect user input and/or user interactions in relation to a computing device or input device, including an AR/VR device. As referred to herein, a “user interaction” refers to conduct performed by a user (or a lack of conduct performed by a user). In particular, “user interaction” includes conduct performed by a user to control the function of a computing device (e.g., an AR/VR device). “User input,” as used herein, refers to input data generated in response to a user interaction. 
     The user input manager  102  can identify or detect a user interaction or user input with respect to a variety of user interface elements, virtual elements, real-world environmental components, and/or augmented reality elements. For example, in relation to a virtual reality device, the user input manager  102  can identify or detect selection of a graphical button portrayed as part of a virtual environment via a virtual reality device. Similarly, the user input manager  102  can identify or detect selection of an augmented reality element overlaying a view of the real world. In addition, the user input manager  102  can identify or detect user interaction with a real-world environmental component (e.g., picking up a physical object). The user input manager  102  can also obtain, identify, receive, monitor, capture, or detect environmental data. For example, the user input manager  102  can receive digital images, digital video, digital audio, biometric data, or other environmental data from an AR/VR device. 
     In addition to the user input manager  102 , and as shown in  FIG.  1   , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also include the augmented reality engine  104 . The augmented reality engine  104  can create, generate, modify, manage, and/or provide augmented reality elements (e.g., as part of an augmented reality user interface). In particular, based on user input and environmental data captured and received from an augmented reality device (e.g., collected via the user input manager  102 ), the augmented reality engine  104  can create, generate, and/or provide augmented reality elements as an overlay to a view of the real world. 
     For example, based on environmental data, the augmented reality engine  104  can generate an augmented reality user interface with augmented reality elements. For example, the augmented reality engine  104  can receive a video feed showing a real-world environmental component (e.g., a desk), generate an augmented reality element (e.g., a three-dimensional image of a cup), and provide the augmented reality element such that it appears in relation to the real-world environmental component (e.g., such that the three-dimensional image of the cup appears to rest on the desk, even as a user moves or changes perspective with respect to the desk). 
     The augmented reality engine  104  can generate various augmented reality elements for providing a variety of types of information, including text, images, video, audio, characters, or other information. Moreover, the augmented reality engine  104  can display information in a user interface via a variety of element types, such as display icons, dialogue boxes, banners, buttons, pop-ups, text boxes, or selection menus. 
     As illustrated in  FIG.  1   , in addition to the augmented reality engine  104 , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  also includes the virtual environment facility  106 . The virtual environment facility  106  can generate, create, modify, manage, and/or provide a virtual environment. For instance, the virtual environment facility  106  can create a virtual environment comprising virtual objects, virtual individuals, virtual locations, virtual currency, and/or virtual products. 
     Moreover, the virtual environment facility  106  can provide a user interface portraying a virtual environment to a virtual reality device. In particular, the augmented reality engine  104  can generate and/or provide a three-dimensional representation of a virtual environment. For example, the augmented reality engine  104  can generate and/or provide a three-dimensional representation of a virtual environment that adjusts to simulate a physical presence in the virtual environment. Furthermore, the virtual environment facility  106  can generate various user interface elements in the virtual environment for providing a variety of types of information, including text, images, video, audio, characters, or other information (e.g., display icons, dialogue boxes, banners, buttons, pop-ups, text boxes, or selection menus). 
     The virtual environment facility  106  can also modify a virtual environment based on user interaction from one or more users. For example, the virtual environmental facility  106  can generate a three-dimensional representation of other users within a virtual environment. Accordingly, a user can meet and interact with other users in real time. The virtual environmental facility  106  can modify the virtual environment as users move through and/or otherwise interact with the virtual environment. 
     As shown in  FIG.  1   , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also include the AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108 . The AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108  can analyze, track, monitor, identify, gather, collect, determine, and/or detect user interactions (or user input) in relation to AR/VR devices. For instance, the AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108  can analyze user interactions to identify particular, activities, events, objects, or conduct within a virtual environment. Similarly, the AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108  can analyze user interactions with augmented reality elements and/or real-world environmental components to identify particular activities, events, objects, or conduct via an augmented reality device. 
     To illustrate, the AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108  can analyze user input and/or environmental data from a virtual reality device to determine that a user is playing a virtual game, is at a virtual location, or has just completed a particular activity in a virtual environment. Similarly, the AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108  can analyze user input or environmental data from an augmented reality device to determine that a user is eating at a particular restaurant, utilizing a particular product, or moving from one real world location to another. 
     Accordingly, in one or more embodiments, the AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108  comprises one or more object recognition, facial recognition, or activity recognition algorithms. For example, the AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108  can utilize facial recognition technology to identify an individual from a video feed provided via an augmented reality device. Similarly, the AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108  can identify objects and portions of objects from a digital image received from an augmented reality device. Moreover, the AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108  can analyze a video feed from an augmented reality device and identify that a user engages in particular conduct, such as eating, drinking, shopping, pressing a button, etc. 
     Moreover, as discussed in greater detail below, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  utilizes one or more triggering events. For instance, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can utilize one or more triggering events to determine when to provide a digital survey indicator, when to provide a digital survey, and/or what digital survey question to provide. The AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108  can analyze user interactions and environmental data to determine the satisfaction of one or more triggering events. 
     Furthermore, the AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108  can identify and record a variety of metrics in relation to user interaction with an AR/VR device. For instance, the AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108  can determine a number of user interactions (e.g., a number of times a user views an advertisement or virtual advertisement, a number of times a user utilizes a product or virtual product, a number of times a user performs an activity or virtual activity), a duration of a user interaction (e.g., how long a user looks at an advertisement or virtual advertisement, how long a user utilizes a product or virtual product, how long a user performs an activity or virtual activity), a location of user interactions, or other individuals or businesses a user interacts with (e.g., a number of people a user interacts with when watching media, other individuals a user interacts with in playing virtual games). The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can utilize such metrics to identify target respondents, determine timing of providing digital surveys, select digital surveys and/or survey questions, identify satisfaction of triggering events, and/or in gathering response data. 
     As shown in  FIG.  1   , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also include the AR/VR digital survey generator  110 . The AR/VR digital survey generator  110  can create or generate one or more digital surveys for utilization via an AR/VR device. In particular, the AR/VR digital survey generator  110  can assist an administrator in generating a digital survey utilizing an AR/VR device, can generate a digital survey for an AR/VR device from an existing digital survey, or can generate a digital survey based on user interaction from one or more users of an AR/VR device. 
     For instance, in one or more embodiments, the AR/VR digital survey generator  110  utilizes an AR/VR device to assist an administrator in generating a digital survey. For example, the AR/VR digital survey generator  110  can provide one or more augmented reality elements via an augmented reality device to assist an administrator in generating a digital survey. Similarly, the AR/VR digital survey generator  110  can provide a virtual environment to assist an administrator in generating a digital survey. To illustrate, the AR/VR digital survey generator  110  can provide a digital avatar as an augmented reality element (or a virtual reality element) to guide an administrator in generating a digital survey. For instance, the digital avatar can interact with real-world environmental components (e.g., administrator products), ask questions to an administrator, and provide additional augmented reality elements to generate a digital survey for respondents. Similarly, the digital avatar can interact with virtual products via a virtual environment to assist an administrator in generating a digital survey. 
     Furthermore, the AR/VR digital survey generator  110  can also translate an existing digital survey to a digital survey for utilization via an AR/VR device. In particular, the AR/VR digital survey generator  110  can determine characteristics of a digital survey in an original environment (e.g., instant message digital surveys, point of sale digital surveys, or website digital surveys) and transform the digital survey for utilization via an AR/VR device based on the determined characteristics. 
     In addition, the AR/VR digital survey generator  110  can also generate a digital survey (e.g., survey questions) based on user interaction in relation to an AR/VR device. For instance, the AR/VR digital survey generator  110  can receive an indication (e.g., via the AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108 ) that a user is having difficulty utilizing a particular product. The AR/VR digital survey generator  110  can generate a digital survey based on the indication (e.g., generate a survey question regarding the nature of the difficulty utilizing the particular product). 
     The AR/VR digital survey generator  110  can define, create, and/or generate a variety of digital survey features in creating a digital survey. For instance, the AR/VR digital survey generator  110  can determine survey question content (e.g., text, images, video, elements, options, or instructions to provide in survey questions). Moreover, the AR/VR digital survey generator  110  can define user interactions to track in identifying response data (e.g., gestures, interactions with elements, biometric data). In addition, the AR/VR digital survey generator  110  can determine one or more times to provide digital surveys, one or more locations to provide digital surveys (e.g., locations in a virtual environment and/or locations in the real world as viewed through an augmented reality device), one or more target respondents, an order of providing survey questions, one or more decision-trees or algorithms indicating what survey questions to provide in relation to user interactions and/or response data, and/or triggering events corresponding to a digital survey (e.g., to determine what digital survey to provide, when to provide it, where to provide it, and whom to provide it to). 
     The AR/VR digital survey generator  110  can also generate similar features in relation to a digital survey indicator. For example, the AR/VR digital survey generator  110  can define an appearance of a digital survey indicator (e.g., digital image, sound, digital video, etc.), one or more times to provide a digital survey indicator, one or more locations to provide a digital survey indicator, one or more target respondents, and/or triggering events corresponding to a digital survey (e.g., to determine what digital survey indicator to provide, when to provide it, where to provide it, and whom to provide it to). 
     In addition to the AR/VR digital survey generator  110 , and as shown in  FIG.  1   , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also include the digital survey indicator facility  112 . The digital survey indicator facility  112  can generate, create, and/or provide a digital survey indicator. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the digital survey indicator facility  112  generates a digital survey indicator and (utilizing the augmented reality engine  104  and/or the virtual environment facility  106 ) provides the digital survey indicator for display via an AR/VR device. 
     The digital survey indicator facility  112  can generate a digital survey indicator such that the digital survey indicator corresponds to an object. For instance, the digital survey indicator facility  112  can generate a digital survey indicator and (utilizing the augmented reality engine  104  and/or the virtual environment facility  106 ) provide the digital survey indicator for display via an AR/VR device such that the digital survey indicator is within a proximity of a virtual object, an augmented reality object, and/or a real-world environmental component. 
     In addition, the digital survey indicator facility  112  can generate a digital survey indicator such that the digital survey indicator corresponds to a particular location. For instance, the digital survey indicator facility  112  can generate a digital survey indicator and provide the digital survey indicator for display at a particular location in a virtual environment or at a particular location in the real world. 
     The digital survey indicator facility  112  can also generate a digital survey indicator at a particular time (e.g., based on satisfaction of one or more triggering events). For instance, the digital survey indicator facility  112  can provide a digital survey indicator at a particular time based on user interaction with a real-world component, augmented reality element, and/or virtual element; based on a time threshold (e.g., a time after a particular event occurs); based on a virtual location (e.g., when a user is at a particular location or virtual location); and/or based on a user&#39;s activity history (e.g., prior user interactions). For instance, the AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108  can determine that a user is engaged in a particular activity, is at a particular location, and/or is interacting with a particular object at a particular moment in time. In response, the digital survey indicator facility  112  can generate and provide the digital survey indicator based on the particular moment in time. 
     As shown in  FIG.  1   , the digital AR/VR survey system may also include the AR/VR digital survey provider  114 . The the AR/VR digital survey provider  114  can administer and/or provide one or more digital surveys. In particular, the AR/VR digital survey provider  114  can administer a digital survey via an AR/VR device. Thus, for instance, the AR/VR digital survey provider  114  can provide survey questions utilizing augmented reality elements via an augmented reality device. Similarly, the AR/VR digital survey provider  114  can provide survey questions utilizing virtual elements via a virtual reality device. 
     For example, the AR/VR digital survey provider  114  can provide a digital survey in relation to a virtual object, an augmented reality element, and/or a real-world environmental component. For instance, the AR/VR digital survey provider  114  can provide a digital survey regarding a television show by providing a survey question as an augmented reality element for display (e.g., via the augmented reality engine  104 ) in close proximity to a television showing the television show. Similarly, the AR/VR digital survey provider  114  can provide a digital survey regarding a virtual object in close proximity to the virtual object in a virtual environment. 
     Moreover, the AR/VR digital survey provider  114  can also generate a dedicated survey environment. For example, in a virtual environment, the AR/VR digital survey provider  114  can generate a dedicated survey room for providing a digital survey to a respondent. Additional details relating to a dedicated survey room with be discussed further below. 
     Similar to the digital survey indicator facility  112 , the AR/VR digital survey provider  114  can also provide a digital survey in relation to a particular object, in relation to a particular location, or at a particular time. For instance, the digital survey indicator facility  112  can generate a digital survey such that a survey question is within a proximity of a particular object (e.g., a survey regarding a pair of shoes hovers above the pair of shoes or an audio survey is provided such that it sounds like audible questions are emanating from the direction of the pair of shoes). Similarly, the digital survey indicator facility  112  can generate a digital survey at a particular location in the virtual world or real world (e.g., a survey regarding renovations to a downtown area are provided as augmented reality elements within the downtown area). In addition, the digital survey indicator facility  112  can select a time to present a digital survey based on user interaction with a real-world component, augmented reality element, or virtual element (e.g., based on one or more triggering events); based on a time threshold (e.g., a time after a particular event occurs); based on a virtual location (e.g., when a user is at a particular location or virtual location); and/or based on a user&#39;s activity history (e.g., prior user interactions). 
     The digital survey indicator facility  112  can also select a digital survey based on user interactions. For example, as discussed, the AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108  can monitor user interactions with an AR/VR device (e.g., and store the user interactions in a user profile). The digital survey indicator facility  112  can utilize the user interactions (e.g., the user profile) to select a digital survey to provide. To illustrate, the digital survey indicator facility  112  can select a digital survey for a respondent regarding diapers based on monitored user interactions with a new baby. 
     In addition, as shown in  FIG.  1   , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also include the response data engine  116 . The response data engine  116  can receive, identify, obtain, determine, and analyze response data via an AR/VR device. In particular, the response data engine  116  can analyze user interactions and/or user input (e.g., via the user input manager  102 ) to determine responses to one or more survey questions. 
     The response data engine  116  can identify response data from any user input, user interaction, or environmental data. For example, the response data engine  116  can identify response data from movement of a user (e.g., a gesture, a nod of the head, a thumbs up); a direction of gaze (e.g., a direction of the head or a direction of the eyes); a movement corresponding to the user within a virtual environment (e.g., moving an avatar to a virtual location); an auditory utterance by the user; selection of a button on a controller; biometric data, and/or any variety of identified metrics. 
     As illustrated in  FIG.  1   , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  may also include the reporting manager  118 . The reporting manager  118  can provide, distribute, create, report and/or generate result reports from a digital survey. In particular, the reporting manager  118  can collect and organize results from a digital survey and provide the results via an AR/VR device. Specifically, the reporting manager  118  can analyze response data to generate survey results and then provide the survey results for display via an AR/VR device, or via another computing device. 
     As used herein, the term “survey results” refers to data reflecting response data from a digital survey. In particular, collecting, analyzing, and organizing survey results includes generating summaries, tables, charts, analysis, or statistics based on response data. For example, the reporting manager  118  can identify a plurality of ratings from individuals via an AR/VR device regarding a product (e.g., a rating from  1  to  10  regarding a product) and generate survey results comprising the average rating for the product, the range of ratings, or the standard deviation of ratings. 
     In addition to reporting survey results from response data, the reporting manager  118  can also provide survey results via an AR/VR device. For example, the reporting manager  118  can provide results from a digital survey as an augmented reality element. To illustrate, in a digital survey regarding one or more products, the reporting manager  118  can generate (e.g., via the augmented reality engine  104 ) augmented reality elements that indicate response data regarding each corresponding product. More specifically, the reporting manager  118  can generate an augmented reality element that identifies survey results for a product that is positioned in proximity to a product via an augmented reality device. 
     Similarly, the reporting manager  118  can provide results from a digital survey within a virtual environment. For example, for a survey directed to a plurality of products, the reporting manager  118  can provide a virtual environment that displays virtual representations of the plurality of products together with virtual elements displaying survey results. 
     As shown in  FIG.  1   , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  may also include the storage manager  120 . The storage manager  120  maintains data for the digital AR/VR survey system  100 . The storage manager  120  maintains data as necessary to perform the functions of the digital AR/VR survey system  100 . In particular, as shown, the storage manager  120  can maintain user profiles  122 , digital surveys  124 , response data  126 , virtual environments  128 , and augmented reality elements  130 . 
     As just mentioned, the storage manager  120  can include user profiles  122 . User profiles  122  can comprise information regarding users of one or more AR/VR devices. User profiles  122  can include settings, preferences, payment information, location information, demographic information, or other personal information of a user. User profiles  122  can also include user interactions in relation to one or more AR/VR devices. For example, the user profiles  122  can comprise data obtained (e.g., monitored) by the user input manager  102  and/or the AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108 . Accordingly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can monitor and track conduct, activities, purchases, locations visited, or other events of users of AR/VR devices and record such information in the user profiles  122 . 
     Each of the components  102 - 130  of the digital AR/VR survey system  100  may be in communication with one another using any suitable communication technologies. It will be recognized that although components  102 - 130  of the digital AR/VR survey system  100  are shown to be separate in  FIG.  1   , any of components  102 - 130  and their corresponding elements may be combined into fewer components, such as into a single facility or module, divided into more components, or configured into different components as may serve a particular embodiment. For example, in one or more embodiments, the user input manager  102 , the augmented reality engine  104 , the virtual environment facility  106 , the virtual environments  128 , and/or the augmented reality elements  130  are implemented as part of a separate virtual reality and/or augmented reality system (e.g., on a remote survey of a third party) that interacts with the other components of the digital AR/VR survey system  100 . 
     Indeed, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  may be implemented in a variety of environments utilizing a variety of computing devices. For instance,  FIG.  2    illustrates a schematic diagram of an exemplary environment  200  in which the digital AR/VR survey system  100  may be implemented. In particular,  FIG.  2    illustrates that the environment  200  may include an administrator device  202 , respondent devices  204   a - 204   n , server(s)  206 , and a network  208 . 
     As illustrated, various components of the environment  200  can communicate via the network  208 . For instance, the administrator device  202  and the respondent devices  204   a - 204   n  can access the server(s)  206  hosting the digital AR/VR survey system  100  via the network  208 . The network  208  may be any suitable network over which the computing devices can communicate. Example networks are discussed in greater detail below with regard to  FIG.  9   . 
     As shown in  FIG.  2   , the environment  200  can include the administrator device  202  and the respondent devices  204   a - 204   n . The administrator device  202  and the respondent devices  204   a - 204   n  may each be a type of computing device. One type of computing device includes a mobile device (e.g., a cell phone, a smartphone, a PDA, a tablet, a laptop, a watch, a wearable device, etc.). Another type of computing device includes a non-mobile device (e.g., a desktop or server; or another type of client device). Additional details with respect to computing devices are discussed below with respect to  FIG.  9   . 
     The administrator device  202  and the respondent devices  204   a - 204   n  may also comprise AR/VR devices. For instance, the respondent device  204   a  can comprise an augmented reality device, the respondent device  204   b  can comprise a virtual reality device, and the administrator device  202  can comprise both an augmented reality device and a virtual reality device. 
     For example, the respondent device  204   a  can comprise augmented reality glasses worn by a respondent that overlays augmented reality elements onto a view of the real world. In addition, the respondent device  204   a  can comprise an augmented reality device that detects user interactions and user input (e.g., provides user interactions and user input to the user input manager  102 ). Moreover, the respondent device  204   a  can provide an augmented reality element (e.g., from the augmented reality engine  104 ) as an overlay to a real-world view and detect user interaction with the augmented reality element. 
     Similarly, as mentioned above, the respondent device  204   b  can comprise a virtual reality device. In particular, the respondent device  204   b  can comprise a virtual reality headset worn by a respondent that generates (e.g., via the virtual environment facility  106 ) a three-dimensional representation of a virtual environment. Moreover, the respondent device  204   b  can track movements of a respondent to modify a three-dimensional representation (e.g., via the virtual environment facility  106 ) based on the movements of the respondent. To illustrate, the respondent device  204   b  can detect changes in orientation, position, and/or tilt of a respondent and modify the three-dimensional representation to simulate equivalent changes in orientation, position, and/or tilt within the virtual environment. Thus, for example, the respondent device  204   b  can detect that a respondent turns horizontally and adjust a three-dimensional representation to simulate the respondent turning horizontally within the virtual environment. 
     In addition to detecting and simulating movement, the respondent device  204   b  can also detect gestures, selections, and other user input (e.g., and provide the user input to the user input manager  102 ). For example, the respondent device  204   b  can utilize optical sensors and/or wearable devices to detect gestures, such as pointing, raising arms, or doing a thumbs up. Similarly, the respondent device  204   b  can detect user interactions with an object in a virtual environment. 
     Moreover, as shown in  FIG.  2   , the environment  200  can also include the server(s)  206 . The server(s)  206  may generate, store, receive, and transmit any type of data, including user profiles  122 , digital surveys  124 , response data  126 , virtual environments  128 , and/or augmented reality elements  130 . For example, the server(s)  206  may transmit data to a client device, such as the respondent devices  204   a - 204   n  and/or the administrator device  202 . The server(s)  206  can also transmit electronic messages between one or more users of the environment  100 . In one example embodiment, the server(s)  206  comprise content servers. The server(s)  206  can also comprise a communication server or a web-hosting server. As illustrated, in one or more embodiments, the server(s)  206  may host digital AR/VR survey system  100 . Additional details regarding the server(s)  206  will be discussed below with respect to  FIG.  9   . 
     In combination, the components of the environment  200  can interact to create, administer, and/or report digital surveys. For example, in one or more embodiments, the administrator device  202  transmits a request to create a digital survey to the server(s)  206 . In response, the server(s)  206  (via the AR/VR digital survey generator  110 ) can correspond with the administrator device  202  to generate a digital survey (e.g., by presenting a virtual reality or augmented reality interview at the administrator device  202 ). 
     Furthermore, the server(s)  206  (e.g., via the user input manager  102  and the AR/VR user interaction analyzer  108 ) can monitor user interactions with the respondent devices  204   a - 204   n . For instance, based on user interactions at the respondent devices  204   a - 204   n , the server(s)  206  can identify and provide (e.g., via the digital survey indicator facility  112 ) one or more digital survey indicators for display by the respondent devices  204   a - 204   n.    
     The server(s)  206  can also receive response data from the respondent devices  204   a - 204   n  (e.g., via the response data engine  116 ). Moreover, based on the response data, the server(s)  206  can report (e.g., via the reporting manager  118 ) survey results to the administrator device  202 . For example, server(s)  206  provide the administrator device  202  with survey results in a virtual environment and/or via augmented reality elements. 
     The server(s)  206  can also operate to allow users of the respondent devices  204   a - 204   n  to interact. For example, in relation to a virtual environment, the server(s)  206  can receive user input from the respondent devices  204   a - 204   n , determine how the user input impacts the virtual environment, and then provide a modified virtual environment. Similarly, in relation to an augmented reality device, the server(s)  206  can receive user input from the respondent devices  204   a - 204   n  and provide augmented reality elements for display that reflects the user input from the respondent devices  204   a - 204   n.    
     As illustrated by the previous example, various components of the digital AR/VR survey system  100  may be implemented by various portions of the environment  200 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  2   , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  may be implemented by the server(s)  206 . However, in other embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  may be implemented via the administrator device  202 , the respondent devices  204   a - 204   n , the server(s)  206 , and/or the network  208 . 
     Moreover, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  may be implemented on the respondent device  204   a . For example, the respondent device  204   a  can download instructions for executing the digital AR/VR survey system  100  from the server(s)  206  such that the respondent device  204   a  can conduct digital surveys (e.g., even when the respondent device  204   a  is offline, and not connected to the server(s)  206  and/or the network  208 ). To illustrate, components of the digital AR/VR survey system  100  implemented at the respondent device  204   a  can identify user interactions from the respondent device  204   a , determine survey questions to provide to the user of the respondent device  204   a , provide digital survey indicators to the respondent device  204   a , provide survey questions to the respondent device  204   a , and receive response data collect at the respondent device  204   a.    
     Although  FIG.  2    illustrates a particular arrangement of the administrator device  202 , the respondent devices  204   a - 204   n , the server(s)  206 , and the network  208 , various additional arrangements are possible. For example, while  FIG.  2    illustrates multiple separate client devices  204   a - 204   n  communicating with the server(s)  206  via the network  208 , in one or more embodiments a single client device may communicate directly with the server(s)  206 , bypassing the network  208 . Further, while only one administrator device  202  and three respondent devices  204   a - 204   n  are illustrated, the environment  200  can include any number of administrator devices and respondent devices (and corresponding users). 
     In addition, although the environment  200  of  FIG.  2    is depicted as having various components, the environment  200  may have additional or alternative components. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can be implemented on a single computing device. In particular, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  may be implemented in whole by the respondent device  204   n  or the server(s)  206 . Alternatively, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  may be implemented across multiple devices or components. 
     In addition, as discussed above, portions of the digital AR/VR survey system  100  may be implemented by a third-party augmented reality and/or virtual reality system. For example, the environment  200  may implement the digital AR/VR survey system  100  via a first server and an augmented reality system and/or virtual reality system via a second separate server. 
     Turning now to  FIGS.  3 A- 3 B , additional detail will be provided regarding creating a digital survey in accordance with one or more embodiments. Indeed, as discussed above, in one or more embodiments the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a digital survey in a variety of ways, including, based on user interaction by an administrator utilizing an AR/VR device, by converting existing digital surveys into digital surveys for utilization in AR/VR devices, or based on user interaction provided by respondents via AR/VR devices. 
     For example,  FIG.  3 A  illustrates a representation of creating a digital survey based on administrator user interaction with an AR/VR device, in accordance with one or more embodiments. In particular,  FIG.  3 A  illustrates a virtual environment  300  provided via a virtual reality device  301  and the digital AR/VR survey system  100 . As shown, the virtual environment  300  includes a virtual representation of an individual  302  (i.e., an “avatar  302 ”). Moreover, the avatar  302  provides a guided, interactive interview for creating a digital survey. Moreover, the virtual environment  300  provides an administrator with an immersive, three-dimensional experience for providing information necessary for creating a digital survey. 
     In particular, as shown in  FIG.  3 A , the avatar  302  asks a question  308  in relation to one or more virtual elements provided for display in the virtual environment  300 . Specifically, the avatar  302  ask the question  308 , “What are the most critical products to your business,” while displaying virtual products  304   a - 304   n  in the virtual environment  300 . 
     As illustrated in  FIG.  3 A , the administrator makes a gesture with a hand  306  to select a one or more products from the virtual products  304   a - 304   n  in response to the question  308 . The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can receive the administrator&#39;s selections and then continue to assist the administrator in generating a digital survey based on the response. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can then ask for additional information regarding each of the selected products to build a digital survey. 
     Indeed, although  FIG.  3 A  illustrates the question  308  and the virtual products  304   a - 304   n , it will be appreciated that the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a variety of questions and a variety of virtual elements to assist in building a digital survey for an administrator. For example, in addition to products, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can ask questions regarding types of surveys desired, customer information, sales information, product distribution channels, advertising distribution channels, or branding. Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide virtual elements portraying types of surveys, customer information, sales figures, possible product distribution channels, advertising distribution channels, or product brands. In this manner, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  enables administrators to engage in an interactive, virtual environment for providing information necessary for generating a digital survey. 
     For instance, based on an administrator&#39;s responses to the question  308  regarding products (and/or other follow on questions regarding an administrator&#39;s business or survey goals), the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can suggest one or more topics to target via a digital survey. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can suggest, via the virtual reality device  301  that an administrator target a particular product, a particular business category (e.g., customer service), or a particular area of concern (e.g., employee moral). To illustrate, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide virtual elements directed to suggested topics for display via an AR/VR device and receive responses via the AR/VR device in relation to the suggested topics (e.g., receive selections of the suggested topics). 
     In this manner, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can interact with an administrator to generate a digital survey. Indeed, as mentioned above, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can utilize this approach to define a variety of digital survey features based on user input from an administrator. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can suggest and identify proposed survey questions. Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can identify characteristics of respondents to target with survey questions, timing (e.g., triggering events) for presenting a digital survey and/or digital survey indicators to a respondent, location of a digital survey and/or digital survey indicators, and/or distribution channels for the digital survey. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also generate a decision-tree for providing particular survey questions based on user interactions or responses provided by a respondent in response to a digital survey (e.g., if a user responds to a first question with a first user interaction, the decision-tree can indicate a second question to provide). 
     As shown in  FIG.  3 A , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate one or more questions to provide an administrator in generating a digital survey. In one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  utilizes a database of questions to assist in building a digital survey via an AR/VR device. In particular, the digital AR/VR survey system can utilize a database of questions and select questions based on a response from an administrator trying to build a digital survey. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can utilize a database of questions organized in a decision-tree. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can utilize the database of questions organized in a decision-tree to provide particular questions based on responses provided by an administrator. 
     Thus, in one or more embodiments, the avatar  302  and the question  308  are provided automatically by the digital AR/VR survey system  100  (e.g., without user input by an interviewer). The avatar  302  can automatically move, talk, and otherwise interact with the administrator via the virtual environment to provide a more natural interface for generating a digital survey. 
     In one or more embodiments, however, the avatar  302  is controlled based on contemporaneous user input of another person. For example, an interviewer in a remote location can utilize a virtual reality device and interact with the administrator via the virtual environment  300 . Thus, in one or more embodiments, the interviewer can control the avatar  302 , including the its movements, questions, appearance, and interaction with the virtual environment  300 . 
     It will be appreciated that although the embodiment of  FIG.  3 A  illustrates a particular gesture (e.g., pointing with the hand  306 ) for providing a response via the virtual reality device  301 , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can utilize any movement, gesture, or other user input to detect a response. For example, in addition to a gesture with a finger, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can receive user input indicating where the administrator is looking (e.g., head movement or eye movement), a movement of the user within the virtual environment, or the administrator interacting with (e.g., grabbing or touching) a virtual object in the virtual environment  300 . 
     Moreover, although  FIG.  3 A  illustrates the question  308  as a virtual element comprising written text, it will be appreciated that the question  308  can also be provided in a different form. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide the question  308  as audio played through the virtual reality device  301 . Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can receive a response via an auditory response of the administrator via the virtual reality device  301 . 
     Furthermore, although  FIG.  3 A  illustrates a representation of a virtual environment  300  provided for display via the virtual reality device  301 , it will be appreciated that the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also generate digital surveys based on user input from administrators via an augmented reality device. Indeed, rather than a virtual environment, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can conduct an interview via an augmented reality device with augmented reality elements overlaid on a view of the real world. 
     To illustrate, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide the avatar  302  as an augmented reality element via an augmented reality device. The avatar  302  can ask questions and/or provide instructions via the augmented reality device. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide augmented reality elements comprising text questions (e.g., overlay text onto a view of the real world) or provide audio questions via the augmented reality device. 
     Moreover, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect user interaction with augmented reality elements and/or real-world environmental components. For example, in utilizing an augmented reality device, the products  304   a - 304   n  can comprise real-world environmental components (e.g., real products on real shelves of a grocery store) or augmented reality elements (e.g., digital elements overlain on a view of the real world). The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can receive user interactions with real-world environment components and/or augmented reality elements and conduct an interview for generating a digital survey based on the received user interactions. 
     In generating a digital survey, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide a preview of a digital survey to an administrator. For example, after completing an interview, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a digital survey that can be administered via AR/VR devices. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a preview of the digital survey to the administrator so that the administrator can experience the digital survey via an AR/VR device before it is provided to other respondents. 
     In providing a preview of a digital survey via an AR/VR device to an administrator, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can obtain additional feedback and response data from an administrator. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a preview of a digital survey via an AR/VR device to an administrator and ask the administrator for impressions, questions, and/or suggested modifications during the digital survey. In this manner, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can continue to modify a digital survey via an AR/VR device using a survey preview tool for administrators. 
     Furthermore, as mentioned above, in addition to generating digital surveys based on user input via an AR/VR device by an administrator, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also convert an existing digital survey into a digital survey for utilization by AR/VR devices. For purposes of the discussion with reference to  FIG.  3 B , the term “digital AR/VR survey” is utilized herein to refer to digital surveys formatted to operate in conjunction with AR/VR devices. 
     For example, in some circumstances, administrators may have created digital surveys for other distribution channels or environments, such as e-mail, websites, messaging systems (e.g., text message or instant message), or point of sale systems (e.g., surveys or invitations to participate in a survey on a receipt, coupon, or advertisement). The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can translate such existing digital surveys into digital AR/VR surveys. 
     In particular, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  detects characteristics of an existing digital survey and utilizes the characteristics of the existing digital survey to generate a digital survey for an AR/VR device. For instance, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect characteristics regarding an existing survey, determine a correspondence between the characteristics of the existing survey and needed features of a digital AR/VR survey, and then create a new digital AR/VR survey based on the determined correspondence. 
     For example,  FIG.  3 B  illustrates a representation of a sequence diagram for converting one or more existing digital surveys into a digital survey for utilization via an AR/VR device. In particular, as shown in  FIG.  3 B , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can identify an existing digital survey  320 . To illustrate, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can receive user input of an administrator identifying the existing digital survey  320 . 
     As shown in  FIG.  3 B , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also determine characteristics  322  of the existing digital survey  320 . For example, the existing digital survey  320  can include characteristics defining survey questions, triggering events for administering the survey questions, timing for providing the survey questions, and/or target responders for the survey questions. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect such characteristics, as illustrated, and utilize the characteristics to generate a digital AR/VR survey. 
     Specifically, as shown, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can identify a correspondence between the characteristics  322  of the existing digital survey  320  and needed features  324  of a digital AR/VR survey  326 . To illustrate, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect that the existing digital survey  320  comprises a plurality of questions, targeted to visitors of a website that are males ages 18-25 from the United States between the hours of 4-6 p.m. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can identify needed features of the digital AR/VR survey  326  that correspond to the characteristics of the existing survey. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can determine that the digital AR/VR survey  326  lacks survey questions, timing for delivering the survey questions, and target respondents. Accordingly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can determine a correspondence between the survey questions of the existing digital survey  320  and the needed survey questions of the digital AR/VR survey  326 ; determine a correspondence between the targeted website visitors of the existing digital survey  320  and the needed target respondents of the digital AR/VR survey  326 ; and determine a correspondence between the time of administering the survey questions of the existing digital survey  320  via the website and the needed time for presenting survey questions of the digital AR/VR survey  326 . 
     As shown, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also generate the digital AR/VR survey  326  based on the identified correspondence. For example, continuing the previous example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate the digital AR/VR survey  326  based on the website questions from the existing digital survey  320 . Moreover, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate the digital AR/VR survey  326  to target users of AR/VR devices that are 18-25 years old in the United States. For example, based on the existing digital survey  320  targeting website visitors that are 18-25 years old in the United States, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide digital surveys to AR/VR devices upon detecting an activity likely to be conducted by users having those characteristics. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide the digital AR/VR survey  326  in a particular virtual location commonly visited by users that are 18-25 years old in the United States. Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide the digital AR/VR survey  326  via an augmented reality device when a user visits a real location visited by users of having those characteristics. 
     Moreover, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also translate individual parts of an existing digital survey from an existing format to a format that can be utilized by AR/VR devices. For example, although an existing digital survey may be formatted to provide survey questions in HTML, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can convert the HTML text to an appropriate formatting for an AR/VR device (e.g., formatting of a virtual element and/or an augmented reality element). 
     It will be appreciated that the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a variety of features of a digital AR/VR survey based on a variety of characteristics of existing digital surveys. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a digital survey indicator based on characteristics of an existing survey. To illustrate, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can identify a brand, logo, or mark from an existing survey and automatically utilize the identified brand, logo, or mark as a digital survey indicator in providing a digital AR/VR survey. 
     Similarly, the digital AR/VR system  100  can identify a real-world environmental component, augmented reality element, and/or triggering event corresponding to a digital survey indicator (or digital survey) based on characteristics of an existing survey. For example, the digital AR/VR system  100  can detect one or more key words from an existing digital survey (e.g., a plurality of questions corresponding to a pair of shoes). The digital AR/VR system  100  can automatically identify a triggering event based on the key words (e.g., when a user interacts with shoes, provide a digital survey). Moreover, the digital AR/VR system  100  can identify a real-world environmental component with which to provide the digital survey (e.g., provide the digital survey such that it hovers in relation to the shoes). 
     Moreover, the digital AR/VR system  100  can determine survey questions and/or survey answer options to provide in a digital AR/VR survey based on existing surveys. For example, the digital AR/VR system  100  can utilize a survey question and answer options administered as part of a digital survey on a web site to generate a corresponding question and answer options in a digital AR/VR survey. 
     The digital AR/VR system  100  can also modify characteristics of an existing digital survey in generating a digital AR/VR survey. For example, the digital AR/VR system  100  can identify a survey question and multiple choice answer options in an existing digital survey and modify the survey question and multiple choice answer options for implementation in a digital AR/VR survey. To illustrate, the digital AR/VR system  100  can generate a plurality of survey rooms with survey doors corresponding to the multiple choice answer options in the existing digital survey. 
     As mentioned above, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also utilize more than one existing digital survey to generate digital AR/VR surveys. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect characteristics from a plurality of different existing surveys (e.g., products that trigger a point of sale survey, purchases that target an e-mail survey, and/or websites that target a website survey) and utilize the detected characteristics to generate a digital AR/VR survey (e.g., a digital AR/VR survey that is triggered when a user interacts with the products, makes similar purchases, and/or visits virtual locations similar to the websites). 
     As just described, in generating a digital survey, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can identify a particular panel of targeted respondents. It will be appreciated that the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can define targeted respondents based on a variety of characteristics, user interactions, and/or metrics. For example, as described above, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can target individuals based on demographic information (e.g., age, gender, location). In addition, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can define target respondents based on prior user interactions (e.g., visiting particular locations, viewing certain objects, engaging in particular activities). Moreover, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can gather and analyze metrics in relation to frequency, duration, and/or location of user interactions in identifying target respondents. Thus, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  enables administrators to identify uniquely specific target respondents to obtain the most pertinent responses. 
     To illustrate, a company may be concerned that an advertising campaign directed to teenagers is becoming stale to consumers that have already utilized the company&#39;s products. By monitoring user interactions via AR/VR devices, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can enable the company to target respondents utilizing AR/VR devices that are teenagers who have already seen ads from the advertising campaign and have already utilized the company&#39;s products a minimum number of times. In this manner, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can enable uniquely tailored targeted surveying via AR/VR devices. 
     Moreover, as discussed previously, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also generate digital AR/VR surveys based on respondent user interaction via one or more AR/VR device. For instance, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect user interactions by respondents with virtual environments, augmented reality elements, or real-world environmental components and generate a digital survey based on the user interactions. 
     For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect via augmented reality devices that users driving a particular brand of automobile rarely utilize a unique acceleration feature operable by selection of a button on the dashboard. Based on this user interaction (or lack of user interaction), the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a digital survey that explores why users rarely utilize the acceleration feature and whether users that do utilize the acceleration feature have a more favorable impression of the automobile. 
     Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect via an augmented reality device that users who visit a particular virtual location tend to purchase a company&#39;s products. In response, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a digital survey directed to a connection between the particular virtual location and the company&#39;s products. 
     In one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  generates digital surveys by monitoring and analyzing user interactions of AR/VR devices and then determining survey questions based on the analysis. In particular, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can analyze these user interactions to determine statistical correlations, outliers, and/or anomalies. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system can focus on statistical outliners corresponding to a particular administrator&#39;s products. Upon identifying statistical correlations, outliers and/or anomalies, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate digital surveys corresponding to the correlations, outliners, and/or anomalies. 
     To illustrate, consider a company that seeks to improve utilization of a particular product feature. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can monitor user interactions via an augmented reality device and determine a correlation between users that visit a particular location and utilization of the particular product feature. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can then generate digital survey questions directed to the product feature and the location (e.g., “would you use this feature more frequently if you were in this location and why?”). 
     In addition to generating digital surveys in relation to AR/VR devices, as discussed previously, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide a digital survey via an augmented reality device. For instance, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect user interactions via an augmented reality device and provide a digital survey indicator (and/or digital survey) in response to the detected user interactions.  FIGS.  4 A- 4 G  illustrate utilizing an augmented reality device to provide a digital survey in accordance with one or more embodiments. 
     Specifically,  FIG.  4 A  illustrates a view  400  of the real world environment provided via an augmented reality device  402 . In particular, the view  400  comprises a dog (i.e., a real dog) having a collar  404  (i.e., a real collar). Moreover,  FIG.  4 A  illustrates that the digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides for display via the augmented reality device  402  a digital survey indicator  406  as an augmented reality element. For instance, the augmented reality device  402  of  FIG.  4 A  comprises augmented reality glasses that allow a view of the real world to pass through the augmented reality glasses while also providing augmented reality elements as an overlay. Accordingly, the view  400  comprises light rays passing through the augmented reality glasses in addition to digital augmented reality elements displayed via the augmented reality glasses. It will be appreciated, however, that the augmented reality device  402  can comprise any augmented reality device described herein. 
     As discussed previously, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect user interaction with one or more real-world components. Moreover, based on the user interaction, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can present for display a digital survey indicator as an augmented reality element via an augmented reality device. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can maintain a database of triggering events corresponding to a particular digital survey indicator. Specifically, as part of generating a digital survey, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can define a plurality of triggering events for displaying a digital survey indicator (and/or presenting a digital survey). Thus, upon detecting one of the triggering events the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can present the corresponding digital survey indicator. 
     For example, as shown in  FIG.  4 A , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  determines, via the augmented reality device  402 , user interaction with a real-world environmental component (e.g., that a user is viewing a dog with the collar  404 ). The digital AR/VR survey system  100  references a database of triggering events and determines that viewing a dog with the collar  404  is a triggering event for providing the digital survey indicator  406  (e.g., a digital survey indicator corresponding to a digital survey with survey questions regarding user experience with the collar  404 ). Accordingly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  determines that the triggering event is satisfied and provides the digital survey indicator  406  for display via the augmented reality device. 
     Moreover, as discussed previously, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a digital survey indicator such that the digital survey indicator is displayed in relation to a real-world environmental component. Specifically, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide the digital survey indicator for display such that the digital survey indicator remains within a certain proximity (on top of or within a distance) of the real-world environmental component. 
     For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  generates the digital survey indicator  406  such that the augmented reality device  402  displays the digital survey indicator  406  in close proximity (e.g., on or within a threshold distance) to the collar  404 . In particular, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  generates the digital survey indicator  406  such that even when the collar  404  moves in the view  400 , the digital survey indicator  406  will move within the view  400  to follow the collar  404 . To illustrate, if the user playfully tosses the dog into the air, the digital survey indicator  406  will move within the view  400  to stay within the proximity of the collar  404  as it rises and falls. 
     Although  FIG.  4 A  illustrates the digital survey indicator  406  directly on the collar  404 , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide the digital survey indicator  406  in a variety of positions in relation to the collar  404  (or other real-world environmental components). For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide the digital survey indicator so that it floats above the collar  404 , appears slightly below the collar  404 , or to the side of the collar  404 . 
     The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide a digital survey indicator in relation to a plurality of real-world environmental components. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a digital survey indicator in relation to a viewer watching a plurality of people playing a game of football. In particular, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect the plurality of individuals playing a game of football and provide a digital survey indicator (e.g., a digital survey indicator corresponding to a digital survey regarding athletic wear) that hovers over the players. 
     As mentioned previously, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide a digital survey indicator in relation to a particular location (e.g., a real world location or place). For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a digital survey regarding new amenities at a museum. The digital AR/VR survey system  100 , upon detecting the new amenities within a video stream or digital image received from an augmented reality device, can generate a digital survey indicator that appears next to the new amenities in a view provided by an augmented reality device. Accordingly, individuals walking by the new amenities can provide response data to the museum by interacting with the digital survey indicator and providing responses to one or more digital survey questions. 
     Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a digital survey indicator regarding a company that compares the company to one of its competitors. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a digital survey indicator via augmented reality devices in relation to a physical store of the competitor (e.g., outside the front door or inside the store) such that users can interact with the digital survey indicator while visiting the competitor&#39;s business. 
     It will be appreciated that although the digital survey indicator  406  of  FIG.  4 A  comprises a digital image (e.g., a digital image of a light bulb) together with text (e.g., “Survey”), the digital survey indicator  406  can comprise only a digital image, only text, or a variety of other augmented reality elements. For example, the digital survey indicator  406  can comprise an audible sound, a digital video, and/or scrolling text. 
     Indeed, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  selects different types of digital survey indicators. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can select different digital survey indicators (e.g., digital survey indicators having a different appearance) based on different survey types. In particular, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can modify the appearance of a digital survey indicator based on the subject matter, length (number of questions/anticipated time), incentives (e.g., cash incentive available), or location of a digital survey. To illustrate, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a digital survey indicator with a particular visual appearance for a quick survey comprising a small number of survey questions (e.g., a lightning bolt for a single survey question) and a different digital survey indicator for a longer survey comprising a large number of survey questions. Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a digital survey indicator with a basketball image for a digital survey in relation to a basketball team and provide a digital survey indicator with an airplane image for a digital survey regarding travel. 
     Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can modify the appearance of a digital survey indicator based on location or surrounding environment of a digital survey provided via an AR/VR device. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a bright digital survey indicator inside of a dance club with dimmed lights and generate a darker digital survey indicator at an outside amusement park. 
     In addition, although the embodiment of  FIG.  4 A  provides the digital survey indicator  406  in response to a particular user interaction (i.e. a trigger event), it will be appreciated that the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a digital survey indicator in response to a variety of other user interactions. In particular, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect a user interaction with any real-world environmental component and, in response, provide a digital survey indicator (and/or digital survey). To illustrate, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect that a user has completed shopping, and in response, provide a digital survey indicator (e.g., for a survey directed to shopping). Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect that a user is eating at a particular restaurant and provide a digital survey indicator (e.g., for a survey directed to the restaurant). Moreover, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect that a user is utilizing a particular product and provide a digital survey indicator (e.g., for a survey directed to the particular product). Furthermore, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect that a user is sitting in an airplane and provide a digital survey indicator (e.g., for a survey directed to the customer service on the flight). 
     As mentioned previously, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also wait until a particular moment in time to provide a digital survey indicator. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect that a user selects a particular product to purchase at the store. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can wait until the user has purchased the product, exited the store, and returned home before providing the digital survey indicator. In this manner, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can wait until the user is in a better position to respond to a digital survey before providing the digital survey indicator. 
     In one or more embodiments, upon detecting a trigger for a digital survey, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  monitors user activity to detect a second trigger to determine the timing to provide the digital survey indicator. For instance, and as explained above, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect that a user selects a particular product to purchase at the store (e.g., the first trigger). The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can then monitor user activity to determine a moment in time where the user is likely to have time to respond to a digital survey. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect a user has not changed location for a defined period of time (e.g., the second trigger). This second trigger can include one or more types of action or inaction. As another example, and based on the video stream or digital images received from an augmented reality device, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can have a second trigger that includes verifying that the user is not driving, not working, and not speaking to another person. Thus, after detecting the first trigger of purchasing a product, the system identifies the second trigger to determine the timing of presenting the digital survey indicator to the user via the augmented reality device. 
     Furthermore, although  FIG.  4 A  illustrates a digital survey indicator provided in relation to a particular real-world environmental component (i.e., the collar  404 ), it will be appreciated that the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide digital survey indicators in a different location and in relation to different elements. For example,  FIGS.  4 B,  4 C  illustrate alternative approaches to providing a digital survey indicator in accordance with one or more embodiments. 
     In particular,  FIG.  4 B  illustrates the view  400  via the augmented reality device  402  and a notification bar  410 . The notification bar  410  is an augmented reality element that remains stationary within the view  100  (e.g., always floats in the upper right hand corner) and provides notifications and other information to a user of the augmented reality device  402 . In one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides digital survey indicators via the notification bar  410 . For example, as illustrated the digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides a digital survey indicator  412  for display via the notification bar  410  (e.g., in response to user interaction with the collar  404 ). 
     In addition to the notification bar  410 , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide digital survey indicators in relation to other augmented reality elements. Indeed, it will be appreciated that the augmented reality device can provide augmented reality elements for educational, entertainment, and/or employment purposes. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide digital survey indicators in relation to any of these augmented reality elements. 
     For example, the augmented reality device  402  can provide an augmented reality element for display to a user as part of an educational lesson (e.g., a digital model of an airplane as part of a lesson on airplanes). The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a digital survey indicator in conjunction with the graphical user interface (e.g., so that the augmented reality element hovers in proximity to the digital model of the airplane). In this manner, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide digital surveys in relation to augmented reality elements (e.g., provide a survey regarding the digital model, the educational program utilizing the digital model, or a teacher of the lesson). 
       FIG.  4 C  illustrates an additional digital survey indicator in the view  400  displayed via the augmented reality device  402 . In particular, the view  400  includes a digital survey indicator  420  that comprises a visual representation of an individual (e.g., an avatar). As shown, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  generates an augmented reality element of an avatar as the digital survey indicator  420 . Upon user interaction with the digital survey indicator  420 , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a digital survey to the user (e.g., in an interview with the avatar). Indeed, upon user interaction with any of the digital survey indicators  406 ,  412 ,  420 , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a digital survey via the augmented reality device  402 . 
     As discussed above, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a digital survey in a variety of forms. For instance, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a digital survey utilizing audio, text, video, or interactive augmented reality elements. For example, the avatar portrayed in the digital survey indicator  420  (i.e., the avatar) can provide one or more survey questions (e.g., provide an audible survey question or a text survey question). Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a digital survey in the form of text augmented reality elements and/or as a digital video augmented reality element. 
     In addition, in one or more embodiments the digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides a digital survey via an augmented reality screen. In particular, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate an augmented reality element that has a similar appearance to a touch screen. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can present a digital survey via the augmented reality screen. To illustrate, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can place the augmented reality screen on a real-world environmental component (e.g., such that the augmented reality screen appears to be lying on a table). The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a digital survey as text or other augmented reality elements such that they appear on the augmented reality screen. 
     In one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR system  100  can provide a digital survey in a particular presentation style based on real world environmental components and/or augmented reality elements available in a particular view. For example, as just mentioned, the digital AR/VR system  100  can detect a table in a view via an augmented reality device and provide the digital survey in relation to the table (e.g., on an augmented reality screen lying on the table). However, in the absence of a table in a particular view, digital AR/VR system  100  can provide the digital survey in an alternate presentation style. For example, the digital AR/VR system  100  can provide the digital survey as an augmented reality element that appears to float in the air or on an augmented reality screen on a wall within the particular view. 
     The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide digital surveys in relation to one or more real-world environmental components. Indeed,  FIGS.  4 D and  4 E  illustrate providing a digital survey indicator and digital survey in relation to a real-world environmental component. Specifically,  FIG.  4 D  illustrates a view  430  via the augmented reality device  402  of a television  432  displaying media content  434 . As discussed previously, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect user interaction with a real-world component and, in response, provide a digital survey indicator. In relation to  FIG.  4 D , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  determines, via the augmented reality device  402  that the user is watching the medial content  434  (e.g., a particular movie). In response, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides a digital survey indicator  436 . Specifically, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  accesses a database of triggering events and determines that user interaction with the media content  434  (e.g., viewing the media content  434 ) is a triggering event for providing the digital survey indicator  436 . 
     Moreover, as mentioned, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can identify user interaction with a digital survey indicator, and, in response, provide a digital survey via an augmented reality device. For example,  FIG.  4 E  illustrates providing a digital survey via an augmented reality device upon user interaction with a digital survey indicator. In particular,  FIG.  4 E  illustrates a view  440  via the augmented reality device  402  that includes the television  432  and a survey question  442  with selectable options  442   a - 442   c  provided as an augmented reality element. 
     In relation to the embodiment of  FIG.  4 E , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides the survey question  442  based on user interaction with the digital survey indicator  436 . As mentioned above, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can identity a variety of user interactions. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can determine that a user points at, selects, looks at, or otherwise gestures toward the digital survey indicator  436 . 
     As discussed, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide digital surveys in relation to a real-world environmental component. As shown in  FIG.  4 E , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides the survey question  442  for display next to the television  432 . Specifically, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides the survey question for display via the augmented reality device  402  such that, if a user of the augmented reality device  402  changes the view  440  (e.g., the user&#39;s head turns), the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can modify the location of the survey question  442  so that the survey question  442  maintains its position relative to the television  432  and/or the media content  434  in the view  440 . 
     It will be appreciated that the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can position the survey question  442  in relation to the television  432  in a variety of ways. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can place the survey question  442  above, below, next to, or on top of the television  432 . Moreover, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can modify the location (e.g., if the user turns to the left such that the current location of the survey question  442  is outside the view  440 , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can change the location of the survey question  442  from the right side of the television  432  to the left side of the television  432 ). 
     In addition, in the event that the user of the augmented reality device  402  changes the view  440  to an extent that the television  432  is no longer in view (e.g., the user turns their head by 180 degrees, or the user leaves the room), in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR system  100  continues to provide the digital survey in relation to a different real world environmental component. For example, if the television  432  is no longer in view, the digital AR/VR system can provide the survey question  442  in relation to a remote control or as an augmented reality element in a notification bar. In other embodiments, upon changing the view  440  so that the television  432  is no longer in view, the digital AR/VR system  100  ceases providing the digital survey until the television  432  comes back into view (e.g., until the user turns their head back toward the television  432 ). In other embodiments, upon changing the  440  so that the television  432  is out of view, the digital AR/VR system  100  replaces a digital survey with a digital survey indicator (e.g., to signal to the user that a digital survey is still available, even though the user turns away from the digital survey). Furthermore, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR system provides a notification as an augmented reality element prompting the respondent to finish the survey (e.g., “Do you want to finish the digital survey now or later?”). 
     In addition to positioning a digital survey in relation to a real-world environmental component, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide digital surveys in relation to augmented reality elements. For example, in one or more embodiments, the augmented reality device  402  can provide the television  432  and the media content  434  as an augmented reality element (i.e., the television  432  is not a real television but an augmented reality television). The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can position the survey question  442  in relation to the television  432  and/or the media content  434  even if they are provided for display as augmented reality elements. 
     Moreover, as discussed above, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a digital survey such that the survey is directed to target respondents with particular characteristics. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can monitor user profiles and/or user interactions to identify respondents with the particular characteristics. To illustrate, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a digital survey with a feature that indicates the digital survey should be provided to a respondent that is female and drinking a diet soda. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can monitor user input of a plurality of augmented reality devices to identify females drinking a diet soda, and in response, provide the digital survey. 
     It will be appreciated that digital AR/VR system  100  can monitor multiple user interactions to determine target respondents. For instance, the digital AR/VR system  100  can identify a particular target respondent based on a plurality of monitored user interactions over a period of time. To illustrate, rather than identifying females that drink a diet soda, the digital AR/VR system  100  can identify females that drink at least three diet sodas in a day. Specifically, as discussed previously, the digital AR/VR system  100  can monitor when users drink diet sodas and store the monitored information in a user profile corresponding to the user. The digital AR/VR system  100  can detect, via the user profile, that a female has consumed a third diet soda in a day, and in response, provide a digital survey. 
     Furthermore, in providing digital surveys, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also select one or more survey questions to provide for display. Indeed, as discussed above, in one or more embodiments the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a decision-tree (or other algorithm) that identifies questions to provide in response to particular user interactions. Accordingly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can select survey questions based on a variety of factors, including user interactions with real-world components, user interactions with augmented reality elements, and/or user profile data. To illustrate, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can select a survey question based on a user visiting a particular location, engaging in certain conduct, or interacting with a particular object. Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can select a survey question based on a user&#39;s demographic information (e.g., age or gender), preferences, interests, computing devices (e.g., Mac or PC), operating system, browser, or other information stored in a user profile. 
     As mentioned above, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also identify response data. In particular, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can identify response data based on user interactions with a digital survey via an augmented reality device. For example, as shown in  FIG.  4 E , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can identify selection of the option  442   a . In particular, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can receive user input indicating that the user of the augmented reality device  402  pointed at the option  442   a  utilizing their hand  444 . Based on the user pointing at the option  442   a , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can determine the user response to the survey question  442  (e.g., “Great”). 
     It will be appreciated that the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can receive response data from a variety of user interactions, including selection of an option, text input, an audible response, or biometric input. For example, in relation to  FIG.  4 E , in addition to detecting user selection of the option  442   a , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can track biometric data via the augmented reality device (e.g., heart rate or heart pressure). The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can identify both the selection of the option  442   a  and the biometric data as response data. 
     By collecting biometric data together with user selections, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can assist administrators in identifying correlations between user opinions and physical responses. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can determine that products that cause an increase in heart rate tend to result in more favorable (or less favorable) consumer opinions. 
     Although  FIGS.  4 D- 4 E  illustrate providing a digital survey indicator prior to providing a digital survey, it will be appreciated that in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides a digital survey directly (without first providing a digital survey indicator). For example, utilizing similar methods described above, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect a user interaction (e.g., a triggering event) and provide a digital survey in relation to the collar  404 , via the notification bar  410 , or via the digital survey indicator  420 . Similarly, upon detecting user interaction with the television  432  and/or the media content  434 , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide the survey question  442  (e.g., without first providing the digital survey indicator  436 ). The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a digital survey (e.g., identify timing and position of a digital survey) as described above in relation to digital survey indicators. 
     As mentioned above, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can iteratively generate digital surveys based on user interaction via an augmented reality device. In particular, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a first survey question, detect user interaction with a real-world environmental component and/or augmented reality component, and select a second survey question based on the detected user interaction. 
     For example,  FIG.  4 F  illustrates iteratively generating and providing a digital survey based on user interaction with a real-world environmental component and/or an augmented reality element in accordance with one or more embodiments. In particular,  FIG.  4 F  illustrates a view  450  of a watch  452  via the augmented reality device  402 . Upon detecting user interaction with the watch  452  (e.g., that a user of the augmented reality device  402  is wearing the watch  452  or that a user of the augmented reality device  402  has never utilized a location feature of the watch  452 ), the digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides a first survey question  454  in the form of an augmented reality element. Specifically, the first survey question  454  comprises a text question and instructions (e.g., “Have you tried the location feature yet? Press this button twice.”) Moreover, the first survey question  454  includes an augmented reality element in the form of an arrow  454   a  providing a visual indication for how to activate the location feature on the watch  452 . 
     Upon providing the first survey questions  454  for display, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  monitors user interaction with the watch  452  via the augmented reality device  402 . Moreover, based on the monitored user interaction, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide another question for display. In this manner, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide interactive and responsive survey questions based on user interaction. 
     For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can monitor user interactions with the watch  452  and determine if the user of the augmented reality device  402  activates the location feature on the watch  452 . Upon detecting that the user activates the location feature of the watch  452 , as shown in  FIG.  4 G , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides for display a second survey question  456 . In other words, detecting that the user activates the location feature of the watch  452  generates response data to the survey question. 
     The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also detect user interaction with the second survey question  456  and gather response data. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect an audible response, entry of text, selection of selectable options, or some other user interaction. Moreover, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can continue to provide additional survey questions upon detecting user interaction via the augmented reality device  402 . 
     Although  FIG.  4 G  illustrates the second survey question  456  upon detection of a particular user interaction with the watch  452 , it will be appreciated that the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide alternative survey questions in response to different user interactions. For example, if the user goes a period of time without activating the location feature, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a second survey question regarding the location of the location feature and whether the location feature is difficult to find. Similarly, if the user activates the location feature, but takes a significant amount of time to do so, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a survey question regarding the time it takes to identify the location feature. In this manner, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can utilize an augmented reality device to provide an interactive digital survey that provides survey questions in response to perceived user interactions. 
     Moreover, although  FIG.  4 G  illustrates the second survey question  456  upon detection of a particular user interaction with the watch  452 , it will be appreciated that the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide alternative survey questions in response to different user interactions. For example, if the user goes a period of time without activating the location feature, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a second survey question regarding the location of the location feature and whether the location feature is difficult to find. Similarly, if the user activates the location feature, but takes a significant amount of time to do so, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a survey question regarding the time it takes to identify the location feature. In this manner, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can utilize an augmented reality device to provide an interactive digital survey that provides survey questions in response to user interactions. 
     In addition to providing digital surveys in relation to a watch, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide digital surveys in relation to individuals. Indeed, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  allows administrators (or other users) to generate and provide digital surveys via an augmented reality device in relation to particular individuals. To illustrate, an administrator can sell a product (e.g., a shirt) to a consumer and obtain permission from the consumer to provide an augmented reality survey in relation to the consumer when the consumer utilizes the product (e.g., the shirt). 
     For example,  FIG.  4 G  illustrates a view  460  via the augmented reality device  402  comprising an individual  462 . The digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides for display via the augmented reality device  402  a survey question  464  (with selectable options  464   a - 464   b ) as an augmented reality element in relation to the individual  462 . In particular, the individual  462  provided permissions upon purchasing a shirt (e.g., in return for an incentive, such as a discount on the shirt) to allow administration of a digital survey in conjunction with wearing the shirt. Accordingly, when users of an augmented reality device view the individual  462 , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides the survey question  464 . 
     In addition to allowing administrators to provide survey questions in relation to other individuals, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  also allows users to generate digital surveys (e.g., digital surveys that are provided for display when respondents view the users utilizing augmented reality devices). Thus, and as illustrated in  FIG.  4 H , in one or more embodiments, an individual  462  can generate a digital survey such that when other users view the individual  462  via augmented reality devices, the individual  462  is shown together with a digital survey (e.g., the survey question  464 ). Accordingly, when the individual  462  comes into the view  460  via the augmented reality device  402 , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  generates and provides the survey question  464 . In this manner, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can allow individuals to present their own digital surveys (e.g., as a manner of interacting with other users of augmented reality devices). 
     In providing digital surveys, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also limit or control the number or identity of other users that are permitted to see one or more digital surveys as augmented reality elements. For example, the individual  462  can specify that only certain individuals having augmented reality devices (e.g., connections in a contact list) will be presented with the survey question  464 . In this manner, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide digital surveys in relation to individuals, while also maintaining privacy. 
     It will be appreciated that although  FIGS.  4 A- 4 H  illustrate digital survey indicators and/or digital surveys implemented as visual elements (i.e., visual augmented reality elements), the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide audible augment reality elements. Indeed, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides digital survey indicators and/or digital surveys utilizing exclusively audible (not visual) augmented reality elements. 
     For example, in response to detecting a trigger, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide an audible digital survey indicator via an augmented reality device. In particular, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a voice or other audible noise (e.g., a bell ringing) indicating a digital survey is available. 
     Similar to other digital survey indicators, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide an audible digital survey indicator in relation to a real-world environmental component or augmented-reality element. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide an audible augmented reality element such that it sounds to a user like the audible augmented reality element is originating from a direction corresponding to a real-world environment component or augmented-reality element. 
     The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also detect a user interaction with an audible digital survey indicator. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect a voice response from a user indicating a desire to take a digital survey. 
     Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide a digital survey via audible augmented reality elements. For example, upon user interaction with a digital survey indicator, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide audible questions to the user. Furthermore, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect audible (or other types of) responses. 
     As discussed previously, in addition to augmented reality devices, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide digital surveys via virtual reality devices. In particular, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide digital survey indicators, provide survey questions, and receive response data via virtual reality devices. In this vein,  FIGS.  5 A- 5 H  illustrate administering digital surveys via a virtual reality device in accordance with one or more embodiments. 
     For example,  FIG.  5 A  illustrates a virtual environment  500  provided for display via a virtual reality device  502 . The virtual environment  500  comprises a plurality of virtual elements, such as the virtual tree  504 . As mentioned previously in relation to virtual environments generally, a user of the virtual reality device  502  can travel to a variety of virtual locations, interact with other users (e.g., via virtual avatars), and/or participate in virtual activities (e.g., virtual games or virtual shopping) in the virtual environment  500 . 
     The virtual device  502  comprises a headset with a screen capable of providing three-dimensional representations of the virtual environment  500 . In particular, the virtual device  502  comprises a headset that detects movements, gestures, and other user input and modifies a view of the virtual environment  500  in response to the detected user input. 
     The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can monitor user interactions via the virtual reality device  502  with the virtual environment  500 . For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can monitor locations, activities, or purchases of a user of the virtual reality device  502 . Moreover, based on monitored user interactions the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a digital survey indicator and/or digital survey in relation to the virtual environment  500 . 
     For example,  FIG.  5 A  illustrates a digital survey indicator  506  comprising an avatar within the virtual environment  500 . The digital survey indicator  506  can ask the user of the virtual reality device  502  to participate in a digital survey. Moreover, the digital survey indicator  506  can ask survey questions, receive responses, and interact with the user of the virtual reality device  502 . To illustrate, the digital survey indicator  506  can ask if a user wishes to participate in a digital survey and then provide the digital survey via an interview (e.g., audible questions and responses or written questions and responses). In this manner, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a digital survey via an interactive correspondence with an avatar in a virtual environment. 
     The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a variety of other digital survey indicators. For example,  FIG.  5 B  illustrates a virtual notification bar  510  with a digital survey indicator  512  provided as a virtual element. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect selection of the digital survey indicator  512  and administer a digital survey (e.g., audible question and answers, textual questions and answers, etc.). 
     Similar to the digital survey indicators discussed above in relation to augmented reality devices, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide digital survey indicators in a virtual environment in relation to other virtual elements. For example,  FIG.  5 C  illustrates the environment  500  with a digital survey indicator  520  provided for display in relation to a virtual building  522 . As a user moves in the virtual environment  500 , the digital survey indicator  520  will remain within a proximity (or distance) of the building  522 . 
     Furthermore, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide digital survey indicators based on user interaction with the virtual environment  500 . For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can determine that a user has previously visited the building  522  and detect that the user is in the vicinity of the building  522 . Accordingly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide the digital survey indicator  520  (corresponding to a digital survey regarding the building  522 ). 
     As briefly mentioned above, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide a dedicated virtual survey environment for administering digital surveys. For example,  FIG.  5 D  illustrates the virtual environment  500  with a digital survey indicator  530  comprising a virtual door (e.g., for entering a digital “survey room”). A user can interact with the digital survey indicator  530  (e.g., open the door) to enter a dedicated virtual survey environment. 
     In particular,  FIG.  5 E  illustrates a virtual survey environment  540  (e.g., a survey room upon user interaction with the digital survey indicator  530 ). Although  FIG.  5 E  illustrates the virtual survey environment  540  as a room, it will be appreciated that the virtual survey environment  540  can comprise different virtual surroundings. For example, the virtual survey environment  540  can appear as a building, natural surroundings (e.g., a forest with a path), or some other surroundings. 
     As shown in  FIG.  5 E , the virtual survey environment  540  comprises a survey question  542  with virtual response elements  544 ,  546 . Specifically, the survey question  542  comprises a virtual text element and the virtual response elements  544 ,  546  comprise virtual doors. A respondent can respond to the survey question  542  based on user interaction with the virtual response elements  544 ,  546 . For instance, the respondent can move within the virtual survey environment  500  (e.g., move an avatar or other representation of the respondent) toward the virtual response element  544  and interact with the virtual response element  544 . For example, the respondent can open the virtual response element  544  and walk through the door. 
     Furthermore, upon walking through the virtual response element  544 , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide an additional virtual survey environment with an additional survey question and additional virtual response elements. Accordingly, in one or embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  allows the respondent to move through various rooms as the respondent responds to a survey. 
     Moreover, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR system  100  can modify the appearance of virtual survey environments (e.g., to increase engagement, give users motivation to continue to different virtual survey rooms, and increase the percentage of completed surveys). Indeed, the digital AR/VR system  100  an modify the appearance of virtual survey environments based on a variety of factors, including digital survey questions, digital survey responses (i.e., response data), and/or a user profile. 
     For example, the digital AR/VR system  100  can provide a digital survey regarding vacations, and the digital AR/VR system  100  can modify the appearance of virtual survey environments based on responses to the digital survey. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect response data that indicates a respondent likes vacations at the beach, and, in response, provide a virtual survey environment that corresponds to a beach environment (e.g., when the respondent walks through a door corresponding to a beach, the next survey room is in a beach environment). 
     In addition to interactive movement through rooms, it will be appreciated that the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide survey questions and receive response data in a variety of forms in a virtual environment. For example,  FIG.  5 F  illustrates the survey question  542  together with selectable virtual elements  550 ,  552 . As shown, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can receive response data based on user interaction with the selectable virtual element  552  via a hand  554 . Specifically, the respondent can utilize the hand  554  to gesture toward (e.g., point a finger toward) the selectable virtual element  552 . 
     The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect a variety of additional gestures in identifying response data. For example, as shown in  FIG.  5 G , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can receive response data based on a thumbs up gesture  560 . Specifically, the virtual reality device  502  can detect (e.g., via gloves or a camera) that a user makes the thumbs up gesture  560  (or a thumbs down gesture). Based on the thumbs up gesture  560  the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can determine response data. 
     In addition, to the gestures illustrated in  FIGS.  5 F,  5 G , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can identify response data based on a variety of additional user interactions. For instance, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect a variety of additional gestures (e.g., point and shoot of a finger, placing a palm over a selectable option, punching an option with a closed fist). In addition, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can determine response data based on a respondent looking (e.g., focusing eyes or turning a head) toward a particular virtual element. Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can determine response data from user interaction with a controller (e.g., movement of a controller joystick and selection of a controller button) or keyboard. Furthermore, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a virtual monitor for display and the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can identify user interaction with the virtual monitor. 
     The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also iteratively administer a digital survey based on ongoing user interactions with a virtual object. For instance, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can administer a digital survey by providing a virtual object and monitoring user interaction with the virtual object. Based on the monitored user interaction, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate survey questions. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can obtain response data to the survey questions in the form of a selection, audible response, text response, etc. 
     For example,  FIG.  5 H  illustrates a virtual environment  570  displayed by the virtual reality device  502 . The virtual environment  570  comprises a virtual car  572  simulating a real car. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can conduct a survey by allowing a respondent to interact with the virtual car  572 . For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect that the user moves toward the front of the car and looks at the front profile. In response, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a survey question related to the front profile of the car (e.g., “what do you think about how the car looks from the front?”). The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can then determine response data from the user. 
     The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide instructions for interacting with the virtual car  572 . For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can instruct the respondent to get into the front seat. Upon detecting that the respondent has entered the car, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect additional user interactions. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can determine that the user looks at the dashboard. In response, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can ask a survey question (e.g., “how do you think the radio looks within the overall design of the dashboard?”). In this manner, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide an interactive digital survey that is based on user interactions with a virtual object. 
     The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also determine correlations between user interactions and resulting impressions of a virtual object. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can detect that respondents that enter the virtual car  572  have a favorable impression at the end of the digital survey of the virtual car  572 , whereas respondents that do not enter the virtual car  572  do not have a favorable impression at the end of the digital survey. Administrators can then utilize this information, for example, to encourage a sales force to have potential purchasers get into the vehicle before making a purchasing decision. 
     Although  FIGS.  5 A- 5 H  illustrate visual elements in providing digital survey indicators and digital surveys, it will be appreciated that in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  utilizes auditory elements. Indeed, as described above in relation to augmented reality elements, in one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  utilizes exclusively auditory elements to provide digital survey indicators and digital surveys in a virtual environment via a virtual reality device. 
     In addition to providing digital surveys, as mentioned previously, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide digital survey results via AR/VR devices. In particular, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can analyze response data and generate survey results. Moreover, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide survey results via an AR/VR device to provide administrators with more engaging (and/or timely) information. For instance, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide digital survey results in relation to virtual elements (e.g., virtual representations of objects, products, or employees) or in relation to augmented reality elements (e.g., augmented reality elements displayed in relation to real-world environmental components). 
     For example,  FIG.  6 A  illustrates a representation of providing results of a digital survey via a virtual reality device. Specifically,  FIG.  6 A  shows a virtual environment  600  provided via a virtual reality device  601 . The virtual environment  600  comprises a plurality of products  602   a - 602   n  on virtual shelves. As shown, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate the plurality of products  602   a - 602   n  as virtual elements to provide information regarding results of one or more digital surveys. 
     For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate virtual elements with a particular appearance to present survey results. In relation to  FIG.  6 A , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  generates the product  602   a  with a light shade, indicating that the product  602   a  has received below average survey results. Moreover, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  generates the product  602   c  with a dark shade, indicating that the product  602   c  has received above average survey results. 
     In addition, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  also provides the product  602   a  for display with a virtual element  604   a  indicating more detailed survey results. In particular, the virtual element  604   a  indicates a summary of ratings received during one or more digital surveys. Specifically, the virtual element  604   a  indicates that the product  602   a  received (on average) two out of five stars as reflected in response data to one or more digital surveys. 
     The digital AR/VR survey system  100  provide the virtual environment  600  such that users can interact with and immerse themselves within the virtual environment  600 . For example, users can move within the virtual environment  600  to different virtual aisles to view different products. Notably, administrators can identify the highest performing products by simply looking at the provided virtual elements. 
     Similarly, a user can easily modify the virtual environment  600 . For example, the user may wish to organize the products  602   a - 602   n  according to one or more product characteristics (e.g., price, highest survey results, profit margin, location within a store, or advertising expenditures). The user can interact with the virtual environment  600  (e.g., via one or more virtual drop down menus and/or selectable elements) and select one or more characteristics. In response, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can present the virtual environment  600  with the products  602   a - 602   n  organized according to the selected characteristics. In this manner, administrators can easily and quickly utilize the virtual environment  600  to identify trends in the survey results, determine high performing products, identify poorly performing products, and make business decisions. 
     Although  FIG.  6 A  illustrates a set of particular products (e.g., the products  602   a - 602   n ) arranged on virtual store shelves, it will be appreciated that the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide digital survey results regarding different subjects utilizing different virtual elements and different virtual environments. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide digital survey results regarding automobiles in a virtual show room. Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide virtual results of an employee survey in a virtual office with avatars representing the individual employees (and virtual elements displayed in conjunction with the virtual employees indicating survey results). 
     Moreover, although  FIG.  6 A  illustrates a representation of providing results via a virtual reality device, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide similar results utilizing an augmented reality device. For example, an augmented reality device can provide augmented reality elements overlaid on a view of a real-world environment (e.g., a real-world store) to provide survey results similar to the representation of  FIG.  6 A . 
     For example, in relation to  FIG.  6 A , rather than generating a virtual environment, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide augmented reality elements via an augmented reality device in relation to real-world products on store shelves. In particular, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide augmented reality elements in relation to real products  602   a - 602   n  that indicate survey results (e.g., green augmented reality elements in relation to products receiving higher scores and red augmented reality elements in relation to products receiving lower scores). Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide the stars  604   a  as augmented reality elements in relation to the products  602   a - 602   n . In this manner, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide a store owner with real-time survey results regarding the store-owner&#39;s products. Indeed, the store-owner can identify and utilize survey results simply by walking around and looking at products via an augmented reality device. 
     In addition to providing survey results of products, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also utilize augmented reality devices to provide survey results in relation to a variety of other real-world environmental components (or augmented reality elements). For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide survey results regarding a location, event, media content, business, person, employer, software application, and/or employer via augmented reality devices. 
     For example,  FIG.  6 B  illustrates providing survey results via an augmented reality device in relation to an employee. Specifically,  FIG.  6 B  illustrates a view  610  of an employee  614  (e.g., an employee of a call center) via an augmented reality device  612 . In particular, an employer of the employee  614  utilizes the augmented reality device  612  and looks at the employee  614 . In response, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides an augmented reality element  616  for display via the augmented reality device  612 . The augmented reality element  616  provides survey results in relation to the employee  614  (e.g., an average rating based on survey response data from call participants and the most recent comment from a call participant). 
     In one or more embodiments, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  generates the augmented reality element  616  based on a database of survey results (e.g., processed response data). In particular, in relation to  FIG.  6 B , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  detects the employee  614  in the view  610  and determines survey results corresponding to the employee  614 . Specifically, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  identifies the employee  614  (e.g., utilizing a facial recognition algorithm) and accesses a repository of survey results. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  searches the repository and identifies survey results corresponding to the employee  614 . The digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides the survey results for display to the employer utilizing the augmented reality device  612  by generating the augmented reality element  616 . In this manner, an employer can receive real-time survey results in relation to employee surveys simply by looking at employees utilizing an augmented reality device. 
     It will be appreciated that although  FIGS.  6 A- 6 B  illustrate digital survey results in relation to individual products or employees, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide digital survey results in relation to a plurality of individuals or products. For example,  FIG.  6 C  illustrates providing digital survey results in relation to a plurality of individuals attending a baseball game. In particular,  FIG.  6 C  illustrates an aerial view  620  via an augmented reality device  622  of a baseball stadium  624 . The digital AR/VR survey system  100  provides augmented reality elements  626   a - 626   n  in relation to seating sections of the baseball stadium  624 . The augmented reality elements  626   a - 626   n  indicate survey results of customer satisfaction surveys within the corresponding section of the baseball stadium  624 . 
     Specifically, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  receives response data from customers at the baseball game. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  compiles the response data into data survey results (e.g., identifies average survey results in relation to all of the customers in each section). The digital AR/VR survey system  100  then provide augmented reality elements in relation to each section indicating the survey results. Accordingly, a manager of customer service employees can obtain real-time survey results, easily identify sections where customers are having concerns, and act to resolve the concerns to provide a better experience. Moreover, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  enables the manager to do so simply by looking at various sections utilizing an augmented reality device. 
     It will be appreciated that although the view  620  is an aerial view of the stadium, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide an augmented reality element from any view. Thus, a manager (or owner) in the baseball stadium  624  can simply look around the stadium and the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide augmented reality elements that allow the manager to see survey results in relation to each section. 
     It will be appreciated that, in addition to providing augmented reality elements corresponding to a plurality of individuals, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide augmented reality elements in relation to individual customers. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide augmented reality elements displaying customer comments in response to a digital survey in relation to the customer that provided the comment. 
     Furthermore, although  FIG.  6 C  illustrates providing digital survey results in relation to a baseball stadium, it will be appreciated that the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide digital survey results in any real-world environment. For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can calculate digital survey results from passengers on an airplane and provide an augmented reality element in relation to the plane (e.g., as it lands) so that airline employees can identify flights that have positive or negative experiences. Similarly, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide augmented reality elements in relation to individual airline passengers as they exit an airplane so that airline employees can assist those that had a negative experience or identify those passengers that had a positive experience for further feedback. 
     It will be appreciated that the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide digital survey results in relation to any type of response data, including response data gathered in relation to AR/VR devices (or other devices). For example, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide digital survey results in relation to response data gathered via an augmented reality device. To illustrate, a store owner may wish to modify a store layout. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate a virtual environment that comprises a virtual store that simulates various configurations of the real store. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can then administer the digital survey to respondents via virtual reality devices. For instance, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can have respondents move through various configurations of the virtual store (e.g., attempting to find particular products depending on different layouts) and gather response data (e.g., monitoring how the respondents moved through the store and ask questions). The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can then provide the survey results via a virtual reality device to the store owner. For instance, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can recreate the virtual environment and provide virtual elements that track how the respondents moved through the store in search of particular products. The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also display comments from the respondents via the virtual environment (e.g., as the respondents move through the store). The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide virtual elements to indicate patterns of movement through the store (e.g., hot spots more frequently traveled and cold spots that were less frequently traveled). In this manner, the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide results of a digital survey conducted via a virtual reality device via another virtual reality device. 
     The digital AR/VR survey system  100  can also provide results of a survey conducted via an AR/VR device via an augmented reality device. For instance, individuals that generate digital surveys for response from other users can also display the survey results to other users. For example, in relation to the survey question  464  of  FIG.  4 H , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can generate an augmented reality element that shows results of the digital survey. For example, upon user interaction with one of the selectable options  464   a - 464   b , the digital AR/VR survey system  100  can provide an augmented reality element that indicates digital survey results (e.g., 47% thumbs up, 53% thumbs down). 
       FIGS.  1 - 6 C , the corresponding text, and the examples, provide a number of different systems, devices, and interfaces for providing digital surveys via AR/VR devices. In addition to the foregoing, embodiments disclosed herein also can be described in terms of flowcharts comprising acts and steps in a method for accomplishing a particular result. For example,  FIGS.  7 - 8    illustrates flowcharts of exemplary methods in accordance with one or more embodiments disclosed herein. The methods described in relation to  FIGS.  7 - 8    can be performed with less or more steps/acts or the steps/acts can be performed in differing orders. Additionally, the steps/acts described herein can be repeated or performed in parallel with one another or in parallel with different instances of the same or similar steps/acts. 
       FIG.  7    illustrates a flowchart of a method  700  for providing digital surveys via an augmented reality device. The method  700  can be implemented by the digital AR/VR survey system  100  described above. As shown, the method  700  includes an act  710  of identifying a user interaction with a real-world environmental component. In particular, the act  710  can include identifying a user interaction with a real-world environmental component from data received from an augmented reality device of a user. For example, in one or more embodiments, the act  710  comprises determining, via the augmented reality device, that the user is at a location; determining, via the augmented reality device, that the user is interacting with an object; or determining, via the augmented reality device, that the user is engaged in an activity. 
     In addition, as shown in  FIG.  7   , the method  700  also includes an act  720  of determining a survey question. In particular, the act  720  can include in response to the identified user interaction with the real-world environmental component, determining a survey question to provide to the user of the augmented reality device. For example, in one or more embodiments, the act  720  comprises identifying a survey question corresponding to the identified user interaction with the real-world environmental component. 
     As illustrated in  FIG.  7   , the method  700  also includes an act  730  of providing a digital survey indicator as an augmented reality element via an augmented reality device. In particular, the act  730  can include providing, to the augmented reality device of the user, a digital survey indicator as an augmented reality element positioned in relation to the real-world environmental component. For example, in one or more embodiments (e.g., where identifying the user interaction with the real-world environmental component comprises determining, via the augmented reality device, that the user is viewing an object), the act  730  comprises providing the augmented reality element for display within a proximity of the object via the augmented reality device 
     As shown in  FIG.  7   , the method  700  also includes an act  740  of providing the survey question via the augmented reality device. In particular, the act  740  includes, based on receiving an indication of user interaction with the digital survey indicator, providing, to the augmented reality device and for presentation to the user, the survey question. For example, in one or more embodiments, the act  740  comprises providing for display a text survey question and a plurality of text answers as a second augmented reality element via the augmented reality device. In addition, the act  740  can include providing an audible survey question via the augmented reality device. 
     Moreover, as illustrated in  FIG.  7   , the method  700  also includes an act  750  of receiving response data via the augmented reality device. In particular, the act  750  can include receiving response data collected from the augmented reality device in response to the survey question. For example, in one or more embodiments, the act  750  comprises receiving an indication that the user has selected one of the plurality of text answers from the second augmented reality element. 
     In addition, the method  700  can also include in response to receiving the response data collected from the augmented reality device in response to the survey question, providing for presentation to the user an instruction to perform an action as a second augmented reality element via the augmented reality device. Further, in one or more embodiments, the method  700  also comprises identifying performance of the action by the user via the augmented reality device. In addition, the method  700  can also include, in response to identifying performance of the action by the user, providing for presentation to the user a second survey question corresponding to the performance of the action by the user. 
       FIG.  8    illustrates another flowchart of a method  800  for providing digital surveys via a virtual reality device. As illustrated, the method  800  includes an act  810  of maintaining a user profile in relation to a virtual environment. In particular, the act  810  can include maintaining a user profile of a user of a virtual reality device by monitoring user interactions in relation to a virtual environment. For example, in one or more embodiments, the act  810  comprises monitoring one or more locations visited by the user in the virtual environment; or monitoring user interaction with one or more objects in the virtual environment. 
     In addition, as shown in  FIG.  8   , the method  800  also includes an act  820  of providing a digital survey indicator for display in the virtual environment via a virtual reality device. In particular, the act  810  can include, based on identifying a new user interaction associated with the user in the virtual environment, providing a digital survey indicator for display to the user in the virtual environment via the virtual reality device. For example, in one or more embodiments, the act  820  comprises receiving an indication of a location corresponding to the user in the virtual environment; or receiving an indication of user interaction by the user with an object in the virtual environment. 
     Furthermore, the act  820  can include providing the digital survey indicator for display in association with an object in the virtual environment. For instance, the act  820  can include determining a correspondence between the new user interaction and the object in the virtual environment; and based on the determined correspondence, providing the digital survey indicator for display in association with the object in the virtual environment. Moreover, the act  820  can include providing for display an indication of a virtual survey room. 
     Further, as shown in  FIG.  8   , the method  800  also includes an act  830  of analyzing the user profile to determine a survey question. In particular, the act  830  can include analyzing the user profile and the monitored user interactions of the user of the virtual reality device to determine a survey question to provide to the user. For instance, the act  830  can include searching a database of survey questions and corresponding user interactions; identifying the monitored user interactions in the database; and providing the survey question corresponding to the monitored user interactions in the database. 
     As illustrated in  FIG.  8   , the method  800  also includes an act  840  of providing the survey question in the virtual environment via the virtual reality device. In particular, the act  840  can include based on receiving an indication of a user interaction with the digital survey indicator in the virtual environment, providing for presentation to the user the survey question in the virtual environment. For example, in one or more embodiments (e.g., where providing the digital survey indicator comprises providing for display an indication of a virtual survey room), the act  840  comprises providing for display the survey questions in the virtual survey room. 
     As shown in  FIG.  8   , the method  800  also includes an act  850  of receiving response data via the virtual reality device. In particular, the act  850  can include receiving response data collected from the virtual reality device in response to the survey question. For example, in one or more embodiments, the act  850  comprises receiving an indication of a gesture from the user via the virtual reality device; receiving an indication of an audible response from the user via the virtual reality device; receiving an indication of a direction the user is looking via the virtual reality device; or receiving an indication of movement corresponding to the user in the virtual environment. In addition, the act  850  can include receiving biometric data collected from the virtual reality device, wherein biometric data comprises at least one of: heart rate data, blood pressure, body temperature, or breathing rate. 
     In one or more embodiments, the method  800  also includes providing for display response data from the user and a plurality of additional users for display via a second virtual reality device. In particular, the method  800  can include generating survey results from response data; and providing the survey results via the second virtual reality device. 
     Embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise or utilize a special purpose or general-purpose computer including computer hardware, such as, for example, one or more processors and system memory, as discussed in greater detail below. Embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure also include physical and other computer-readable media for carrying or storing computer-executable instructions and/or data structures. In particular, one or more of the processes described herein may be implemented at least in part as instructions embodied in a non-transitory computer-readable medium and executable by one or more computing devices (e.g., any of the media content access devices described herein). In general, a processor (e.g., a microprocessor) receives instructions, from a non-transitory computer-readable medium, (e.g., a memory, etc.), and executes those instructions, thereby performing one or more processes, including one or more of the processes described herein. 
     Computer-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer system. Computer-readable media that store computer-executable instructions are non-transitory computer-readable storage media (devices). Computer-readable media that carry computer-executable instructions are transmission media. Thus, by way of example, and not limitation, embodiments of the disclosure can comprise at least two distinctly different kinds of computer-readable media: non-transitory computer-readable storage media (devices) and transmission media. 
     Non-transitory computer-readable storage media (devices) includes RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM, solid state drives (“SSDs”) (e.g., based on RAM), Flash memory, phase-change memory (“PCM”), other types of memory, other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store desired program code means in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures and which can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer. 
     A “network” is defined as one or more data links that enable the transport of electronic data between computer systems and/or modules and/or other electronic devices. When information is transferred or provided over a network or another communications connection (either hardwired, wireless, or a combination of hardwired or wireless) to a computer, the computer properly views the connection as a transmission medium. Transmissions media can include a network and/or data links which can be used to carry desired program code means in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures and which can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer. Combinations of the above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media. 
     Further, upon reaching various computer system components, program code means in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures can be transferred automatically from transmission media to non-transitory computer-readable storage media (devices) (or vice versa). For example, computer-executable instructions or data structures received over a network or data link can be buffered in RAM within a network interface module (e.g., a “NIC”), and then eventually transferred to computer system RAM and/or to less volatile computer storage media (devices) at a computer system. Thus, it should be understood that non-transitory computer-readable storage media (devices) can be included in computer system components that also (or even primarily) utilize transmission media. 
     Computer-executable instructions comprise, for example, instructions and data which, when executed at a processor, cause a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or special purpose processing device to perform a certain function or group of functions. In some embodiments, computer-executable instructions are executed on a general-purpose computer to turn the general-purpose computer into a special purpose computer implementing elements of the disclosure. The computer executable instructions may be, for example, binaries, intermediate format instructions such as assembly language, or even source code. Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the described features or acts described above. Rather, the described features and acts are disclosed as example forms of implementing the claims. 
     Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the disclosure may be practiced in network computing environments with many types of computer system configurations, including, personal computers, desktop computers, laptop computers, message processors, hand-held devices, multi-processor systems, microprocessor-based or programmable consumer electronics, network PCs, minicomputers, mainframe computers, mobile telephones, PDAs, tablets, pagers, routers, switches, and the like. The disclosure may also be practiced in distributed system environments where local and remote computer systems, which are linked (either by hardwired data links, wireless data links, or by a combination of hardwired and wireless data links) through a network, both perform tasks. In a distributed system environment, program modules may be located in both local and remote memory storage devices. 
     Embodiments of the present disclosure can also be implemented in cloud computing environments. In this description, “cloud computing” is defined as a model for enabling on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources. For example, cloud computing can be employed in the marketplace to offer ubiquitous and convenient on-demand access to the shared pool of configurable computing resources. The shared pool of configurable computing resources can be rapidly provisioned via virtualization and released with low management effort or service provider interaction, and then scaled accordingly. 
     A cloud-computing model can be composed of various characteristics such as, for example, on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, measured service, and so forth. A cloud-computing model can also expose various service models, such as, for example, Software as a Service (“SaaS”), Platform as a Service (“PaaS”), and Infrastructure as a Service (“IaaS”). A cloud-computing model can also be deployed using different deployment models such as private cloud, community cloud, public cloud, hybrid cloud, and so forth. In this description and in the claims, a “cloud-computing environment” is an environment in which cloud computing is employed. 
       FIG.  9    illustrates a block diagram of exemplary computing device  900  that may be configured to perform one or more of the processes described above. One will appreciate that one or more computing devices such as the computing device  900  may implement the digital AR/VR survey system  100 , the administrator device  202 , the respondent devices  204   a - 204   n , the server(s)  206 , the virtual reality device  301 , the augmented reality device  402 , the virtual reality device  502 , the virtual reality device  601 , the augmented reality device  612 , and/or the augmented reality device  622 . As shown by  FIG.  9   , the computing device  900  can comprise a processor  902 , a memory  904 , a storage device  906 , an I/O interface  908 , and a communication interface  910 , which may be communicatively coupled by way of a communication infrastructure  912 . While an exemplary computing device  900  is shown in  FIG.  9   , the components illustrated in  FIG.  9    are not intended to be limiting. Additional or alternative components may be used in other embodiments. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, the computing device  900  can include fewer components than those shown in  FIG.  9   . Components of the computing device  900  shown in  FIG.  9    will now be described in additional detail. 
     In one or more embodiments, the processor  902  includes hardware for executing instructions, such as those making up a computer program. As an example and not by way of limitation, to execute instructions, the processor  902  may retrieve (or fetch) the instructions from an internal register, an internal cache, the memory  904 , or the storage device  906  and decode and execute them. In one or more embodiments, the processor  902  may include one or more internal caches for data, instructions, or addresses. As an example and not by way of limitation, the processor  902  may include one or more instruction caches, one or more data caches, and one or more translation lookaside buffers (TLBs). Instructions in the instruction caches may be copies of instructions in the memory  904  or the storage  906 . 
     The memory  904  may be used for storing data, metadata, and programs for execution by the processor(s). The memory  904  may include one or more of volatile and non-volatile memories, such as Random Access Memory (“RAM”), Read Only Memory (“ROM”), a solid state disk (“SSD”), Flash, Phase Change Memory (“PCM”), or other types of data storage. The memory  904  may be internal or distributed memory. 
     The storage device  906  includes storage for storing data or instructions. As an example and not by way of limitation, storage device  906  can comprise a non-transitory storage medium described above. The storage device  906  may include a hard disk drive (HDD), a floppy disk drive, flash memory, an optical disc, a magneto-optical disc, magnetic tape, or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive or a combination of two or more of these. The storage device  906  may include removable or non-removable (or fixed) media, where appropriate. The storage device  906  may be internal or external to the computing device  900 . In one or more embodiments, the storage device  906  is non-volatile, solid-state memory. In other embodiments, the storage device  906  includes read-only memory (ROM). Where appropriate, this ROM may be mask programmed ROM, programmable ROM (PROM), erasable PROM (EPROM), electrically erasable PROM (EEPROM), electrically alterable ROM (EAROM), or flash memory or a combination of two or more of these. 
     The I/O interface  908  allows a user to provide input to, receive output from, and otherwise transfer data to and receive data from computing device  900 . The I/O interface  908  may include a mouse, a keypad or a keyboard, a touch screen, a camera, an optical scanner, network interface, modem, other known I/O devices or a combination of such I/O interfaces. The I/O interface  908  may include one or more devices for presenting output to a user, including, but not limited to, a graphics engine, a display (e.g., a display screen), one or more output drivers (e.g., display drivers), one or more audio speakers, and one or more audio drivers. In certain embodiments, the I/O interface  908  is configured to provide graphical data to a display for presentation to a user. The graphical data may be representative of one or more graphical user interfaces and/or any other graphical content as may serve a particular implementation. 
     The communication interface  910  can include hardware, software, or both. In any event, the communication interface  910  can provide one or more interfaces for communication (such as, for example, packet-based communication) between the computing device  900  and one or more other computing devices or networks. As an example and not by way of limitation, the communication interface  910  may include a network interface controller (NIC) or network adapter for communicating with an Ethernet or other wire-based network or a wireless NIC (WNIC) or wireless adapter for communicating with a wireless network, such as a WI-FI. 
     Additionally or alternatively, the communication interface  910  may facilitate communications with an ad hoc network, a personal area network (PAN), a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a metropolitan area network (MAN), or one or more portions of the Internet or a combination of two or more of these. One or more portions of one or more of these networks may be wired or wireless. As an example, the communication interface  910  may facilitate communications with a wireless PAN (WPAN) (such as, for example, a BLUETOOTH WPAN), a WI-FI network, a WI-MAX network, a cellular telephone network (such as, for example, a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) network), or other suitable wireless network or a combination thereof. 
     Additionally, the communication interface  910  may facilitate communications various communication protocols. Examples of communication protocols that may be used include, but are not limited to, data transmission media, communications devices, Transmission Control Protocol (“TCP”), Internet Protocol (“IP”), File Transfer Protocol (“FTP”), Telnet, Hypertext Transfer Protocol (“HTTP”), Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (“HTTPS”), Session Initiation Protocol (“SIP”), Simple Object Access Protocol (“SOAP”), Extensible Mark-up Language (“XML”) and variations thereof, Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (“SMTP”), Real-Time Transport Protocol (“RTP”), User Datagram Protocol (“UDP”), Global System for Mobile Communications (“GSM”) technologies, Code Division Multiple Access (“CDMA”) technologies, Time Division Multiple Access (“TDMA”) technologies, Short Message Service (“SMS”), Multimedia Message Service (“MMS”), radio frequency (“RF”) signaling technologies, Long Term Evolution (“LTE”) technologies, wireless communication technologies, in-band and out-of-band signaling technologies, and other suitable communications networks and technologies. 
     The communication infrastructure  912  may include hardware, software, or both that couples components of the computing device  900  to each other. As an example and not by way of limitation, the communication infrastructure  912  may include an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) or other graphics bus, an Enhanced Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) bus, a front-side bus (FSB), a HYPERTRANSPORT (HT) interconnect, an Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus, an INFINIBAND interconnect, a low-pin-count (LPC) bus, a memory bus, a Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) bus, a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus, a PCI-Express (PCIe) bus, a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) bus, a Video Electronics Standards Association local (VLB) bus, or another suitable bus or a combination thereof. 
       FIG.  10    illustrates an example network environment  1000  of a survey management system, such as the digital AR/VR survey system  100 . Network environment  1000  includes a client system  1006 , and a survey management system  1002  connected to each other by a network  1004 . Although  FIG.  10    illustrates a particular arrangement of client system  1006 , survey management system  1002 , and network  1004 , this disclosure contemplates any suitable arrangement of client system  1006 , survey management system  1002 , and network  1004 . As an example and not by way of limitation, two or more of client system  1006 , and survey management system  1002  may be connected to each other directly, bypassing network  1004 . 
     As another example, two or more of client system  1006  and survey management system  1002  may be physically or logically co-located with each other in whole, or in part. Moreover, although  FIG.  10    illustrates a particular number of client systems  1006 , survey management systems  1002 , and networks  1004 , this disclosure contemplates any suitable number of client systems  1006 , survey management systems  1002 , and networks  1004 . As an example and not by way of limitation, network environment  1000  may include multiple client systems  1006 , survey management systems  1002 , and networks  1004 . 
     This disclosure contemplates any suitable network  1004 . As an example and not by way of limitation, one or more portions of network  1004  may include an ad hoc network, an intranet, an extranet, a VPN, a LAN, a wireless LAN, a WAN, a wireless WAN, a MAN, a portion of the Internet, a portion of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), a cellular telephone network, or a combination of two or more of these. Network  1004  may include one or more networks. 
     Links may connect client system  1006 , and survey management system  1002  to communication network  1004  or to each other. This disclosure contemplates any suitable links. In particular embodiments, one or more links include one or more wireline (such as for example Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) or Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS)), wireless (such as for example Wi-Fi or Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX)), or optical (such as for example Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) or Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)) links. In particular embodiments, one or more links each include an ad hoc network, an intranet, an extranet, a VPN, a LAN, a WLAN, a WAN, a WWAN, a MAN, a portion of the Internet, a portion of the PSTN, a cellular technology-based network, a satellite communications technology-based network, another link, or a combination of two or more such links. Links need not necessarily be the same throughout network environment  1000 . One or more first links may differ in one or more respects from one or more second links. 
     In particular embodiments, client system  1006  may be an electronic device including hardware, software, or embedded logic components or a combination of two or more such components and capable of carrying out the appropriate functionalities implemented or supported by client system  1006 . As an example and not by way of limitation, a client system  1006  may include any of the computing devices discussed above in relation to  FIG.  8   . A client system  1006  may enable a network user at client system  1006  to access network  1004 . A client system  1006  may enable its user to communicate with other users at other client systems  1006 . 
     In particular embodiments, client system  1006  may include a web browser, such as MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER, GOOGLE CHROME, or MOZILLA FIREFOX, and may have one or more add-ons, plug-ins, or other extensions, such as TOOLBAR or YAHOO TOOLBAR. A user at client system  1006  may enter a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or other address directing the web browser to a particular server (such as server, or a server associated with a third-party system), and the web browser may generate a Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) request and communicate the HTTP request to server. The server may accept the HTTP request and communicate to client system  1006  one or more Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) files responsive to the HTTP request. Client system  1006  may render a webpage based on the HTML files from the server for presentation to the user. This disclosure contemplates any suitable webpage files. As an example and not by way of limitation, webpages may render from HTML files, Extensible Hyper Text Markup Language (XHTML) files, or Extensible Markup Language (XML) files, according to particular needs. Such pages may also execute scripts such as, for example and without limitation, those written in JAVASCRIPT, JAVA, MICROSOFT SILVERLIGHT, combinations of markup language and scripts such as AJAX (Asynchronous JAVASCRIPT and XML), and the like. Herein, reference to a webpage encompasses one or more corresponding webpage files (which a browser may use to render the webpage) and vice versa, where appropriate. 
     In particular embodiments, survey management system  1002  may include a variety of servers, sub-systems, programs, modules, logs, and data stores. In particular embodiments, survey management system  1002  may include one or more of the following: a web server, action logger, API-request server, relevance-and-ranking engine, content-object classifier, notification controller, action log, third-party-content-object-exposure log, inference module, authorization/privacy server, search module, advertisement-targeting module, user-interface module, user-profile store, connection store, third-party content store, or location store. Survey management system  1002  may also include suitable components such as network interfaces, security mechanisms, load balancers, failover servers, management-and-network-operations consoles, other suitable components, or any suitable combination thereof. 
     In particular embodiments, survey management system  1002  may include one or more user-profile stores for storing user profiles. A user profile may include, for example, biographic information, demographic information, behavioral information, social information, or other types of descriptive information, such as work experience, educational history, hobbies or preferences, interests, affinities, or location. Interest information may include interests related to one or more categories and categories may be general or specific. 
     The foregoing specification is described with reference to specific exemplary embodiments thereof. Various embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described with reference to details discussed herein, and the accompanying drawings illustrate the various embodiments. The description above and drawings are illustrative and are not to be construed as limiting. Numerous specific details are described to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments. 
     The additional or alternative embodiments may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.