Virtual Reality: Second International Conference, ICVR 2007, Held as part of HCI International 2007, Beijing, China, July 22-27, 2007. Proceedings

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Front Matter....Pages 1-1
The Storage Independent Polygonal Mesh Simplification System....Pages 3-12
A Wavelet-Based Image Enhancement Algorithm for Real Time Multi-resolution Texture Mapping....Pages 13-21
3D-Image Visualization and Its Performance in Teleoperation....Pages 22-31
Manipulating Objects Behind Obstacles....Pages 32-41
Registration Based on Online Estimation of Trifocal Tensors Using Point and Line Correspondences....Pages 42-51
Non-commercial Object-Base Scene Description....Pages 52-61
Triangle Mesh Optimization for Improving Rendering Quality of 3D Virtual Environments....Pages 62-70
Acceleration of Terrain Rendering Using Cube Mesh....Pages 71-79
A Realistic Illumination Model for Stained Glass Rendering....Pages 80-87
Visual Hull with Silhouette Maps....Pages 88-96
Region-Based Artificial Terrain Texture Generation....Pages 97-103
A Real-Time Color Quantization Scheme for Virtual Environments Navigation System....Pages 104-110
A Distributed Framework for Scalable Large-Scale Crowd Simulation....Pages 111-121
QEM-Based Mesh Simplification with Effective Feature-Preserving....Pages 122-131
Content Adaptive Embedding of Complementary Patterns for Nonintrusive Direct-Projected Augmented Reality....Pages 132-141
Lower Cost Modular Spatially Immersive Visualization....Pages 142-146
Designing Viewpoint Awareness for 3D Collaborative Virtual Environment Focused on Real-Time Manipulation of Multiple Shared Objects....Pages 147-156
Parallel Search Algorithm for Geometric Constraints Solving....Pages 157-164
Scene Depth Reconstruction on the GPU: A Post Processing Technique for Layered Fog....Pages 165-174
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Independent Component Analysis of Finger Photoplethysmography for Evaluating Effects of Visually-Induced Motion Sickness....Pages 177-184
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Virtual Gaze. A Pilot Study on the Effects of Computer Simulated Gaze in Avatar-Based Conversations....Pages 185-194
Evaluating the Need for Display-Specific and Device-Specific 3D Interaction Techniques....Pages 195-204
Human Computer Intelligent Interaction Using Augmented Cognition and Emotional Intelligence....Pages 205-214
Interactive Haptic Rendering of High-Resolution Deformable Objects....Pages 215-223
Collaborative Virtual Environments: You Can’t Do It Alone, Can You?....Pages 224-233
Development of Wide-Area Tracking System for Augmented Reality....Pages 234-243
An Efficient Navigation Algorithm of Large Scale Distributed VRML/X3D Environments....Pages 244-252
Development of a Handheld User Interface Framework for Virtual Environments....Pages 253-261
Time-Varying Factors Model with Different Time-Scales for Studying Cybersickness....Pages 262-269
A True Spatial Sound System for CAVE-Like Displays Using Four Loudspeakers....Pages 270-279
Design and Evaluation of a Hybrid Display System for Motion-Following Tasks....Pages 280-289
Orientation Specific and Geometric Determinant of Mental Representation of the Virtual Room....Pages 290-299
Towards Transparent Telepresence....Pages 300-309
Towards an Interaction Model in Collaborative Virtual Environments....Pages 310-319
C-Band: A Flexible Ring Tag System for Camera-Based User Interface....Pages 320-328
A Framework for VR Application Based on Spatial, Temporal and Semantic Relationship....Pages 329-337
How Much Information Do You Remember? -The Effects of Short-Term Memory on Scientific Visualization Tasks....Pages 338-347
Super-Feet: A Wireless Hand-Free Navigation System for Virtual Environments....Pages 348-357
Psychophysical Approach to the Measurement of Depth Perception in Stereo Vision....Pages 358-366
Measurement of Suitability of a Haptic Device in a Virtual Reality System....Pages 367-375
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IMPROVE: Advanced Displays and Interaction Techniques for Collaborative Design Review....Pages 376-385
Comparing Symptoms of Visually Induced Motion Sickness Among Viewers of Four Similar Virtual Environments with Different Color....Pages 386-391
Effects of Global Motion Included in Video Movie Provoking an Incident on Visually Induced Motion Sickness....Pages 392-396
Individualization of Head-Related Transfer Function for Three-Dimensional Virtual Auditory Display: A Review....Pages 397-407
Facial Expression Recognition Based on Hybrid Features and Fusing Discrete HMMs....Pages 408-417
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Sketch Based Modeling System....Pages 421-430
Ergonomic Interactive Testing in a Mixed-Reality Environment....Pages 431-440
Designer-Centered Haptic Interfaces for Shape Modeling....Pages 441-450
An Egocentric Augmented Reality Interface for Spatial Information Management in Crisis Response Situations....Pages 451-457
A Reconfigurable Immersive Workbench and Wall-System for Designing and Training in 3D Environments....Pages 458-467
VR-Based Virtual Test Technology and Its Application in Instrument Development....Pages 468-477
An Integrated Environment for Testing and Assessing the Usability of Information Appliances Using Digital and Physical Mock-Ups....Pages 478-487
A Virtual Environment for 3D Facial Makeup....Pages 488-496
A Virtual Space Environment Simulation System....Pages 497-503
Collaborative Design Prototyping Tool for Hardware Software Integrated Information Appliances....Pages 504-513
Improving the Mobility Performance of Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles by Adding the Ability to ‘Sense/Feel‘ Their Local Environment....Pages 514-522
A Novel Interface for Simulator Training: Describing and Presenting Manipulation Skill Through VR Annotations....Pages 523-532
Evaluation of Interaction Devices for Projector Based Virtual Reality Aircraft Inspection Training Environments....Pages 533-542
IMPROVE: Collaborative Design Review in Mobile Mixed Reality....Pages 543-553
Developing a Mobile, Service-Based Augmented Reality Tool for Modern Maintenance Work....Pages 554-563
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Augmented Reality System for Development of Handy Information Device with Tangible Interface....Pages 564-573
Which Prototype to Augment? A Retrospective Case Study on Industrial and User Interface Design....Pages 574-583
Simulators for Driving Safety Study – A Literature Review....Pages 584-593
A Virtual Reality-Based Experiment Environment for Engine Assembly Line Workplace Planning and Ergonomics Evaluation....Pages 594-603
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Video Game Technologies and Virtual Design: A Study of Virtual Design Teams in a Metaverse....Pages 607-616
Visuo-Haptic Blending Applied to a Tele-Touch-Diagnosis Application....Pages 617-626
Design of Water Transportation Story for Grand Canal Museum Based on Multi-projection Screens....Pages 627-632
VIDEODOPE: Applying Persuasive Technology to Improve Awareness of Drugs Abuse Effects....Pages 633-641
AR Pottery: Experiencing Pottery Making in the Augmented Space....Pages 642-650
An Optical See-Through Augmented Reality System for the Treatment of Phobia to Small Animals....Pages 651-659
Summary of Usability Evaluations of an Educational Augmented Reality Application....Pages 660-669
VR-Based Self Brain Surgery Game System by Deformable Volumetric Image Visualization....Pages 670-672
The Value of Re-used the Historic Building by Virtual Preservation: A Case Study of Former British Consulate in Kaohsiung....Pages 673-679
Cultural Heritage as Digital Experience: A Singaporean Perspective....Pages 680-688
Learning Cooperation in a Tangible Moyangsung....Pages 689-698
An Open-Source Virtual Reality Platform for Clinical and Research Applications....Pages 699-707
Colour Correct Digital Museum on the Internet....Pages 708-717
3D Simulation Technology of Cultural Relics in the Digitalized Yin Ruins....Pages 718-727
Mixed Reality Systems for Learning: A Pilot Study Understanding User Perceptions and Acceptance....Pages 728-737
User Studies of a Multiplayer First Person Shooting Game with Tangible and Physical Interaction....Pages 738-747
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Plant Modeling and Its Application in Digital Agriculture Museum....Pages 748-757
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