Proof of Concept (PoC) is a research practice used to demonstrate the feasibility or practicality of an idea or method. It aims to show through a practical model or prototype that the concept works as intended without fully developing the complete application. A PoC in research often includes activities such as analysis, simulations, tests, and demonstrations to validate hypotheses and contribute to knowledge creation about the concept under study.
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One claims that OSC-based audio reactive visuals performs accurate than audio analysis approaches. So, creating an OSC-based application to prove that it performs better than traditional audio analysis methods in VJ apps would be considered a PoC, as it demonstrates the practical viability of using OSC technology for that purpose through a working prototype.