General Chairmen's Message

Message from the Program Co-Chairs (PDF)

pp. xii

Steering Committee (PDF)

pp. xiii

Conference Committee (PDF)

pp. xiv

Program Committee (PDF)

pp. xvi

Do Avatars Dream of Digital Sheep? Virtual People and the Sense of Presence (PDF)

Keynote Address

Mel Slater

pp. 3

Session I: Networked Virtual Environments

Handling Heterogeneity in Networked Virtual Environments (Abstract)

Helmuth Trefftz, Rutgers University

Ivan Marsic, Rutgers University

Michael Zyda, Naval Postgraduate School

pp. 7

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An Extensible Event-based Infrastructure for Networked Virtual Worlds (Abstract)

Jim Purbrick, University of Nottingham

Chris Greenhalgh, University of Nottingham

pp. 15

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An Open Middleware for Large-Scale Networked Virtual Environments (Abstract)

Frédéric Dang Tran, France Telecom

Marina Deslaugiers, France Telecom

Anne Gérodolle, France Telecom

Laurent Hazard, France Telecom

Nicolas Rivierre, France Telecom

pp. 22

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Session II: Distributed and Parallel Techniques

Distributed Display Approach Using PHMD with Infrared Camera (Abstract)

Ryugo Kijima, Gifu University

Kenji Haza, Gifu University

Yoshihiro Tada, Gifu University

Takeo Ojika, Gifu University

pp. 33

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An Architecture for QoS Data Replication in Network Virtual Environments (Abstract)

George V. Popescu, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center

Christopher F. Codella, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center

pp. 41

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DLoVe: Using Constraints to Allow Parallel Processing in Multi-User Virtual Reality (Abstract)

Leonidas Deligiannidis, Tufts University

Robert J.K. Jacob, Tufts University

pp. 49

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Session III: Augmented Reality

Distributed Applications for Collaborative Augmented Reality (Abstract)

Dieter Schmalstieg, Vienna University of Technology

Gerd Hesina, Vienna University of Technology

pp. 59

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The SmartTool: A system for Augmented Reality of Haptics (Abstract)

Takuya Nojima, University of Tokyo

Dairoku Sekiguchi, University of Tokyo

Masahiko Inami, University of Tokyo

Susumu Tachi, University of Tokyo

pp. 67

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Estimating and Adapting to Registration Errors in Augmented Reality Systems (Abstract)

Blair MacIntyre, Georgia Institute of Technology

Enylton Machado Coelho, Georgia Institute of Technology

Simon J. Julier, Naval Research Laboratory

pp. 73

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A Testbed for Precise Registration, Natural Occlusion and Interaction in an Augmented Environment Using a Head-Mounted Projective Display (HMPD) (Abstract)

Hong Hua, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Chunyu Gao, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Leonard D. Brown, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Narendra Ahuja, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Jannick P. Rolland, University of Central Florida

pp. 81

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Session IV: Authoring, Multimedia, and Templates

A Combined Immersive and Desktop Authoring Tool for Virtual Environments (Abstract)

Roland Holm, Johannes Kepler University of Linz

Erwin Stauder, Johannes Kepler University of Linz

Roland Wagner, Johannes Kepler University of Linz

Markus Priglinger, Johannes Kepler University of Linz

Jens Volkert, Johannes Kepler University of Linz

pp. 93

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Applications of Temporal Links: Recording and Replaying Virtual Environments (Abstract)

Chris Greenhalgh, University of Nottingham

Martin Flintham, University of Nottingham

Jim Purbrick, University of Nottingham

Steve Benford, University of Nottingham

pp. 101

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Templates for Selecting PC-Based Synthetic Environments for Application to Human Performance Enhancement and Training (Abstract)

Christina Morris, University of Central Florida

Ron Tarr, University of Central Florida

pp. 109

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Session V: User Interfaces

ArtNova: Touch-Enabled 3D Model Design (Abstract)

Mark Foskey, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Miguel A. Otaduy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Ming C. Lin, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

pp. 119

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Pop Through Button Devices for VE Navigation and Interaction (Abstract)

Robert C. Zeleznik, Brown University

Joseph J. LaViola Jr, Brown University

Daniel Acevedo Feliz, Brown University

Daniel F. Keefe, Brown University

pp. 127

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Desk-sized Immersive Workplace Using Force Feedback Grid Interface (Abstract)

Toshio Yamada, Telecommunications Advancement Organization

Tetsuro Ogi, Telecommunications Advancement Organization

Daisuke Tsubouchi, Keio University

Michitaka Hirose, University of Tokyo

pp. 135

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Panel Session 1

Psychophysical Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality (Abstract)

R. Bowen Loftin

pp. 145

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Session VI: Perception in Virtual Environments

Perceptual Stability During Head Movement in Virtual Reality (Abstract)

P.M. Jaekl, York University

R.S. Allison, York University

L.R. Harris, York University

U.T. Jasiobedzka, York University

H.L. Jenkin, York University

M. R. Jenkin, York University

J.E. Zacher, York University

D.C Zikovitz, York University

pp. 149

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Attention Enhancement System using Virtual Reality and EEG Biofeedback (Abstract)

B. H. Cho, Hanyang University

D. P. Jang, Hanyang University

J. M. Lee, Hanyang University

J. S. Kim, Hanyang University

S. I. Kim, Hanyang University

J. H. Ku, Hanyang University

I. Y. Kim, Hanyang University

J. H. Lee, Choong-Ang University

pp. 156

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Effects of Field of View on Presence, Enjoyment, Memory, and Simulator Sickness in a Virtual Environment (Abstract)

James Jeng-Weei Lin, University of Washington

Henry B.L. Duh, University of Washington

Habib Abi-Rached, University of Washington

Donald E. Parker, University of Washington

Thomas A. Furness Iii, University of Washington

pp. 164

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Reflex HMD to Compensate Lag and Correction of Derivative Deformation (Abstract)

Ryugo Kijima, Gifu University

Takeo Ojika, Gifu University

pp. 172

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DIVERSE: A Framework for Building Extensible and Reconfigurable Device Independent Virtual Environments (PDF)

Session VII: System Design and Software

John Kelso, Virginia Tech

Lance E. Arsenault, Virginia Tech

Ronald D. Kriz, Virginia Tech

Steven G. Satterfield, National Institute of Standards and Technology

pp. 183

A Front-Ended Approach to the User-Centred Design of VEs (Abstract)

Helen Neale, University of Nottingham

Sue Cobb, University of Nottingham

John Wilson, University of Nottingham

pp. 191

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A Scalable, Multi-user VRML Server (Abstract)

Thomas Rischbeck, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne

Paul Watson, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne

pp. 199

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Session VIII: Applications

Real-Time Haptic and Visual Simulation of Bone Dissection (Abstract)

Marco Agus, CRS4

Andrea Giachetti, CRS4

Enrico Gobbetti, CRS4

Gianluigi Zanetti, CRS4

Antonio Zorcolo, CRS4

pp. 209

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Immersive and Interactive Exploration of Billion-Atom Systems (Abstract)

Ashish Sharma, Louisiana State University

Xinlian Liu, Louisiana State University

Paul Miller, Louisiana State University

Aiichiro Nakano, Louisiana State University

Rajiv K. Kalia, Louisiana State University

Priya Vashishta, Louisiana State University

Wei Zhao, Louisiana State University

Timothy J. Campbell, Logicon Inc.

Andy Haas, Logicon Inc.

pp. 217

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Visualization for Genome Function Analysis Using Immersive Projection Technology (Abstract)

Makoto Kano, University of Tokyo

Shuichi Tsutsumi, University of Tokyo

Kunihiro Nishimura, University of Tokyo

Hiroyuki Aburatani, University of Tokyo

Koichi Hirota, University of Tokyo

Michitaka Hirose, University of Tokyo

pp. 224

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Session IX: Tracking, Segmentation, and Manipulation

Unique Shared-Aperture Display with Head or Target Tracking (Abstract)

Winyu Chinthammit, University of Washington

Eric J. Seibel, University of Washington

Thomas A. Furness, University of Washington

pp. 235

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Improving Medical Segmentation with Haptic Interaction (Abstract)

Matthias Harders, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

Gabor Szekely, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

pp. 243

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Efficient Manipulation of Object Groups in Virtual Environments (Abstract)

Wolfgang Stuerzlinger, York University

Graham Smith, York University

pp. 251

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Virtual Technologies and Environments for Expeditionary Warfare Training (PDF)

Panel Session 2

J. Cohn

pp. 261

Poster Papers

Building Virtual Human Body from Video (PDF)

Junichi Hoshnio, University of Tsukuba

pp. 265

Interacting with Visible Human Data Using an ImmersaDesk (PDF)

J. Chen

pp. 267

The Making of Kyongju VR Theatre (PDF)

ChangHoon Park, Korea Institute of Science and Technology

Heedong Ko, Korea Institute of Science and Technology

Ig-Jae Kim, Korea Institute of Science and Technology

Sang Chul Ahn, Korea Institute of Science and Technology

Yong-Moo Kwon, Korea Institute of Science and Technology

Hyoung-Gon Kim, Korea Institute of Science and Technology

pp. 269

MPEG-4 Based Recording and Replay of Collaborative Virtual Reality Sessions (PDF)

Mojtaba Hosseini, University of Ottawa

Nicolas D. Georganas, University of Ottawa

pp. 271

Net Juggler: Running VR Juggler with Multiple Displays on a Commodity Component Cluster (PDF)

Jérémie Allard, Universit? d'Orl?ans

Valérie Gouranton, Universit? d'Orl?ans

Loïck Lecointre, Universit? d'Orl?ans

Emmanuel Melin, Universit? d'Orl?ans

Bruno Raffin, Universit? d'Orl?ans

pp. 273

Perceived Egocentric Distances in Real, Image-Based, and Traditional Virtual Environments (PDF)

Peter Willemsen, University of Utah

Amy A. Gooch, University of Utah

pp. 275

Polyvalent Display Framework to Control Virtual Navigations by 6DOF Tracking (PDF)

Patrick Bourdot, LIMSI-CNRS

M. Damien Touraine, LIMSI-CNRS

pp. 277

Simultaneous Projection and Picture Acquisition for a Distributed Collaborative Environment (PDF)

Andreas M. Kunz, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich

Christian P. Spagno, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich

pp. 279

6th Graders "doin' science" - Collecting Data and Looking for Patterns in a Virtual Field (PDF)

Andrew Johnson, University of Illinois at Chicago

Thomas Moher, University of Illinois at Chicago

Yong-Joo Cho, University of Illinois at Chicago

Danny Edelson, Northwestern University

Brian Reiser, Northwestern University

pp. 281

Tension Based 7-DOF Force Feedback Device: SPIDAR-G (PDF)

S. Kim

S. Hasegawa

Y. Koike

M. Sato

pp. 283

The Through-the-Lens Metaphor: Taxonomy and Application (PDF)

pp. 285

Tinmith-Hand: Unified User Interface Technology for Mobile Outdoor Augmented Reality and Indoor Virtual Reality (PDF)

Wayne Piekarski, University of South Australia

Bruce H. Thomas, University of South Australia

pp. 287

VESS: Coordinating Graphics, Audio, and User Interaction in Virtual Reality Applications (PDF)

Jason Daly, University of Central Florida

Bryan Kline, University of Central Florida

Glenn A. Martin, University of Central Florida

pp. 289

Virtual Locomotion System for Large-Scale Virtual Environment (PDF)

L. Bouguila

M. Sato

pp. 291

Virtual Shadows - Enhanced Interaction in Mixed Reality Environment (PDF)

pp. 293

VizWear-3D: A Wearable 3-D Annotation System Based on 3-D Object Tracking using a Condensation Algorithm (PDF)

Takashi Okuma, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

Takeshi Kurata, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

Katsuhiko Sakaue, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

pp. 295

Tutorial 1: Usability Evaluation Techniques for Virtual Reality Technologies (PDF)

Tutorials and Workshops

pp. 299

Tutorial 2: Developing Augmented Reality Applications (PDF)

pp. 300

Tutorial 3: Assessment, Rehabilitation and Therapy Applications Using VR (PDF)

pp. 301

Tutorial 4: Open Source Virtual Reality (PDF)

C. Just

pp. 303

Tutorial 5: A Hands-On Introduction to Networked Virtual Environments (PDF)

M. Zyda

pp. 304

Workshop 1: Virtual Environment Usability Engineering (PDF)

pp. 305

Workshop 2: Storytelling in Virtual Reality Environments (PDF)

S. Mostafawy

pp. 306

Author Index (PDF)

pp. 307