Graphical interaction devices for distributed virtual reality systems

This paper explores the possibilities of using portable devices in multiprojection environments, such as CAVEs, Panoramas and Power Walls. We propose and implement a tool to generate graphical interfaces in a straightforward manner. These interfaces are light and can be run on PDAs. The interface application communicates transparently with a graphic cluster, via any underlying network system, which processes the events and maintains the synchrony of the rendered images in real-time. This tool is part of Glass, a library for distributed computing. We present two examples of applications: Cathedral and Celestia. CR Categories: C.2.4 [Distributed Systems]: I.3.2 [Graphics Systems]: I.3.7 [Virtual Reality]

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2004
• Where: VRCAI
• Authors: Marcelo de Paiva Guimarães, Bruno Barberi Gnecco, Marcelo Knörich Zuffo
• Keywords: Graphical Interfaces, Multiprojection Environments, Straightforward Manner, Virtual Reality, VRCAI 2004