Preface

Committees (PDF)

pp. x

Reviewers (PDF)

pp. xi

Keynote Talk-Chair: Nadia Magnenat-Thalmann

Topological Graphics (Abstract)

Tosiyasu L. Kunii, Kanazawa Institute of Technology

pp. 0002

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Invited Talk-Chair: Tosiyasu L. Kunii

Some New Challenging Research Topics in Human Animation (Abstract)

N. Magnenat-Thalmann, University of Geneva

L. Moccozet, University of Geneva

pp. 0012

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Meshes-Chair: Giovanni Gallo

Parallel Triangular Mesh Decimation without Sorting (Abstract)

Martin Franc, University of West Bohemia in Plzen

Václav Skala, University of West Bohemia in Plzen

pp. 0022

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Post-Optimization of Delaunay Tetrahedrization (Abstract)

Pavel Maur, University of West Bohemia

Ivana Kolingerová, University of West Bohemia

pp. 0031

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Geometric Modeling-Chair: Kenneth I. Joy

Taylor Models and Affine Arithmetics-Towards a More Sophisticated Use of Reliable Methods in Computer Graphics (Abstract)

Katja Bühler, Vienna University of Technology

pp. 0040

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On the Domain of Constructive Geometric Constraint Solving Techniques (Abstract)

Robert Joan-Arinyo, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

Antoni Soto-Riera, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

Sebastià Vila-Marta, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

Josep Vilaplana, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

pp. 0049

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Shape of Toric Surfaces (Abstract)

Rimvydas Krasauskas, Vilnius University

pp. 0055

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Automatic Instancing of Hierarchically Organized Objects (Abstract)

R. Schultz, University of Rostock

H. Schumann, University of Rostock

pp. 0063

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Bivariate Simplex B-Splines: A New Paradigm (Abstract)

Marian Neamtu, Vanderbilt University

pp. 0071

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Visualization-Chair: Ivana Kolingerová

Layered Data Representation for Visual Simulation of Terrain Erosion (Abstract)

Bedrich Benes, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey

Rafael Forsbach, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey

pp. 0080

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Smooth High-Quality Interactive Visualization (Abstract)

Markus Grabner, Graz University of Technology

pp. 0087

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A Distributed Visualization Environment for Scientific Visualization Based on Jini Technology (Abstract)

C. Zunino, Politecnico di Torino

B. Montrucchio, Politecnico di Torino

A. Sanna, Politecnico di Torino

C. Demartini, Politecnico di Torino

pp. 0095

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Image and Textures-Chair: Jiri Zára

A Color Reindexing Algorithm for Lossless Compression of Digital Images (Abstract)

S. Battiato, Università di Catania

G. Gallo, Università di Catania

G. Impoco, Università di Catania

F. Stanco, Università di Catania

pp. 0104

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Multiresolution Texture for Photorealistic Rendering (Abstract)

Heinz Mayer, Graz University of Technology

Franz Leberl, Graz University of Technology

Alexander Bornik, VRVis Research Center for Virtual Reality and Visualization

Joachim Bauer, VRVis Research Center for Virtual Reality and Visualization

Konrad Karner, VRVis Research Center for Virtual Reality and Visualization

pp. 0109

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Invited Talk-Chair: Marian Neamtu

Interactive Display of Surfaces Using Subdivision Surfaces and Wavelets (Abstract)

Mark A. Duchaineau, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Martin Bertram, Universitaet Kaiserslautern

Serban Porumbescu, University of California, Davis

Bernd Hamann, University of California, Davis

Kenneth I. Joy, University of California, Davis

pp. 0118

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Implicit Surfaces-Chair: Thomas Theussl

An Octree Isosurface Codification Based on Discrete Planes (Abstract)

Imma Boada, Universitat de Girona

Isabel Navazo, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

pp. 0130

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Growth Simulation of Human Embryo Brain (Abstract)

S. Czanner, The University of Aizu

R. Durikovic, The University of Aizu

H. Inoue, The University of Aizu

pp. 0139

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Virtual Shikki and Sazaedo: Shape Modeling in Digital Preservation of Japanese Lacquer Ware and Temples (Abstract)

G. Pasko, Kanazawa Institute of Technology

A. Pasko, Hosei University

T. Ikedo, Hosei University

C. Vilbrandt, University of Aizu

pp. 0147

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Rendering-Chair: László Szirmay-Kalos

Exploiting Temporal and Spatial Coherence in Hierarchical Visibility Algorithms (Abstract)

Jiri Bittner, Czech Technical University in Prague

Vlastimil Havran, Czech Technical University in Prague

pp. 0156

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An Efficient Technique for Ray Tracing of a DOL-System (Abstract)

Pilar González, Universidad de Murcia

Isidro Verdú, Universidad de Murcia

pp. 0165

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View-Dependent Information Theory Quality Measures for Pixel Sampling and Scene Discretization in Flatland (Abstract)

Jaume Rigau, Universitat de Girona

Miquel Feixas, Universitat de Girona

Mateu Sbert, Universitat de Girona

Philippe Bekaert, Max-Planck-Institut fuer Informatik

pp. 0173

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Quadratic Interpolation in Hardware Phong Shading and Texture Mapping (Abstract)

Ali Mohamed Abbas, Technical University of Budapest

László Szirmay-Kalos, Technical University of Budapest

Gábor Szijártó, Technical University of Budapest

Tamás Horváth, Technical University of Budapest

Tibor Fóris, Technical University of Budapest

pp. 0181

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Invited Paper-Chair: Martin Šperka

Texturing through Constructive Modeling (Abstract)

B. Schmitt, University of Bordeaux I

C. Schlick, University of Bordeaux I

A. Pasko, Hosei University

V. Adzhiev, Bournemouth University

pp. 0190

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Animation-Chair: Roman Durikovic

A New Efficient Wave Model for Maritime Training Simulator (Abstract)

J. M. Cieutat, LIPSI-ESTIA

J. C. Gonzato, LaBRI

P. Guitton, LaBRI

pp. 0202

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Mixture of Random Walk Solution and Quasi-Random Walk Solution to Global Illumination (Abstract)

Qing Xu, Tianjin University

Jizhou Sun, Tianjin University

Zunce Wei, Tianjin University

Yantai Shu, Tianjin University

Jing Cai, Tianjin University

pp. 0211

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Invited Talk-Chair: Alexander Pasko

High Precision Non-Binary Voxelization of Geometric Objects (Abstract)

Milos Sramek, Austrian Academy of Sciences

pp. 0220

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Volume Rendering-Chair: Miloš Šrámek

Vessel Tracking in Peripheral CTA Datasets -- An Overview (Abstract)

Petr Felkel, VRVis Center

Rainer Wegenkittl, VRVis Center

Armin Kanitsar, Vienna University of Technology

pp. 232

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Perspective Projection through Parallel Projected Slabs for Virtual Endoscopy (Abstract)

Anna Vilanova, Vienna University of Technology

Eduard Gröller, Vienna University of Technology

Rainer Wegenkittl, Tiani Medgraph

Andreas König, Tiani Medgraph

pp. 0241

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Author Index (PDF)

pp. 0249