A Network Architecture for Remote Rendering

Internet-based virtual environments (VEs) let users explore multiple virtual worlds with many different geometric models which are downloaded rather than predistributed. To avoid long download times, we have developed a method that optimally utilizes network bandwidth by downloading only the exact portion of geometry that is necessary for rendering. The solution is based on progressive geometry data structures (smooth levels of detail) and selective download.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1998
• Where: DSRT
• Authors: Gerd Hesina, Dieter Schmalstieg
• Keywords: DSRT 1998, Internet-based Virtual Environments, Long Download Times, Modelling And Simulation, Multiple Virtual Worlds