W S C G ' 2000

Conference Program

The 8-th International Conference in Central Europe on
Computer Graphics, Visualization and Interactive Digital Media'2000

UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE LORD MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PILSEN

in cooperation with EUROGRAPHICS and IFIP WG 5.10 on Computer Graphics and Virtual Worlds

to be held

February 7 - 11, 2000

University of West Bohemia
Campus Bory, Plzen (Pilsen)
Czech Republic

Chairs

Nadia Magnenat Thalmann, MIRALab-CUI, University of Geneva, Switzerland
Vaclav Skala, University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic

Keynote speeches

Machover,C.: Computer Graphics and Visualization into the new Millenium, Machover Associates Corp., USA, Tuesday 9.20 - 10.40
Delaney,B.: Computer Graphics in the 21-st Century: the Virtualization of Everything, CyberEdge Information Services, Inc., USA, Wednesday, 9.00 - 10.20
Iones,A.: Natural Lighting Simulation Techniques, Advanced Productions Inc., USA, Thursday, 14.40 - 16.00

Tuesday February 8, 2000
Room UP 108 9.00 - 9.20 Opening session

Room UP 108 9.20 - 10.40 Keynote speech
Machover,C.: Computer Graphics and Visualization into the new Millenium, Machover Associates Corp., USA
Coffee break
Room UP 108 11.00 - 12.20 Chairman: Slavík,P.(Czech Rep.) Session: Visualization
Berger,S., Gröller,E.: Color-Table Animation of Fast Oriented Line Integral Convolution for Vector Field Visualization (Austria)	Abstract
Lu,H.-Q., Hammersley,R.: Adaptive Visualization for Interactive Geometric Modeling in Geoscience (USA)	Abstract
Lux,M., Sucker,R., Müller,S.: PROSECO - A Framework Architecture to Provide Services for Economic Data (Germany)	Abstract
Mioc,D., Anton,F., Gold,Ch.M.: Visualization of the Nucleation and Growth of Particles (Canada, China)	Abstract
Room UP 104 11.00 - 12.20 Session: Levels of Details Chairman: Stolfi,J.(Brazil)
Fedotov,N., Shulga,L.: New Theory of Pattern Recognition on the Basis of Stochastic Geometry (Russia)	Abstract
Halíř,R.: Robust Bias Corrected Least Squares Fitting of Ellipses (Czech Republic)	Abstract
Hergenröther,E., Dähne,P.: Real-Time Virtual Cables Based on Kinematic Simulation (Germany)	Abstract
Stewart,N., Leach,G., John,S.: A Z-Buffer CSG Rendering Algorithm for Convex Objects (Australia)	Abstract
Lunch 12.20 - 13.20
Room UP 108 13.20 - 14.40 Chairman: Bannatyne,M.(USA) Session: Surface Meshing & Modelling
Baerentzen,J.A.,Šrámek,M., Christensen,N.J.: A Morphological Approach to the Voxelization of Solids (Denmark, Austria)	Abstract
Grosjean,J., Stein,T., Conquillart,S.: Incremental Conversion of 3D Wireframe Models to Polygonal Surface Models (France)	Abstract
Kumar,S.: Robust Incremental Polygon Triangulation for Fast Surface Rendering (USA)	Abstract
Lluch,J., Vicent,M.J., Vivó,R., Quirós,R.: GREEN: A Tool for Modelling Natural Elements (Spain)	Abstract
Room UP 104 13.20 - 14.40 Chairman: Hope,L.(Ireland) Session: Computer Aided Geometric Design
Agbodan,D., Marcheix,D., Pierra,G.: Persistent Naming for Parametric Models (France)	Abstract
Aguilera,A., Ayalla,D.: Faster ASV Decomposition for Orthogonal Polyhedra, Using the Extreme Vertices Model (EVM) (Mexico, Spain)	Abstract
Azariadis,P.N., Aspragathos,N.A.: Surface Flattening Based on Constraint Global Optimization (Greece)	Abstract
Vries,B., Jessurun,A.J., Kelleners,R.H.M.C.: Using 3D Geometric Constraints in Architectural Design Support Systems (The Netherlands)	Abstract
Coffee Break

Room UP 108 15.20 - 16.10 Chairman: Stewart,N.(Australia) Short Communication Papers
Leeson,W., O'Sullivan,C., Collins,S.: EFFIGI: An Efficient Framework for Implementing Global Illumination (Ireland)	Abstract
Tytkowski,K.T.: Algorithm for Generation or Reflection on "FLAT" Elements for Visualization Purposes (e.g.Glass Sheets) (Poland)	Abstract
Wilkie,A., Tobler,R.F., Purgathofer,W.: Raytracing of Dispersion Effects in Transparent Materials (Austria)	Abstract
Přikryl,J., Beakert,P., Purgathofer,W.: Importance-Driven Hierarchical Stochastic Ray Radiosity (Austria, Belgium)	Abstract
Hlúšek,R.: Bezier Curve Intersection Using Relief Perspective (Slovak Republic)	Abstract
Room UP 104 15.20 - 16.10 Chairman: Kolcun,A.(Czech Rep.) Short Communication Papers
Bonnefoi,P.-F., Plemenos,D.: Parallel Generation for Hierarchical Declarative Scene Modeling (France)	Abstract
Kuklišová,M.: Construction of Non-Uniform Basic Functions for Spline Curves and Surfaces (Slovak Republic)	Abstract
Smith,F.: Simplified Techniques for Modelling Free-Form Surfaces (U.K.)	Abstract
Haindl,M., Kmet,Š., Slavík,P.: Virtual Information Systems (Czech Republic)	Abstract
Liao,D.: The Design and Application of High-Resolution 3D Stereoscopic Graphics Display on PC (USA)	Abstract

Brewary Museum guided tour - group I

Wednesday February 9, 2000 & Exhibition
Room UP 108 9.00 - 10.20 Keynote speech
Delaney,B.: Computer Graphics in the 21-st Century: the Virtualization of Everything, CyberEdge Information Services, Inc., USA
Coffee break
Room UP 108 10.40 - 12.00 Chairman: Paddon,D.(UK) Session: Computer Vision, Image Processing & Pattern Recognition
Sanna,A., Montrucchio,B.:, Arina,R.: Visualizing Unsteady Flows by Adaptive Streaklines (Italy)	Abstract
Stanciulescu,B., Louchet,J.: Evolutionary Identification of Active Particle Systems (France)	Abstract
Stoev,S.L.: RaFSi - A Fast Watershed Algorithm Based on Rainfalling Simulation (Germany)	Abstract
Kompatsiaris,I., Tzovaras,D., Strintzis,M.G.: Hierarchical Representation of Surfaces Using 3D Wireframes (Greece)	Abstract
Room UP 104 10.40 - 12.00 Chairman: Kolingerová,I.(CZ) Session: Mathematical Aspects of Graphics
Lam,S.W.-Ch., Leung,P.L.-Y.: Human Motion Synthesis Based on Iterated Function Systems (China)	Abstract
Levey,E., Peters,Ch., O'Sullivan,C.: New Metrics for Evaluation of Collision Detection Techniques (Ireland)	Abstract
Lincke,C., Wüthrich,C.A.: Towards A Unified Approach Between Digitizations of Linear Objects And Discrete Analytical Objects (Germany)	Abstract
Poitou,O., Bermes,S., Lecussan,B.: Laziness, a Way to Improve Distributed Computation of the Ray Tracing Algorithm (France)	Abstract
Theußl,T., Tobler,R.F., Gröller,E.: The Multi-Dimensional Hartley Transform as a Basis for Volume Rendering (Austria)	Abstract
Lunch 12.00 - 13.00
Room UP 108 13.00 - 14.40 Chairman: Gröller,E.(Austria) Session: Visualization
Remion,Y., Nourrit,J.-M., Nocet,O.: Dynamic Animation of N-Dimensional Deformable Objects (France)	Abstract
Rössel,Ch., Kobbelt,L., Seidel,H.-P.: Line Art Rendering of Triangulated Surfaces Using Discrete Lines of Curvatures (Germany)	Abstract
Stoev,S.L.: QteVtk-a Multi-Platform, Object-Oriented Visualization Environment Extending VTK (Germany)	Abstract
Suomi,K., Oikarinen,J.: Visualization of Changes in Magnetic Resonance Image Data (Finland)	Abstract
Trembilski,A.: Two Methods for Cloud Visualisation from Weather Simulation Data (Germany)	Abstract

Room UP 104 13.00 - 14.40 Chairman: Wüthrich,Ch.(Germany) Session: Mathematical Aspects & Computer Vision
Anton,F., Mioc,D., Fournier,A.: 2D Image Reconstruction Using Natural Neighbour Interpolation (Canada)	Abstract
Čapek,M., Trojanová,H.: Two-Stage Multimodality Medical Volume Registration (Czech Republic)	Abstract
Chang,Y.-Ch.,Shyu,B.-K., Wang,J.-S.: Region-Based Fractal Compression for Still Image (China)	Abstract
Halíř,R., Kostková,J.: A Spline Approximation of a Large Set of Points (Czech Republic)	Abstract
Leităo,H.C.G., Stolfi,J.: Information Contents of Fracture Lines (Brazil)	Abstract

Coffee Break

Room UP 108 15.20 - 16.10 Chairman: Šrámek,M.(Slovak Rep.) Short Communication Papers
Boada,I., Navazo,I., Scopigno,R.: A 3D Texture-Based Octree Volume Visualization Algorithm (Spain, Italy)	Abstract
Csébfalvi,B., König,A., Gröller,E.: Fast Surface Rendering of Volumetric Data (Austria)	Abstract
Havran,V., Dachs,L., Žára,J.: VIS-RT: A Visualization System for RT Spatial Data Structures (Czech Republic)	Abstract
Křenek,A.: Handling Cycles in Conformational Behaviour Visualization (Czech Republic)	Abstract
Silva,M.R.M., Freitas,C.M.S.: Optimizing Combined Volume and Surface Data Ray Casting (Brazil)	Abstract
Vorwerk,L., Khludov,S., Meinel,Ch.: Concept for Increased Security for Internet/Intranet - Based Administration of Patient Data (Germany)	Abstract
Room UP 108 15.20 - 16.20 Chairman:Přikryl,J.(Czech Rep.) Short Communication Papers
Porras,L.N., Goldberg,I.R.: Embodied Modeling Tools in a 3D Environment (Mexico)	Abstract
Miaoulis,G., Plemenos,D., Magos,D., Skourlas,Ch.: The MultiCAD Project: Towards an Intelligent Multimedia Information System for CAD (Greece, France)	Abstract
Frangeš,S., Lapaine,M., Poslončec-Petrič,V.: Current Changes in Cartographic Visualisation (Croatia)	Abstract
Kim,K., Kim,S.: Information Extraction and Synchronization Control Method for Multi-Human Animation (Korea) CANCELLED	Abstract
Lu,Z., Willis,C., Paddon,D.: Perceptually Realistic Flower Generation (U.K.)	Abstract
Salonia,P., Negri,A.: ARKIS: An Information System as a Tool for Analysis and Representing Heterogeneous Data on an Architectural Scale (Italy)	Abstract

Brewary Museum guided tour - group II

Thursday February 10, 2000
Room UP 108 9.00 - 10.20 Chairman. Theussl,T.(Austria) Session: Rendering & Applications
Löffler,J.: Object-Based Image Coding for Cooperative 3D Visualization (Germany)	Abstract
Margues,N., Capela,P., Bernardo,J.: Solving Multiple Layer Containment Problems Using Iterative Methods (Portugal)	Abstract
Revelles,J., Urena,C., Lastra,M.: An Efficient Parametric Algorithm for Octree Traversal (Spain)	Abstract
Suykens,F., Willems,Y.D.: Adaptive Filtering for Progressive Monte Carlo Image Rendering (Belgium)	Abstract
Room UP 104 9.00 - 10.20 Chairman: Žára,J.(Czech Rep.) Session: WWW Technologies, Hypermedia
Peng,Ch., Vuorimaa,P.: Development of JAVA User Interface for Digital Television (Finland)	Abstract
Manssour,I.H., Freitas,C.M.S.: Collaborative Visualization in Medicine (Brazil)	Abstract
Rauschenbach,U., Weinkauf,T., Schumann,H.: Interactive Focus and Context Display of Large Raster Images (Germany)	Abstract
Martila,O., Vuorimaa,P.: XML Based Mobile Services (Finland)	Abstract
Coffee break
Room UP 108 10.40 - 12.00 Chairman: Iones,A.(USA) Session: Global Illumination
Jolivet,V., Plemenos,D., Sbert,M.: Pyramidal Hemisphere Subdivision Radiosity. Formal Definition and Improvements (France, Spain)	Abstract
Arques,D., Michelin,S., Piranda,B.: Overlapping Radiosity: Using a New Function Base with Local Disk Support (France)	Abstract
Pope,J., Chalmers,A.: Improving the Hierarachical Stochastic Radiosity Algorithm (U.K.)	Abstract
Rousselle,F., Leblond,M., Renaud,C.: Two-Level Iterative Shooting Methods with Groups (France)	Abstract
Room UP 104 10.40 - 12.00 Chairman: Halíř,R.(Czech Rep.) Session: Applications
Bannatyne,M., Ross,W.A.: Computer Graphics, Business and Education: Making the Connection (USA)	Abstract
Huang,J.-Y., Chiu,W.-H., Lin,Y.-T., Bai,H.-H., Tai,C.-F., Gau,Ch.-Y., Lee,H.-T.: The Gait Sensing Disc - A Compact Locomotion Device for the Virtual Environment (Taiwan)	Abstract
Ihara,M., Shimada,Y., Kida,K,. Shiwa,S., Ishibashi,S., Mizuri,T.: Human Movement Instruction System that Utilizes Avatar Overlays Using Stereoscopic Images (Japan)	Abstract
McDonald,J., Alkoby,K., Berthiaume,A., Chomwong,P., Christopher,J., Davidson,M.J., Furst,J., Konie,B., Lancaster,G., Lytinen,S., Roychoudhuri,L., Sedgwick,E., Tomuro,N., Toro,J., Wolfe,R.: An Improved Articulated Model of the Human Hand (USA)	Abstract
Lunch 10.00 -13.00
Room UP 108 13.00 - 14.20 Chairman: Sochor,J.(Czech Rep.) Session: Virtual Reality & VR Interaction
Kang,Y.-M., Choi,J.-H., Cho,H.-G., Lee,D.-H., Park,Ch.-J.: Real-time Animation Technique for Flexible and Thin Objects (Korea)	Abstract
Šporka,P., Slavík,P.: Visualization of Impulse Reponse of Virtual Accoustic Environments (Czech Republic)	Abstract
Weiskopf,D.: An Immersive Virtual Environment for Special Relativity (Germany) Video sequences enclosed: small mpeg(8MB) big mpeg(83MB)	Abstract
Pereira,J.P., Jorge,J., Branco,V., Ferreira,F.N.: Towards Calligraphic Interfaces: Sketching 3D Scenes with Gestures and Context Icons (Portugal)	Abstract
Coffee break
Room UP 108 14.40 - 16.00 Keynote speech
Iones,A.: Natural Lighting Simulation Techniques, Advanced Productions Inc., USA
Room UP 108 16.00 - 16.20 Closing session
Room UP 108 16.20 - 17.50 Video show - selection from the Computer Animation Festival'96-99
19.30 - 22.00 Conference dinner

Friday, February 11, 2000
Morning shuttle bus was organised to Prague-airport and Prague Castle

Last update: 2000-02-04