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MMM2006 - 12th International MultiMedia Modelling Conference

Beijing, China
Wednesday, Jan 04, 2006 - Friday, Jan 06, 2006

MMM2006 will provide a forum to discuss the efficient representation, processing, interaction, integration, communication, and retrieval of multimedia information. In particular, MMM2006 will concentrate on common modelling frameworks for integrating the diverse fields of visual, audio, video, and virtual world information. Topics Include: Multimedia Databases; Formal Methods and multimedia information Image and Video Retrieval; Video-based Multimedia Applications Spatial and Temporal Multimedia Modeling; Semantic models for multimedia and for the Web Web Information Systems; Authoring and Visualization of Multimedia Information Networked Multimedia and Virtual Environments Real-time and Interactive Multimedia Applications; Virtual Reality Multimedia Modeling of Real World Scenarios GIS and Multimedia

The First IEEE International Workshop on Horizontal Interactive Human-Computer System (TableTop2006)

Adelaide, South Australia
Thursday, Jan 05, 2006 - Saturday, Jan 07, 2006

The use of the tabletop as an input/output device is an exciting and emerging domain of computer systems. This is cross disciplinary domain. An example set of combining areas are as follows: projector based display systems, augmented reality, user interface technologies, multi-modal interactions, CSCW, and information visualisation. Topics Include: Applications for tabletop displays, Gesture-Based Interfaces for tabletop displays, Multi-Modal Interfaces for tabletop displays, Speech Interfaces for tabletop displays, Tangible Interfaces for tabletop displays, User Interface Technologies for tabletop displays, Computer Supported Collaboration Systems for tabletop displays, Middleware and Network Support for tabletop displays, Augmented Reality for tabletop displays, Social Protocols for tabletop displays, Haptic Rendering for tabletop displays, Information Visualisation for tabletop displays and Horizontal Display Hardware.

IS&T/SPIE 18th Annual Symposium Electronic Imaging 2006

San José Convention Center, San José, California, USA
Sunday, Jan 15, 2006 - Thursday, Jan 19, 2006

The EI Symposium reflects the rapid evolution in electronic imaging by combining fundamental areas that have been a part of EI from the beginning, with current hot topic areas, and freshly developing trends. This mixture has allowed the symposium to maintain both breadth and depth, while defining the cutting edge of electronic imaging science and technology. Topics include: 3D Imaging, Interaction, and Measurement; Imaging, Visualization, and Perception; Image Processing; Digital Imaging Sensors and Applications; Multimedia Processing and Applications; Visual Communications and Image Processing; Optical Security and Anti-Counterfeiting. The conference also features an exhibition.

Conference on Visualization and Data Analysis (VDA 2006)

San Jose Marriott and San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, CA, USA
Sunday, Jan 15, 2006 - Thursday, Jan 19, 2006

This conference covers all aspects of visualization and issues affecting successful visualizations. The conference has grown rapidly over the years and has attracted participants from throughout the world.

Medicine Meets Virtual Reality 14

Hyatt Regency, Long Beach, California
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2006 - Friday, Jan 27, 2006

MMVR is the premier conference on emerging data-centered technologies for medical care and education. Participants are computer scientists and engineers, physicians and surgeons, educators, military medicine specialists, and biomedical futurists. Topics include: Biomedical and surgical modeling and simulation; Imaging, data visualization and fusion; Robotics, user input devices, and haptic rendering; Sensors, implantable and wearable electronics; Intelligence networking and telemedicine; Interfaces, displays, and projection; Virtual, mixed, and augmented reality.

Afrigraph 2006 - 4th International Conference on Virtual Reality, Computer Graphics, Visualization and Interaction in Africa

Cape Town, South
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2006 - Friday, Jan 27, 2006

Topics Include: Rendering Parallel algorithms for graphics Computer vision for graphics Computational Geometry Computer animation Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality and Presence Graphics in the Developing Country Context Education and Computer Graphics Interactive Application Development Special and Visual Effects Visualization and Simulation Perceptually-based graphics techniques Image analysis and processing Multimedia Medical Imaging Computer Aided Design and Prototyping 3D Modelling Data Acquisition

IUI 2006 - International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces

Sydney, Australia
Sunday, Jan 29, 2006 - Wednesday, Feb 01, 2006

IUI 2006 is the annual meeting of the intelligent interfaces community and serves as the principal international forum for reporting outstanding research and development on intelligent user interfaces. Workshop on Cognitive Prostheses and Assisted Communication (CPAC) Multi-User and Ubiquitous User Interfaces (MU3I '06) Intelligent User Interfaces for Intelligence Analysis Effective Multimodal Dialogue Interfaces

UI2006 - International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces

Sydney Australia
Sunday, Jan 29, 2006 - Wednesday, Feb 01, 2006

UI 2006 is the annual meeting of the intelligent interfaces community and serves as the principal international forum for reporting outstanding research and development on intelligent user interfaces. Topics include: Support for collaboration in multiuser environments; Natural language and speech processing; Processing of multimodal input; Intelligent visualization tools; Intelligent generation of multimedia presentations; User-adaptivity in interactive systems; Intelligent interfaces for ubiquitous computing; Novel intelligent interfaces; Smart environments; Affective interfaces; Personalization and recommender systems; Modeling and prediction of user behavior; Planning and plan recognition; Knowledge-based approaches to user interface design and generation; Proactive and agent-based paradigms for user interaction; Example- and demonstration-based interfaces; User studies concerning intelligent interfaces; Evaluations of implemented intelligent user interfaces

WSCG 2006 - 14th International Conference in Central Europe on Computer Graphics, Visualization and Computer Vision 2006

University of West Bohemia, Plzen, Czech Republik
Monday, Jan 30, 2006 - Friday, Feb 03, 2006

Also known as Winter School of Computer Graphics. Topics include: Levels of Details (Algorithms etc.), Graphics Architecture & Visualization HW, Global Illumination, Computational Geometry, Virtual Reality & VR Interaction, Visualization, WWW Technologies, Hypermedia, Education Aspects, Parallel & Distributed Graphics, Image Based Rendering, Ray Tracing, Surface Meshing, Modeling, Viewing Dynamic World, Computer Vision & Image Processing, Human Computer Interface, Animation, Computer Aided Geometric Design, Mathematical Aspects of Graphics, Radiosity, Constraint Motion, Simulation, Morphing & Warping, Pattern Recognition, CAD/CAM & GIS Systems and Applications.

GRAPP - International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications

Setúbal, Portugal
Saturday, Feb 25, 2006 - Tuesday, Feb 28, 2006

Topics include: 1.) Geometry and Modeling: Geometric Computing, Modeling and Algorithms, Fundamental Methods and Algorithms, Scene and Object Modeling, Solid and Heterogeneous Modeling, Surface Modeling, Modeling of Natural Scenes and Phenomena, Physics-Based Modeling, Multi-Resolution Modeling, Image-Based Modeling, Texture Models, Analysis, and Synthesis, Reflection and Illumination Models, Model Validation, CAGD, CAD/CAM Systems, Graphics Architectures, Sketch-Based Modelling 2.) Rendering: Systems and Software Architectures for Rendering, Rendering Algorithms, Real-Time Rendering, Parallel Rendering, Image-Based Rendering, Volume Rendering, Point-Based Rendering, Lighting and Appearance, Shadows, Translucency and Visibility, Non-Photorealistic Rendering, Painting-like rendering, Drawing, Rendering Hardware 3.) Animation and Simulation: Animation Systems, Animation Algorithms and Techniques, Animation Languages, Animation from Motion Capture, Character Animation, Behavioural Animation, Human Figure Animation, Facial Animation, Animation of Particle Systems, Plausible Motion Simulation, Animation and Simulation of Natural Environments, Special Effects, Real-time Visual Simulation 4.) Interactive Environments: Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Environments, Distributed Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality; Collaborative Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Environments, Virtual Tours, Virtual Humans and Artificial Life, Real-time Graphics, Graphics in Computer Games, Collision Detection, Graphical Interfaces, Mobile Interfaces, Advanced User Interfaces, Hardware Technologies for Augmented, Mixed and Virtual.

I3D 2006 - Symposium on Interactive 3D Graphics and Games

Redwood Shores, CA, USA
Tuesday, Mar 14, 2006 - Friday, Mar 17, 2006

I3D is the leading-edge conference for real-time 3D computer graphics and techniques that combine 3D computer graphics with human interaction. The conference continues to focus on the hottest research in 3D game technology, interactive visualization and visual depiction, interactive modeling, user-assisted techniques, and applications.

Game Developers Conference - GDC 2006

San Jose, CA, USA
Monday, Mar 20, 2006 - Friday, Mar 24, 2006

At the 2006 Game Developers Conference, industry luminaries lead more than 300 lectures, tutorials, panels, roundtables, and poster sessions covering all aspects of the industry for all platforms and all genres. Conference Tracks: Vision Track; Audio Track; Business & Management Track; Game Design Track; Production Track; Programming Track; Visual Arts Track; IGDA Track.

14th Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems

Arlington, Virginia, USA
Saturday, Mar 25, 2006 - Sunday, Mar 26, 2006

The Symposium is part of the IEEE Virtual Reality 2006. Haptic interfaces are devices that allow human-machine interaction through force and touch. Areas of application include, but are by no means limited to: Telemanipulation - for work in hazardous or challenging environments such as: Space exploration; Undersea operations; Microsurgery and minimally-invasive surgery; Hazardous waste clean-up. Virtual environments - for realistic interactions with computer simulations in: Critical procedure training; Architectural design; Product prototyping; Data visualization; Human Computer Interaction. This symposium aims to bring together the diverse disciplines that will contribute to future advances in this field, including biomechanics, psychology, neurophysiology, engineering, and computer science. Topics of interest include, and are not limited to: Human factors; Psychophysics and perception; Biomechanics and motor control; Mechanism design; Control system design and analysis; Dynamics; Haptic rendering and world modeling algorithms.

The IEEE Symposium on 3D User Interfaces 2006 - In Conjuction with VR2006

Alexandria, Virginia USA
Saturday, Mar 25, 2006 - Sunday, Mar 26, 2006

The IEEE Symposium on 3D User Interfaces 2006 is the first international symposium focused on the topic of 3D UIs and will be held to trigger discussions among participants and to provide an intensive exchange between industrial and academic researchers working in various 3DUI research areas. The Symposium builds on and expands the scope of the workshop "New Directions in 3D User Interfaces" in March 2005 and the workshop "Beyond Wand and Glove Based Interaction" in March 2004. The symposium will last for a day and a half, and will be followed immediately by the IEEE VR conference. Ravin Balakrishnan (University of Toronto) will give a keynote address.

IEEE VR2006

Alexandria, VA, USA
Saturday, Mar 25, 2006 - Wednesday, Mar 29, 2006

IEEE VR 2006 is the premier international conference and exhibition in virtual reality. It provides a unique opportunity to interact with leading experts in VR and closely related fields such as augmented reality, mixed reality and 3D interaction. Test your own work and educate yourself through exposure to the research of your peers from around the world. Part of the conference is the IEEE Symposium on 3D User Interfaces 2006 - 3DUI 2006.

Edutainment 2006 - International Conference on E-learning and Games

Zhejiang University, China
Sunday, Apr 16, 2006 - Tuesday, Apr 18, 2006

Edutainment'2006 is an international conference on research and development on E-Learning and digital entertainment. The main purpose of the conference is the discussion, information and opinions exchange on development and use of such systems. It will provide a very interesting opportunity for researchers that want to attend or present communications at these events. The conference will include plenary invited talks, workshops, tutorials, paper presentation tracks and panel discussions. Topics include: E-Learning Platforms and Tools; Learning Resource Management; Practice and Experience Sharing; E-Learning Standards-; Mobile learning; Education and remote classrooms; Effectiveness of VR for education; Life Long Learning; Collaborative Environments; Remote Group Simulations; Collaborative Learning; Virtual Reality in Education; Game Design and Development; Game Engine Development and Customization; Game AI and Artificial Life; Game Physics; Game Rendering/Animations; Virtual Characters/Agents; Online/Mobile Game/Video Game; Storytelling and Game Narrative; Affective Interaction in Games; Digital Museum; Digital Heritage; Animation techniques; Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality.

11th International Conference on 3D Web Technology - Web 3D 2006

Columbia, MD, USA
Tuesday, Apr 18, 2006 - Friday, Apr 21, 2006

The 2006 International Web3D Symposium will address a wide range of 3D technologies on the Internet, ranging from languages, tools and high performance 3D graphics to human-computer interaction issues and the latest mobile applications. Authors are invited to submit their work for review by the international Program Committee. Both research and applications papers are of interest to Web3D 2006. The papers must be innovative and contribute to the advancement of 3D technologies on the Web. Topics of interest include but are not limited to: 3D graphics for wireless PDAs and cellular phones. Animated humanoids and complex reactive characters. Computer Aided Design in Web3D settings. High-performance 3D graphics for distributed environments and tele-operation systems. Innovative user-interface paradigms for navigating real-time 3D graphics environments and Web3D worlds. Interaction methods for Web-based 3D graphics systems. Methods for designing, representing, interacting with, and visualizing complex geometry, structure and behaviors. Multimodal user interaction in Web3D worlds. Web3D content for medical education, training and simulation. Innovative applications using 3D graphics on the Web and on mobile devices. Integration and interoperation with other XML-based Web standards. (CAD) technology and methods for lossless cross-application data exchange. Geometry/object behaviors.

SCCG 2006 - Spring Conference on Computer Graphics 2006

Casta - Papiernicka, Slovak Republic
Thursday, Apr 20, 2006 - Saturday, Apr 22, 2006

The spring conference attempts to cover all interesting projects from computer graphics and image processing and the applications.

CHI2006 - Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Saturday, Apr 22, 2006 - Thursday, Apr 27, 2006

CHI 2006 "Interact. Inform. Inspire." is the premier international conference for human-computer interaction. Topics include: Design, Education, Engineering, Management, Research, Usability.

Information Visualization and Interaction Techniques for Collaboration across Multiple Displays - In Conjunction with CHI2006

Montreal, Canada
Saturday, Apr 22, 2006 - Sunday, Apr 23, 2006

Most visualization tools available today have been optimized for conventional desktop displays and interaction devices and single-user interaction. The production of diverse, multi-sources, and dynamic data, though, is growing at exceptional rates, thus implying the need for collaboration in the analysis and management of information. Technology promises to support such collaboration, but several challenges need to be faced to realize the vision of supporting collaborative analytical reasoning. In this workshop, we want to exchange findings about extending visualization tools in two ways. First, we will investigate visualization across different display form factors. We are interested in display devices ranging in size from wristwatches and hand-held personal data assistants (PDAs) to high-resolution full-wall and theater-sized displays, as well as multi-display environments. Second, we are interested in using such systems for collaborative sense-making involving two or more users.

Laval Virtual 2006 - 8th International Conference on Virtual Reality

Laval, France
Wednesday, Apr 26, 2006 - Sunday, Apr 30, 2006

Laval Virtual includes a scientific conference track, a professional conference, an industrial exhibition, live demonstrations, an international student competition, a basket of tutorials, round-tables and a lot of welcome events over a single week. Topics Include: Industrial applications; Disabled applications; Entertainment applications; Emerging display and devices (visual, force, olfactory, aural, etc…); Human interface (software and/or hardware); Mixed reality, artificial reality; Real time computer vision and applications; Haptics, Tactile, Force feedback; Perception, psychology; Modeling (Mathematics, physics); Wearable systems; Education, training and/or evaluations; Visualization and rendering; Arts and media application; Medical application; Measurement, architecture; Tele-existence, Telecommunication.

VIII Symposium on Virtual Reality

Belém - PA - Brazil
Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - Saturday, May 06, 2006

Hardware graphics acceleration; Virtual Environments; Colaborative Virtual Environments; Virtual Reality applications on industry, entertainment, architecture, education, medicine, marketing, e-commerce, and others. Web-based three-dimensional applications; Artifical Intelligence techniques in virtual environments; Innovative frameworks, architectures, libraries and algorithms for Virtual or Augmented Reality; Development of virtual reality systems; Innovative input and output devices; Virtual humans and avatars; Social, economic and technical impacts of virtual reality; Video-based interaction; Multi-modal interaction; Modeling and rendering; Augmented reality; Virtual reality for scientific visualization; Real-time simulation, animation and visualization; Projection systems for virtual and augmented reality; Innovative 3D interaction techniques; Real-time graphic techniques; Tele-collaboration, tele-operation and tele-presence; Artificial life; Vídeo rendering; Networked virtual environments; VRML, X3D and other modeling technologies for 3D environments;

Third International Workshop on Pervasive Gaming Applications - PerGames 2006

Dublin, Ireland
Sunday, May 07, 2006

Mixed reality installations; Innovative input devices (Eye-Toys, Magic Wands etc); Augmented tabletop games; The physical world as a game board; Social experience vs technological experience; Emerging game concepts; Augmented reality games; (Mis-)use of enabling technologies; Mobile computing entertainment; Experience design for heterogeneous devices; Business cases for pervasive computing games; Social implications and social protocols; Privacy and awareness issues; Mixing games and serious applications

Pervasive 2006 - 4th International Conference on Pervasive Computing

The Burlington, Dublin, Ireland
Sunday, May 07, 2006 - Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Pervasive 2006 provides a forum for researchers, developers, and users throughout the world to present advances in computing technology toward new modes of operation (ubiquitous, continuous, and self-organized) and toward new usage models (ambient, context-aware, and integral with human activity and environments). Topics include: Device, communication, and interaction technologies for pervasive computing Pervasive sensing, perception and inference for context technologies. Software infrastructure, middleware and framworks for pervasive computing systems and environments. Design, interaction models, implementation and evaluation of pervasive systems and applications. Deployment and management of pervasive systems and services and emerging industrial scenarios. Pervasive computing user interfaces and user experience. Privacy, security and trust in pervasive computing.

EGVE'06 - 12th Eurographics Symposium on Virtual Environments

Lisbon, Portugal
Monday, May 08, 2006 - Wednesday, May 10, 2006

EGVE is an international forum for the exchange of experience and knowledge among researchers and developers concerned with virtual environments and virtual reality. EGVE 2006 will provide an opportunity for VE and VR researchers to interact, share new results, show live demonstrations of their work, and discuss emerging directions for the field. Topics include: Interaction techniques for VR; Immersive projection technologies; Haptics, sound and multimodal interaction; VR system architecture and development; 3D input and output devices; Augmented and mixed reality; Collaborative and distributed VR; Human factors and cognition; Interactive rendering, modeling and simulation; VR applications (e.g. scientific visualizaiton, medicine, education and training, etc.).

Eurovis 2006 - 8th annual Eurographics/IEEE-VGTC Symposium on Visualization

Lisbon, Portugal
Monday, May 08, 2006 - Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Topics include: Compression & multi-resolution techniques; Large data visualization; Time-varying data; Visualization systems; Multi-modal visualization; Distributed, collaborative, & grid-based visualization; Parallel visualization & graphics clusters; Visualization over the internet Mobile & ubiquitous visualization; Visual Data Mining; Theoretical foundations of visualization; Usability & human factors in visualization; Visual knowledge discovery & visual analytics; Visual Data Mining; Information visualization; Software visualization; Flow visualization; Volume visualization Surface extraction

EGPGV - 6th Eurographics Symposium on Parallel Graphics and Visualization

Braga, Portugal
Thursday, May 11, 2006 - Friday, May 12, 2006

Topics of interest include but are not limited to: Cluster based graphics and visualization; Efficient graphics and visualization for shared and distributed memory systems; Parallel and distributed systems for large and high resolution displays; Parallel and distributed systems for photo-realistic rendering; Parallel volume rendering; Real-time systems for 3D virtual reality; Data coherence in graphics algorithms; Large data set visualization; Large scale simulations and graphics rendering; Graphics and visualization in grid environments; Parallel simulations for interactive applications; Parallelism within GPU architectures; GPU clusters

4th European Interactive TV Conference - EuroITV 2006 - Beyond Usability, Broadcast, and TV

Athens, Greece
Thursday, May 18, 2006 - Friday, May 19, 2006

EuroITV brings together researchers and practitioners from diverse disciplines that include human-computer interaction, media studies, computer science, telecommunications, audiovisual design and management. The special theme for the EuroITV 2006 conference is: “Beyond Usability, Broadcast, and TV” which focusses aspects of "Sociability, playability, emotional design", "Internet Protocol TV (IPTV), peer-to-peer (P2P) distribution" and "Cross media, mobile TV, smart home, home media station". Topics include: Audience research; Interactive storytelling; Interactive advertising; Entertainment computing; t-commerce, t-learning, t-health; Ethical, regulatory and policy issues; Interoperability, standards, metadata; Games, betting, play-along game shows; Enhanced TV (news, weather, sports, etc); Authoring, production and virtual reality systems; Content management, digital rights management; Multimedia, graphics, broadcast and video technology; Communication services, video conferencing, messaging; Business models, media management, media economics; Personalization, user modeling, intelligent user interfaces; Electronic program guide (EPG), video search, video navigation; Usability, accessibility, universal access, multimodal interaction.

3iA 2006 - Ninth International Conference on Computer Graphcis and Artificial Intelligence

Limoges, France
Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - Wednesday, May 24, 2006

The 3IA International Conference on Computer Graphics and Artificial Intelligence takes place every year in Limoges (FRANCE). The aim of this Conference is to present the current state of researches of Computer Graphics researchers who use Artificial Intelligence techniques. The ninth 3IA International Conference (3IA'2006) will take place in May 2006, in Limoges (FRANCE). Topics Include: Artificial intelligence techniques in scene modeling. Declarative techniques in scene modeling. Artificial intelligence techniques in rendering. Artificial intelligence techniques in construction of geometric figures. Animation and artificial intelligence. Behavioural animation. Design of intelligent graphic interfaces. Scene properties description techniques. Intelligent methods of exploring virtual worlds. Computer graphics and learning. Combination of classical and AI techniques. Application of AI techniques in CAD.

AVI 2006 - Advanced Visual Interfaces

Venezia, Italy
Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - Friday, May 26, 2006

Topics include: Visual Interface Design; Visual Interaction; Information Visualization; Graph Layout; Visual Databases; Visual Querying; Visual Data Mining; Adaptive Interfaces; Animated Interfaces; Web Interfaces; Interface Metaphors; Multimodal Interfaces; Perceptual Interfaces; Virtual Reality; Interface Evaluation; Cognitive Models of the User; End-User Development; Controlled Studies and Usability Testing; Computer Supported Cooperative Work; Hypermedia & Multimedia Applications; Interfaces for Art, Cultural Heritage and Tourism

Fifth International Workshop on Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling - CGGM'2006

Reading, UK
Sunday, May 28, 2006 - Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Topics include: Geometric Modeling CAD/CAM Solid Modeling Physically Based Modeling Surface Reconstruction Geometric Processing Volume Visualization Autonomous Agents Computer Animation Computer Graphics in Art, Education, Engineering, Entertainment and Medicine Rendering Techniques Multimedia Non Photo-Realistic Rendering Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Virtual Environments Illumination Models Texture Models Computer Graphics and Internet (VRML, Java, etc.) Artificial Intelligence for Computer Graphics Computer Graphics Software Computer Graphics Hardware Computer Graphics Applications Computer Graphics Education Industrial Applications of Computer Graphics New directions in Computer Graphics

5th Workshop Augmented and Virtual Reality in Product Development

Paderborn, Germany
Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - Thursday, Jun 01, 2006

Topics include: Basics, methods and tools; Virtual Prototyping, Digital Mock-Up, Digital Factory; Integration of AR/VR in product- and production systems development. To accelerate product- and production development and to enhance to quality of design are the main goals today. Augmented and virtual reality AR/VR open new perspectives in this context: Virtual reality is an established tool for presentation and analysis that improves communication during development processes and helps to avoid mistakes. Augmented reality is on the way to be established. First prototypical application like the augmented prototyping of cars show the great potential of this technology. (Further information in German)

Game Days 2006

Darmstadt, Germany
Thursday, Jun 01, 2006 - Saturday, Jun 03, 2006

Three-Day Convention: "Science meets Business" is the motto of the first two days of the event. Up-to-date games and trends in the game industry are presented and discussed. Discussion on June 1st 2006 concentrate on business aspects, markets and technologies for computer games. The second day focusses the question of becoming a game designer, introduces training programs and describes game genres.

NPAR 2006 - 4th International Symposium on Non-Photorealistic Animation and Rendering

Annecy, France
Monday, Jun 05, 2006 - Wednesday, Jun 07, 2006

NPAR is the premier symposium dedicated to non-photorealistic computer graphics. NPAR is held in cooperation with ACM SIGGRAPH and Eurographics, and meets every other year as part of the International Animated Film Festival in Annecy, France.

CADUI 2006 - 6th International Conference on Computer-Aided Design of User Interfaces

Bucharest, Romania
Monday, Jun 05, 2006 - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006

Topics include: Adaptation in UIs: adaptability, adaptivity, customization Agent-based UIs: interface agents, intelligent agents, design agents Automated and semi-automated generation and evaluation of UIs Automated and semi-automated integration of multimedia, multimo-dal capabilities, presentation of information Computer-aided design of UIs during all development steps: require-ments gathering, specification, design, modeling, development, evaluation, testing, deployment, and maintenance Context-aware or sensitive UIs, pervasive computing, plasticity Design patterns of UI: cross-platform, design, globalization, mobility Development support tools and techniques Distributed and migratable UIs Formal methods in interactive systems development Knowledge-based approaches to UI design Methods, metrics and tools for computer-aided evaluation of UIs Model-based and task-based approaches to UI design Model-Based Interface Development Environments (MB-IDEs) Model-Driven Engineering (MDE) and Architecture (MDA) in HCI Multimodal UIs, 3D UIs, Computer-vision based UIs, tangible UIs Reverse engineering and re-engineering of UIs Sketch-based UIs Software engineering models, methods, and techniques User Interface Description Languages UI management systems (UIMSs) and toolkits Workflow systems and UIs for workflows Zoomable and vectorial UIs

GI'06 - Graphics Interface 2006

Quebec City, Canada
Wednesday, Jun 07, 2006 - Friday, Jun 09, 2006

Topics Include: Shading and rendering; Geometric modeling and meshing; Graphics in simulation; Image-based rendering; Image synthesis and realism; Medical and scientific visualization; Computer animation; Real-time rendering; Non-photorealistic rendering; Interaction techniques; Computer-supported cooperative work; Human interface devices; Virtual reality; Augmented reality; Data and information visualization; Multimedia; Mobile computing; Haptic and tangible Interfaces

3DPVT 2006 - Third International Symposium on 3D Data Processing, Visualization and Transmission

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 - Friday, Jun 16, 2006

Topics Include: 3D scanning technologies and devices; 3D photography algorithms; 3D view registration and surface modeling; Surface reflectance recovery and modeling; Image-based rendering and modeling; Multi-view image and geometry processing; Compression, transmission and visualization of 3D data; 3D Content-based retrieval and recognition; Man/machine interaction with 3D data; 3D printing and rapid prototyping; Psychophysics of 3D sensing and haptics; 3D teleimmersion and remote collaboration; Augmented reality and virtual environments; 3D television, games and entertainment; Medical and biomedical applications; Cultural heritage and archeology; Urban modeling and terrain modeling

ACM SIGchi ACE 2006 - International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology 2006

Hollywood, USA
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 - Friday, Jun 16, 2006

The field of computer entertainment technology has aroused great interest recently amongst researchers and developers in both academic and industrial / business fields as it is duly recognized as showing high promise of bringing on exciting new forms of human computer interaction. Now deemed deserving of both serious academic research, as well as major industry and business uptake, techniques used in computer entertainment are also seen to translate into advances in research work ranging from industrial training, collaborative work, novel interfaces, novel multimedia, network computing and ubiquitous computing. The purpose of this conference is to bring together academic and industry researchers, artists and designers and computer entertainment developers and practitioners, to address and advance the research and development issues related to computer entertainment.

International Conference on Virtual Reality Continuum and Its Applications VRCIA 2006

Hong Kong, China
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 - Saturday, Jun 17, 2006

ACM SIGGRAPH International Conference on Virtual Reality Continuum and Its Applications (VRCIA) is a biannual conference devoted to the technical aspects and applied areas of virtual reality continuum, covering from the real environment through augmented reality and augmented virtuality to the virtual environment. Topics include: Fundamentals in Virtual-Reality Continuum (Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality; Augmented Virtuality and Augmented Reality; Artificial Reality; Algorithms in Virtual-Reality Continuum; Geometrically, Physically and Image Based Modeling; Real-time Rendering,; Image-based Rendering, and 3D Auditory Rendering; Multi-resolution and Multi-scale Methods,; Level of Detail, Model Compression and Simplification; Scientific Visualization in Virtual-Reality Continuum; Collision Detection in Virtual-Reality Continuum) - System, Architecture and Environment in Virtual-Reality Continuum (Distributed Computing in Virtual-Reality Continuum; Grid Computing in Virtual-Reality Continuum, Commodity Clustered VR; High Performance Computing in Virtual-Reality Continuum; Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing in Virtual-Reality Continuum; Collaborative Virtual Environment; Intelligent; Virtual Environment; Artificial Life and Artificial Ambience; Avatars and Intelligent Agents Large-scale Simulation; Immersive, Semi-immersive and Desk-top System; Walk-through, Fly-over and Reach-in System) - Hardware and Device in Virtual-Reality Continuum (Sensor and Sensor Technology; Human Perception; Motion Tracking and Calibration; Tactile, Haptical and Force; Feedback Devices; Projection and Display System; Active and Passive Stereo System; 3D Scanner, Digital Mock-up and Reverse Engineering; 3D Enabled Devices: Mouse, Glove, Stylus; Human Computer Interaction, Human Factor, and Ergonomics; Integration of VR and Multimedia) - Applications (Virtual-Reality Continuum in Life Science; Virtual-Reality Continuum in Medicine; Virtual-Reality Continuum in Arts, Education...)

SMI'06 - International Conference on Shape Modelling Applications

Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 - Friday, Jun 16, 2006

Shape Modeling International (SMI) provides a forum for the dissemination of new computational techniques for modeling and processing digital representations of shapes and their properties to a diverse community of experts across a wide range of areas. In 2001, SMI has merged with the Implicit Surface Workshop and is now run as an annual event alternating between Asia, Europe and America. SMI addresses all aspects of shape acquisition, processing, retrieval and understanding. Applications of shape modeling cover Image Synthesis, Medicine, Biology, Botany, Motion Picture, Special Effects and Videogame Production, as well as Computer-Aided Design, Manufacture, and Engineering.

4th Congress in Virtual Reality Applications

Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Thursday, Jun 15, 2006 - Friday, Jun 16, 2006

Topics Include: Architecture; Urban planning; Reconstruction of cultural heritage; Civil works; Engineering; Training; Culture; Television; Cinema; Advertising; Research; Institutions; Manufacturing; Banking The Congress presents talks and case studies by renowned companies that work in the appropriate field of research and production. Contributors: EUVE, The London Film School, Walt Disney Imagineering, Vicon Peak, EADS.CASA - Military Transport Aircraft Division et al.

Aim@Shape - 1st International Workshop on Shapes and Semantics

Matsushima, Japan
Saturday, Jun 17, 2006

This workshop aims at providing a forum for the dissemination of new and emerging fields engaged in the integration of Multidimensional Media with Knowledge and Content processing technologies. Focus of this first event will be on the dissemination of the most relevant results of projects funded by the European Commission and targeted at bridging the gap between semantics and digital media systems. The workshop offers an opportunty to projects, institutions and individuals to present ongoing research to industrial representatives and development engineers who could exploit the technology emerging from the projects. Topics include, but are not limited to: Shape perception, classification and annotation; Shape semantics and ontologies; Shape matching and retrieval; Knowledge driven multimedia content analysis and understanding; Intelligent media creation and processing tools; Knowledge based inference for semantic media annotation

PIT06 - Perception and Interactive Technologies

Kloster Irsee, Germany
Monday, Jun 19, 2006 - Wednesday, Jun 21, 2006

The workshop focuses on advanced human-computer interaction including, e.g., mechanisms, architectures, design issues, applications, evaluation and tools. Prototype and product demonstrations will be very welcome. Future interfaces will be endowed with more human-like capabilities. For example, the emotional state of the user will be analysed so as to be able to automatically adapt the dialogue flow to user preferences, state of knowledge and learning success. Strategies in menu selection will be guided by computational models of attention and the analysis of eye movements tracked in various scenarios. Advanced display technologies will make use of real-time high-quality computer graphics and simulation to visualize physical processes in space and time. High-end 3D avatars utilizing attention-based display generation will allow to speed-up processing. Advanced speech technology will make use of adaptive and user-state dependent dialogue strategies. Complex knowledge bases and reasoning capabilities will control ambient devices that automatically adapt to user requirements and communication styles and, in doing so, help reducing the mental load of the user.

Third European Conference on Colour in Graphics, Imaging, and Vision CGIV 2006

University of Leeds, UK
Monday, Jun 19, 2006 - Thursday, Jun 22, 2006

Topics include: Colour Science (Colour Difference Equations, Colour Measurement, Indices of Colour Inconstancy and Metamerism...), Computational Colour (Colour-Image Encoding and Compression, Colour Processing in Digital Cameras...), Colour in Computer Graphics (High Dynamic Range Images Rendering, Appearance Modelling, Appearance Prediction, Perceptual Issues in Computer Graphics...), Colour Reproduction(Device Calibration, Characterisation and Modelling, Digital Cinema...), Colour Vision/Psychophysics (Colour and Material Perception in Natural Images, Standards, Colour Image Compression and Processing Quality Assessment)

The UK Chapter of the Euqographics Association presents: Theory and Practics of Computer Graphics University of Teesside

Middlesbrough, UK
Tuesday, Jun 20, 2006 - Thursday, Jun 22, 2006

Topics include: computer animation; computer-based art and entertainment; computational geometry; display technologies; fundamental algorithms; graphics application systems; graphics architectures and acceleration hardware; fractal and natural phenomena; human computer interaction; image processing; Internet graphics and collaborative environments; medical imaging; modelling methods; rendering techniques; texture synthesis; scientific visualization; information visualization; virtual reality and virtual environments; volume graphics; web graphics

9th IFF Science Days: »Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality for Engineering, Testing and Operating Technical Systems«

Magdeburg, Germany
Wednesday, Jun 21, 2006 - Friday, Jun 23, 2006

A fundamental goal of the 3rd professional conference on Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) at the Fraunhofer IFF is to generate a dialog between users and developers of virtual and expanded reality technologies. The focus will be on the sectors of the automotive industry, mechanical and plant engineering, the process industry, aviation, shipbuilding and medical technology. The excellence network ViVERA supported by the BMBF and the EU project Virthualis will be integrated in the conference.

CGI '06 - 24th Computer Graphics International Conference

Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P.R.China
Monday, Jun 26, 2006 - Wednesday, Jun 28, 2006

The Computer Graphics Society (CGS) is pleased to announce the 24th Computer Graphics International Conference to be held on June 26-28, 2006, at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, PR.China. Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang Province, is a celebrated scenic city with profuse historical and culture heritage. The city locates close to China east coast (200km south to Shanghai) with convenient public transport. The State Key Lab of CAD & CG at Zhejiang University and Microsoft Research Asia will be the local organizer. Co-sponsors of CGI'06 include China Computer Federation, China Association of Automation, China Image and Graphics Society. Topics include: Graphics Systems Architecture, Rendering Techniques, Geometric Computing, Shape and Surface Modeling, Physically Based Modeling, Scientific Visualization, Multimedia and Digital Media, Image Based Rendering, Computer Animation, Interaction Techniques and HCI, Stylized Rendering, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Point-based Graphics, Computer Vision, Data Compression for Graphics, Web Graphics, Graphic Toolkits, Computer Graphics Application.

4th Eurographics Symposium on Geometry Processing SGP 2006

Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
Monday, Jun 26, 2006 - Wednesday, Jun 28, 2006

The goal of this meeting is to present and discuss new research ideas and results in Geometric Processing. This emerging research field aims at designing efficient algorithms for acquisition, manipulation, animation and transmission of complex 3D models. The processing techniques are based on recent developments in applied mathematics, computer science, and engineering. Applications of geometry processing algorithms cover a wide range of areas from multimedia and entertainment, to bio-medical computing, reverse engineering, and to classical computer-aided design. Topics Include: * geometry and topology representations * compression of static or animated geometry * surface and volume parameterization * approximation and meshing * reverse engineering * simplification and level of detail * smoothing and denoising * computational geometry * multiresolution shape analysis and synthesis * geometric aspects of rendering and other fields * interactive techniques * animation and simulation

17th Eurographics Symposium on Rendering 2006

Nicosia, Cyprus
Monday, Jun 26, 2006 - Wednesday, Jun 28, 2006

Topics include: Global illumination methods, Monte Carlo techniques, Finite element techniques, Sampling, filtering, and anti-aliasing, Shadows and visibility, Human perception and error measures, Texture models, analysis, and synthesis, Image-based methods, Sensing for graphics, Point-based rendering, New rendering hardware and new uses of existing hardware, Real-time rendering and real-time ray tracing, Systems and software architecture for rendering , Virtual/augmented reality and interactive systems, Rendering dynamic/animated environments , Non-photorealistic rendering.

4th International Conference on Coordinated & Multiple Views in Exploratory Visualization CMV 2006

London, UK
Tuesday, Jul 04, 2006 - Tuesday, Jul 04, 2006

Topics include: - Multiple view techniques - Coordination/tight coupling/linking techniques - Multiform views and other multiple representations of information - Visual query languages for exploratory visualization - Data transformation and re-expression for exploratory visualization - Dynamic and rapid interactive visualization techniques - Exploratory visualization methods/algorithms/tools - Spreadsheet based visualization techniques - Multiple views for interactive steering - Visual management of multiple data sources - Visual management of highly-coordinated, many-view visualizations - Evaluations and case studies - Applications - Bioinformatics - Geovisualization - Mathematical/statistical exploration - Medical visualization - Web site data and browsing strategies - Scientific data collection and analysis (astronomy, chemistry, physics, etc.)

SIACG 2006 - Ibero American Symposium in Computer Graphics

Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Wednesday, Jul 05, 2006 - Friday, Jul 07, 2006

Topics: Computer Graphics Systems and Hardware; Visualization; Computer Animation ; Rendering Techniques and Global Illumination ; Real-Time Rendering ; Virtual Reality and Computer Human Interface; Computational Geometry and its Applications; Geometric Computing and Solid Modeling; Scientific Visualization; Volume Graphics; Augmented and; Mixed Reality; Game Design ; Game Engine Development; Virtual Humans and Artificial Life; 3D Reconstruction; GPU Programming ; Graphical User Interfaces; Interaction; Architectures and Models; Multimodal User Interfaces; Graphics and Multimedia; Computer Graphics in Arts, Education, Engineering, Entertainment, Medicine and Science; Computer Graphics for mobile applications

19th annual conference on Computer Animation and Social Agents (CASA 2006)

Geneva, Switzerland
Wednesday, Jul 05, 2006 - Friday, Jul 07, 2006

Topics include: Motion control, Motion capture and retargeting, Path planning, Physics-based animation, Vision techniques in animation, Behavioral animation, Artificial life, Image rendering in animation, Deformable Models, Facial Animation, social agents and avatars, Emotions and personality, Simulation involving Virtual Humans, Autonomous characters and actors, A.I. - based animation, Social and Conversational agents, Interagent communication, Modeling of groups and crowds, Social behavior, Autonomous Virtual Humans in games, Medical 3D simulation, Simulation involving Virtual Humans, Virtual Cultural Heritage, Autonomous characters and actors, VCE (Virtual Collaborative Environments), A.I. - based animation, Virtual reality, Interaction with Virtual Humans, Augmented Reality, Perceptual models, Virtual Sensors.

10th International Conference on Informationen Visualization

London, UK
Wednesday, Jul 05, 2006 - Friday, Jul 07, 2006

IV05 conference aims to focus on the interdisciplinary methods and affiliated research done among various science disciplines, medicine, engineering, media and commerce. This three day event will focus on the research and developments conjured to meet the roaring demand of today’s "Information Transfer" through the medium of computing, accentuating on the linkage that shapes academia and industry with the goal of stimulating views and providing a forum where researchers and practitioners can discuss the latest developments linked to Information Visualisation.

ICME 2006 - IEEE International Conference on Multimedia & Expo

Toronto, ON, Canada
Sunday, Jul 09, 2006 - Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006

IEEE International Conference on Multimedia & Expo (ICME) is a major annual international conference organized with the objective of bringing together researchers, developers, and practitioners from academia and industry working in all areas in multimedia. ICME serves as a forum for the dissemination of state-of-the-art research, development, and implementations of multimedia systems, technologies and applications. ICME is co-sponsored by four IEEE societies (the Circuits and Systems Society, the Communications Society, the Computer Society, and the Signal Processing Society). Topics include: - Audio, image, video processing - Virtual reality and 3-D imaging - Signal processing for media integration - Multimedia Communications and networking - Multimedia security and content protection - Multimedia human-machine interface and interaction - Multimedia databases - Multimedia computing systems and appliances - Hardware and software for multimedia systems - Multimedia standards and related issues - Multimedia applications

3rd Symposium on Biomedical Simulation 2006

Zürich, Switzerland
Monday, Jul 10, 2006 - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006

Anatomical modeling from histological and medical images; Biomechanical modeling of soft and hard tissues; Biophysical properties of living tissues; Physiological modeling of organs and systems; Modeling and simulation of tissue formation; Simulators for training and rehearsal; Evaluation and clinical integration of surgical training simulators; Virtual and augmented reality tools for simulation and surgery; Haptic feedback in biomedical simulation; Simulators in the operating room; Real-time aspects of biomedical simulation

AMDO 2006 - IV Conference on Articulated Motion and Deformable Objects

Andratx, Mallorca, Spain
Tuesday, Jul 11, 2006 - Friday, Jul 14, 2006

Topics include (but not restricted to): Track 1: Computer Graphics (Human Modelling & Animation), Track 2: Human Motion (Analysis, Tracking, 3D Reconstruction & Recognition), Track 3: Multimodal User Interaction (VR & AR, Speech, Biometrics), Track 4: Advanced Multimedia Systems (Standards, Indexed Video Contents)

SG'06 - 6th International Symposium on Smart Graphics

Vancouver, Canada
Sunday, Jul 23, 2006 - Tuesday, Jul 25, 2006

Scope: Smart Graphics research can be loosely divided into principles, methods and systems based research, and the symposium will encourage submissions in all these areas, based on the following characterization: Principles: Characterizing and coping with constraints on technological, computational and human perceptual, cognitive and motor resources; theories of Graphics Design and visual esthetics, theories of graphical representations and interaction; conceptualizations of graphics and interactive systems; representation and reasoning requirements for Smart Graphics; interaction between resource restrictions; design, requirements capture and evaluation methodologies. Methods: New approaches to the design and testing of graphical generation, presentation and interaction for both conventional desk-top systems and new devices and media; acquisition and representation of design knowledge for Smart Graphics generation; empirical methods in the characterization of interaction; dealing with heterogeneous target media; application of planning, decision theory, optimization, constraint satisfaction, machine learning and other AI techniques to Smart Graphics; attentive systems; evaluation methods. Systems: The application of Smart Graphics to visualization, virtual reality, augmented reality, mobile communications, wearable computing, graphical hypermedia, novel interaction techniques (e.g. attentive systems, haptic and natural language interaction), and advisory & tutoring systems.

CGIV'06 - International Conference Computer Graphics, Imaging and Visualization

Sydney, Australia
Tuesday, Jul 25, 2006 - Friday, Jul 28, 2006

Topics: COMPUTER GRAPHICS: Computer Graphics Fundamental theories; Computer Graphics Application ; Real Time Graphics; Interactive Graphics ; CAGD - CAD/CAM systems, Computational Geometry, Geometric; Computer Graphics - Modeling - Solid and Heterogeneous Modeling , Scene and object modeling , Physically Based Modeling ; Non Photo-realistic Rendering, Image Based Rendering ; Digital Media – Design, Animation and Game; Visualization Scientifics and beyond; Graphics Hardware Architecture ; Augmented and Virtual Reality – Multimedia IMAGING: Indexing and Retrieval of Images; Image generation, acquisition, and processing; Image display techniques; Convergence of imaging media (video and computer); Image compression, coding, and encryption; Multimedia / Applications; Tools for multimedia production and services; Digital imaging for film and television; Knowledge acquisition; Visual inspection; Document image understanding; Image algebra; Optical image processing systems; Mathematical morphology; Architecture of imaging and vision systems (including parallel architectures and algorithms); Software tools and environments for imaging; Multi-resolution and multi-spectral image processing; Image sequence processing VISION: Vision Theories and application; Systems and case studies; Neural network techniques and fuzzy logic; Performance analysis and evaluation; Applications including: medicine, robotic, GIS, remote sensing, industrial inspection (or machine vision), nondestructive evaluation (or NDE), ...

DSV-IS 2006 - The XIII International Workshop on Design, Specification and Verification of Interactive Systems

Dublin, Ireland
Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006 - Friday, Jul 28, 2006

Topics of interest include software engineering aspects of user interfaces and user interface tools and techniques : Software architectures, Development processes, Model based design, Usability requirements, Software engineering models in HCI (including formal models, UML), HCI models; e.g. context, user, task, domain; Verification and Validation; Specification of Interactive Systems As applied to: Interfaces for mobile devices; Ubiquitous interactive systems; Multimodal user interfaces; Interfaces for groupware; Information visualization and navigation; Virtual reality, augmented reality; Adaptive and customizable systems; Interfaces for multiple devices; Safety critical interfaces, including cockpits and command&control workstations; Incident and accident analysis, investigation and modelling

APGV - Symposium on Applied Perception in Graphics and Visualization

Boston, MA, USA
Friday, Jul 28, 2006 - Sunday, Jul 30, 2006

Since 2004, this symposium has brought together researchers from the fields of perception, graphics and visualization, to facilitate a wider exchange of ideas. Our goals are to use insights from perception to advance the design of methods for visual, auditory and haptic representation, and to use computer graphics to enable perceptual research that would otherwise not be possible. Topics Include: applications of insights from perception to the development of algorithms for more efficient, effective or realistic modeling, rendering and/or animation applications of perception in the design and evaluation of methods for more effective representation and communication of data the study of perception and perceptual issues in virtual environments computational aesthetics, stylization, and perceptual aspects of non-photorealistic rendering

IEEE/ACM Symposium on Point-Based Graphics

Boston, MA, USA
Saturday, Jul 29, 2006 - Sunday, Jul 30, 2006

The IEEE/Eurographics Symposium on Point-Based Graphics (PBG) is a forum for presenting new results related to the use of point-based primitives in modeling, rendering, data acquisition, simulation, geometry, and graphics hardware.

VG2006 - International Workshop on Volume Graphics

Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Sunday, Jul 30, 2006 - Monday, Jul 31, 2006

Topics: Multi-volume objects and scenes; Image-based 3D modeling; Frequency-domain modeling; Physically based modeling; Motion and deformation; Point-based modeling; Multi-resolution volumes; Temporal data; Mathematical foundations; Multivariate and tensor data representations; Random heterogeneous materials; Biological and physical substrates; Volume rendering hardware; GPU-based methods; Direct volume rendering; Voxel-based radiosity; Global illumination; Optical models; Transport models; Subsurface models; Non-photorealistic rendering; Digitization; Voxelization and surface reconstruction; Segmentation and feature extraction; Compression; Distortion and morphing; Interaction and GUI design; Haptics; Entertainment industry and visual arts; Medical imaging; Surgical planning; Forensic science; Computational sciences; Material science; Biological systems science

Siggraph 2006 - The 33rd International Conference on Computer Graphcis and Interactive Techniques

Boston, MA, USA
Sunday, Jul 30, 2006 - Thursday, Aug 03, 2006

The SIGGRAPH Papers program is the premier international forum for disseminating ground-breaking, provocative, and important new work in computer graphics and interactive techniques. Topics include: rendering; modeling; animation; human-computer interaction; computer-aided design; computer vision; robotics; visualization; applications (such as web graphics and computer games); In conjuction with Siggraph 2006, an exhibition including presenters from leading companies in computer graphics and interaction techniques will take place from August 1st - 3rd 2006.

The ACM SIGGRAPH / Eurographics Symposium on Computer Animation

Vienna, Austria
Saturday, Sep 02, 2006 - Monday, Sep 04, 2006

SCA is the leading forum for the dissemination of cutting-edge research in computer animation. Now in its fifth year, SCA 2006 will be co-located with the Annual Eurographics conference, in the famous city of music. Topics include: - autonomous characters - physically based animation - facial animation - real-time animation, animation for games - group and crowd behavior - expressive motion / communication - nonphotorealistic animation - physical realism / measuring the real world for animation - nature in motion (natural phenomena, plants, clouds,...) - planning / learning / optimization for animation - intuitive interfaces for creating and editing animations - sound and speech for animation - perceptual metrics for animation - mathematical foundations of animation - 2D animation systems - new time-based art forms on the computer

Graphics Hardware 2006

Vienna, Austria
Sunday, Sep 03, 2006 - Monday, Sep 04, 2006

Topics Include: Graphics accelerator architectures; Performance measurement, modelling, and optimization; Exploitation of new memory technologies for 3D graphics; Integrated graphics chipsets; Graphics for mobile devices; Hardware support for image-based rendering; Volume rendering architectures; Multi-processor architectures for graphics; Load balancing in graphics systems; Space, screen, and model partitioning; Hardware support of new surface representations; Hardware support for photorealism Software-hardware interfaces; Expansion and acceleration of shading models; Programmable graphics processors; Shading language implementation; Vertex and pixel programming techniques; General Purpose GPU papers

Humans and Computers 2006 - Sixth multidisciplinary Conference (Mensch und Computer MC2006)

Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Sunday, Sep 03, 2006 - Wednesday, Sep 06, 2006

Topics include: Changes in work environment (New services in health care, in logistics, transportation and traffic as well as management and administration; Support of development of new technologies in design and construction, investigation and documentation; Worldwide (co-)operating with CSCW and by localisation and individualisation, support of networks of innovation), Changes in Learning and Education (Support of lifelong learning, new forms of learning and teaching including edutainment and infotainment; Teaching and studying human-computer interaction, interface design and software ergonomics) and changes in computer usage (Mobile applications, ubiquitous computing and ad-hoc-networks; Virtual environments and augmented reality; Intelligent devices and environments, handhelds, wearables and pervasive computing).

3rd Eurographics Workshop on Sketch Based Interfaces and Modelling SBIM'06

Vienna, Austria
Sunday, Sep 03, 2006 - Monday, Sep 04, 2006

Topics include: * Low level ink processing / Pen stroke segmentation * Sketch parsing * Classification and recognition of handwritten sketches * Multimodal interfaces for sketching * Novel sketch input devices * Rendering techniques for sketch-based interfaces (NPR) * Mobile appliances for design input * Usability studies of sketch-based systems * Sketch-based interfaces for 2D/3D computer graphics (modeling, animation, etc.) * Sketch-based interfaces for CAD systems * Sketch-based interfaces for other applications (diagram editing, math, etc.) * Sketches for Medical and Volume data editing * Sketching surfaces/diagrams/mathematical annotations/ etc. * Sketch-based retrieval of Multimedia Information * Creativity and design

Eurographics 2006

Vienna, Austria
Monday, Sep 04, 2006 - Friday, Sep 08, 2006

The annual main conference of the European Association of Computer Graphics, Eurographics 2006, will take place from the 4th to the 8th of September 2006 in Vienna, Austria.

9th International Conference on Humans and Computers HC'2006

Aizu, Japan
Wednesday, Sep 06, 2006 - Saturday, Sep 09, 2006

Topics include: Humans and Educations; Kansei Engineering; Motion Analysis Science; Artificial Life; Graphic Processing; Computer Art; Cognitive Science; Virtual Environments; 3-Dimensional Computer Graphics (3D-CG); Evolutional Culture on History; Human Life Models on Natural Environment System (New).

IBC 2006

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Thursday, Sep 07, 2006 - Tuesday, Sep 12, 2006

International event for those who are involved in creation, management and delivery of content.Over 1000 exhibitors, together with a broad conference programme, attract more than 40,000 delegates. In conjuction with the conference event, an exhibition of new products, technologies and presentations with numerous developers and leading companies takes place.

Ubicomp 2006 - The Eighth International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing

Orange County, CA, USA
Sunday, Sep 17, 2006 - Thursday, Sep 21, 2006

Topics Include: Improving natural interaction (e.g. applied sensing, fusion and reasoning, AI and speech technologies for Ubicomp, increasing machine understanding of human action & vice versa); Constructing ubicomp systems (e.g., systems and toolkit support for constructing, maintaining and deploying and prototyping Ubicomp environments); Embedding computation (e.g. novel user interfaces, computational and sensing/ actuator platforms, assistive technolgies, applied to Ubicomp); Understanding ubicomp and its consequences (e.g. conceptual models, lessons learnt, user studies and results from Ubicomp experiments); Deploying ubicomp technologies (e.g. privacy, security, and trust, real-world and deployment experiences, studies of ubicomp settings)

GD2006 - 14th International Symposium on Graph Drawing

Karlsruhe, Germany
Monday, Sep 18, 2006 - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006

Topics: Visualization of networks, Web maps, software engineering diagrams, database schemas, chemical structures and molecules; Graph algorithms; Geometric graph theory and geometric computing; Software systems for graph visualization; Topology and planarity; Graph theory and optimization on graphs; Interfaces for interacting with graphs; Empirical assessment of graph drawing systems; Task analysis to guide graph drawing

CIT 2006 - The 6th IEEE International Conference on Computer and Information Technology

Seoul, Korea
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 - Friday, Sep 22, 2006

Computing and information technology continues to be a rapidly developing area of increasing importance in many aspects of our lives. It is quite difficult to keep a balance between general knowledge and expertise in specific areas. Embracing multidisciplinary studies and providing opportunities for exchanging research results across a wide range of fields in computer and information technology are the main features of the IEEE International Conference on Computer and Information Technology. - Databases Track - Web Data Processing Track - High Performance Computing and Grid Computing Track - Networking and Mobile Computing Track - Multimedia Processing & Computer Graphics Track - Information Security Track - Embedded Systems Track - Software Engineering Track - Service Oriented Computing & E-Technologies Track - Bioinformatics Track - Ubiquitous & Sensor Network Track - SoC Track

Third Workshop Virtual and Augmented Reality of the GI-Experts Group AR/VR

Koblenz, Germany
Monday, Sep 25, 2006 - Tuesday, Sep 26, 2006

Topics include: System solutions (Hardware, Software, Display Technologies, Tracking), Interaction and Navigation, Modelling and Simulation, Avatars, Real-Time Rendering, Distributed and cooperative VR/AR-Solutions, Human Factors, komplex or innovative applications, Teaching concepts concerning AR/VR; Manuscripts in the German or English language are welcome.

GAMES 2006 Congress - International Digital Games Conference (iDiG)

Portalegre, Portugal
Tuesday, Sep 26, 2006 - Thursday, Sep 28, 2006

- Game Concept Design - Storytelling and Game Narrative - Game Criticism - Game Programming & Engine - Game Rendering & Animations - Computer Vision - Audio & Music - Visual Arts - Game AI & Artificial Life - Game Physics - Networking Games - Online Games - Mobile Games - Affective Interaction in Games & Virtual Reality - Business & Project Management

The 10th IEEE International Symposium on Distributed Simulation and Real Time Applications

Torremolinos, Malaga, Spain
Monday, Oct 02, 2006 - Friday, Oct 06, 2006

In its tenth anniversary year, the 2006 IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Distributed Simulation and Real Time Applications (DS-RT 2006) will take place in Torremolinos, Malaga, Spain, in conjunction with the the 9-th ACM International Symposium on Modeling, Analysis, Simulation of Wireless and Mobile Systems. Topics include: - Collaborative Virtual Environments, e.g. interactive Virtual Reality, human communication through immersive environments, shared object manipulation; - Multi-modal collaborative systems, e.g. collaborative future workspaces, psychological issues of collaborative VR; - Interactive Simulation in Entertainment and Games; - Applications of Distributed Simulation, e.g., Real Time, large distributed simulation systems; - Agent Based Distributed Simulation, e.g., multi-agent based simulation, parallel and distibuted simulation of multi-agent systems; - Real-Time application modeling for QoS evaluation; - Algorithms and Studies relating to existing protocols, e.g., HLA, DIS, event synchronization, network time protocols; - Data Distribution Management, Interest Management, Multi-resolution modeling and Dead-Reckoning Mechanisms; - Current Critical Design Issues, e.g.: causality, simultaneous events, zero look-ahead, compensation for slower than real time; - Methodology for Distributed and Parallel Simulation; - Approaches to interoperation of COTS simulation modeling packages; - Interface Definition, Communication, Management, Security; - Performance of Distributed Simulation, e.g., benchmark, theoretical, empirical, and HLA/RTI studies; - Visual Interactive Simulation, e.g., generic animation, visual interactive modeling, interactive computer based learning; - Animating Language Tools, Visualization Tools for Computational Processes under Simulation; - Modeling and Simulation Environments for Real Time Concurrent Systems; - Influence of Network-Centric Systems, e.g., Java, and DCOM; - Network support for distributed simulation and real-time systems e.g., QoS requirements, multicast for distributed/real-time simulation; - Applications of Web-Based Simulation, e.g. Modeling Global Internet; - Integration of Distributed Simulation and HLA with Web Technologies; - Large Scale Distributed Simulation on the Grid; - Software Design Patterns and Real-Time Simulation Environments - Reproducing the face-to-face meeting through communication technology - e.g. immersive CVE, video conferencing, video reconstruction

MeTo-VR 2006 - First International Workshop on Methods & Tools for Designing VR Applications

Ghent, Belgium
Tuesday, Oct 03, 2006 - Tuesday, Oct 03, 2006

The aim of the workshop is to provide a platform for bringing together researchers, practitioners and designers of VR applications to enable a productive exchange of ideas about the state of the art on designing VR applications. Topics include: - Conceptual and high-level specification techniques for designing VR applications or aspects of VR applications - Methodologies for designing VR applications - Graphical notations for designing VR applications (behaviors, interaction, complex objects, …) - Tool support for intuitive and domain oriented VR design - Explicit use of domain knowledge in the design of VR applications - The use of annotation in VR applications - The use of ontologies and semantics in VR application design - The use of text recognition to simplify the design of VR applications - Application of Artificial Intelligence techniques for a more intuitive design of VR applications

SIBGRAPI 2006 - Brazilian Symposium on Computer Graphics and Image Processing

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Sunday, Oct 08, 2006 - Wednesday, Oct 11, 2006

Topics include: - Animation and Simulation - Artificial Intelligence - Augmented Reality - Biomedical imaging - Coding, compression and transmission of images / videos - Cognitive and biologically inspired vision - Collision Detection - Computational Geometry - Document processing and analysis - Feature extraction and matching - Games - Geometric & Solid Modeling - Global Illumination - Graphical Interfaces - Graphics Hardware - Haptic and Tangible Interfaces - Illumination, color and reflectance - Image Synthesis and Realism - Image-Based Rendering - Information Visualization - Iso-surface Extraction - Large Scale Displays - Level-of-Detail Techniques - Machine learning and AI (applied to image processing / vision) - Medical Imaging - Motion analysis / synthesis and optical flow - Motion Capture/Editing/Synthesis - Multiresolution Techniques - Natural Phenomena - Non-Photorealistic Rendering - Out of Core Techniques - Parallel Visualization and Graphics Clusters - Performance evaluation of image processing / vision systems - Point-Based Techniques - Polygonal Meshes - Processing (filtering, restoration, enhancement, etc) of images / videos - Real-Time Rendering - Recognition and modeling of objects, faces, actions, etc - Reflectance Models and Shading - Registration and alignment of images / videos - Remote sensing and geophysical imaging - Reproduction (scanning, display, printing) of images - Retrieval, storage, authentication of images / videos - Scientific Visualization - Segmentation and grouping in images / videos - Sensors (novel imaging systems, calibration) - Shadowing Techniques - Simplification Techniques - Sonification - Spherical Harmonics - Surface Reconstruction - Texture and natural image statistics - Texturing Techniques - Three-dimensional Imaging - Three-dimensional reconstruction (dense stereo, multi-view geometry, etc) - Tracking of objects, humans, articulated structures, etc - User Interfaces - Virtual Environments - Visibility Algorithms - Visualization for Small Displays - Visually-guided vehicles, robots, agents, etc - Volume Rendering - Wavelets

International Conference on Image Processing

Atlanta, GA, USA
Sunday, Oct 08, 2006 - Wednesday, Oct 11, 2006

The International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP), sponsored by the IEEE Signal Processing Society, is the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied image and video processing. Topics include: - Image/Video Coding and Transmission - Image/Video Processing - Image Formation - Image Scanning, Display, and Printing - Image/Video Storage, Retrieval, and Authentication - Applications

ISWC06 - Tenth IEEE International Symposium on Wearable Computers

Montreux, Switzerland
Wednesday, Oct 11, 2006 - Saturday, Oct 14, 2006

ISWC 2006, the tenth annual IEEE International Symposium on Wearable Computers, will bring together researchers, product vendors, fashion designers, textile manufacturers, users, and all other interested parties to share information and advances in wearable computing. Topics: Applications of wearable systems in consumer, industrial, medical, wellness, educational, and military domains. Use of wearable computers as components of larger systems, such as augmented reality systems, training systems or systems designed to support collaborative work. Hardware, including wearable system design, input devices, wearable displays, batteries, techniques for power management and heat dissipation, industrial design, and manufacturing issues. Software architectures, including ones that allow wearable computers to exploit surrounding infrastructure. Human interfaces, including hands-free approaches, speech-based interaction, sensory augmentation, human-centered robotics, user modeling, user evaluation, health issues and interfaces for combining wearable and ubiquitous computing. Networks, including wireless networks, on-body networks, and support for interaction with other wearables, ubiquitous-computing systems or the Internet. Formal evaluation of wearable computer technologies for example performance of wearable computer technologies or comparisons of existing technologies. Wearable sensors or networks of sensors for context-awareness or sensing cognitive state. Wearable communities and wearable technology for social-network computation, visualization and augmentation. Operating systems issues related to wearable computing, including such issues as scheduling, security, and power management. Social implications and privacy issues. Wearable computing for elder enablement and for people with disabilities. Fashion design, smart clothes, and electronic textiles.

NordiCHI 2006 - Fourth Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction

Oslo, Norway
Saturday, Oct 14, 2006 - Wednesday, Oct 18, 2006

Topics include: - Adaptive and adaptable systems - Ambient intelligence - Artistic and aesthetic approaches to interface design - Design cases - Design methods - End-user development - Evaluation methods - Group and organisation interfaces - Information visualization - Innovative interface design - Interface agents - Interfaces supporting learning - Models of interaction - Multimodal interfaces - New interaction techniques and devices - Participatory design - Studies of organisations, technology and work - Theory and foundation of HCI - Ubiquitous, pervasive, and mobile interaction - Universal access and international interfaces - Usability studies - User-centered design

Virtuality 2006

Turin, Italy
Tuesday, Oct 17, 2006 - Friday, Oct 20, 2006

Virtuality Conference is a premiere international event on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 3D Animation, Gaming and VFX. Every year, Virtuality proposes the most up-to-date discussion about cutting-edge applications of VR and Interactive Techniques in various fields, but paying particular attention to its industrial applications and to the multifaceted universe of cinema, including presentations by world-class experts of animation and visual effects. In Partnership with Siggraph Topics include: Computer Graphics, Visual Effects and VR in: - Cinema - Animation - Video Games - Automotive - Medicine - Advertisement/Publicity - Architecture

ISMAR 06 - 5th IEEE and ACM International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality

Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Sunday, Oct 22, 2006 - Wednesday, Oct 25, 2006

MR/AR applications ( * personal MR/AR information systems * industrial and military MR/AR applications * medical MR/AR applications * MR/AR for entertainment * MR/AR for architecture * MR/AR for art, cultural heritage, or education and training ) Sensors ( * position and orientation tracking technology * calibration methods * sensor fusion * vision-based registration and tracking * acquisition of 3D scene descriptions) System architecture ( * wearable and mobile computing * distributed and collaborative MR/AR * display hardware * performance issues (real-time approaches) ) User interaction ( * interaction techniques for MR/AR * collaborative MR/AR * multimodal input and output) Information presentation ( * real-time rendering * photorealistic rendering * object overlay and spatial layout techniques * aural, haptic and olfactory augmentation * mediated and diminished reality * display and view management ) Human factors ( * usability studies and experiments * acceptance of MR/AR technology * social implications)

ISMAR 2006 Workshop Industrial Augmented Reality

Santa Barbara, USA
Sunday, Oct 22, 2006 - Sunday, Oct 22, 2006

Augmented Reality has matured from a pure research field into actual industrial applications. There are still many research questions to solve, and solutions are discussed every year at the ISMAR conference series. However, making systems really work needs usually some more effort, knowledge, and ideas than can be discussed by academia on a purely scientific conference. The goal of this workshop is to bring together all people from industry and academia who use augmented reality technologies in real industrial settings aimed at producing a commercial benefit.

ACM Multimedia 2006

Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Monday, Oct 23, 2006 - Friday, Oct 27, 2006

The technical program will consist of plenary sessions and talks with topics of interest in: (a) Multimedia content analysis, processing, and retrieval; (b) Multimedia networking and systems support; (c) Multimedia tools, end-systems, and applications; and (d) Foundational sciences of multimedia.

DCGI 2006 - 13th International Conference on Discrete Geometry for Computer Imagery

Szeged, Hungary
Wednesday, Oct 25, 2006 - Friday, Oct 27, 2006

DGCI'2006 is the 13th in the series of international conferences on Discrete Geometry for Computer Imagery. The aim is to gather researchers in discrete geometry and topology, discrete models, with applications in image analysis and image synthesis. Discrete geometry plays an expanding role in the fields of shape modelling, image synthesis, and image analysis. It deals with topological and geometric definitions of digitized objects or digitized images and provides both a theoretical and computational framework for computer imaging. Topics include: - Discrete and Combinatorial Topology - Models for Discrete Geometry - Geometric Transforms - Surfaces and Volumes - Discrete Shape Representation - Discrete Tomography - Discrete and Combinatorial Image Analysis - Morphological Analysis - Shape Recovery - Image Generation and Reconstruction - Visualization

InfoVis 2006 - IEEE Information Visualization Symposium

Balitmore, MD, USA
Sunday, Oct 29, 2006 - Friday, Nov 03, 2006

Scope: Computer-based information visualization, or "infovis", centers around helping people explore or explain data through systems that include static or interactive visual representations. The central design challenge in infovis is designing a cognitively useful spatial mapping of a dataset that is not inherently spatial. There are many possible visual encodings, only a fraction of which are helpful for a given task. We draw on the intellectual history of several traditions, including computer graphics, human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, semiotics, graphic design, statistical graphics, cartography, and art. The synthesis of relevant ideas from these fields is critical for keeping pace with the torrents of data that confront us all.

IEEE Visualization 2006

Baltimore, MD, USA
Sunday, Oct 29, 2006 - Friday, Nov 03, 2006

Vis 2006 is the premier forum for visualization advances in science and engineering for academia, government, and industry. This event brings together researchers and practitioners with a shared interest in techniques, tools, and technology. The conference will include workshops, tutorials, papers, panels, demonstrations, posters, and exhibitions. Topics Include: - Distributed and Collaborative Visualization - Flow Visualization - Illustrative Visualization - Information Visualization - Isosurfaces and Surface extraction - Large Data Visualization - Multi-Resolution Techniques - Multimodal Visualization - Novel Mathematics for Visualization - Parallel Visualization and Graphics Clusters - Point-Based Visualization - Security and Network Intrusion Visualization - Software Visualization - Terrain Visualization - Time Critical Visualization - Time-Varying Data - Uncertainty Visualization - Unstructured Grids - Usability and Human Factors in Visualization - Vector/Tensor Visualization - Virtual Environments - Visual Knowledge Discovery - Visualization Systems - Visualization in Earth, Space, and Environmental Sciences - Visualization in Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Engineering - Visualization in Social and Information Sciences - Visualization over Networks, Grids, and the Internet - Volume Visualization

IVEVA 2006 - The International Conference on Intelligent Virtual Environments and Virtual Agents

Aguascalientes, Mexico
Monday, Oct 30, 2006 - Tuesday, Oct 31, 2006

The IVEVA conference aims to provide a friendly environment to discuss ideas in Intelligent Virtual Environments and Virtual Agents. In this sense, the conference is intended to promote the exchange of ideas between AI researchers and VE researchers and practitioners. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: - Agents applications - Virtual assistants, avatars, believable agents - Speech and language for virtual agents - Multimodal Human/Agent Interaction - Communicative Agents in Intelligent Virtual Environments - Design and Implementation of Intelligent Virtual Environments - Web based Virtual Environments - Artificial life - Human machine interaction - Education - Telerobotics - Intelligent Tutoring Systems - Virtual Laboratories - Intelligent Interfaces - Emotion architectures - Virtual Heritage - Emergent Narrative - Self Animate Characters - Agents in Videogames - Planning in Videogames

VAST 2006 - 7th International Symposium on Virtual Reality, Archaelogy and Cultural Heritage

Cyprus
Monday, Oct 30, 2006 - Saturday, Nov 04, 2006

A joint event for the exchange and sharing of know-how in the areas of Cultural Heritage (CH) and Information Technology (IT) focusing on e-documentation and 3D Computer Graphics. Topics include: Data Acquisition Technologies focusing on Photogrammetry and Laserscanning; 3D Data Capture and Processing in CH CAD and FEM based Digital Reconstructions and 3D Modelling Reproduction Techniques and Rapid Prototyping in CH Visualisation Techniques (desktop, VR, AR) Multimedia, Data Management and Archiving 2D and 3D GIS in CH Non-Photorealistic Rendering of CH Data Computer Animation for CH Applications and Virtual Heritage; Virtual Museum Applications (e-Museums and e-Exhibitions); Novel Internet-based CH Applications; Usability, Effectiveness and Interface Design for CH Applications; Innovative Graphics Applications and Techniques; Interactive Environments and Applications e-Libraries in Cultural Heritage; e-Learning in CH Tools for Education and Training in CH Archaeological Analysis and Interpretive Design Standards and Documentation Professional and Ethical Guidelines; The Economics of Cultural Informatics and Tourism; Natural and Man initiated deconstruction of Cultural Heritage and prevention techniques.

VRST 2006 - ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology

Limassol, Cyprus
Wednesday, Nov 01, 2006 - Friday, Nov 03, 2006

ACM Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST) is an annual conference devoted to the technical aspects of virtual reality.

IEEE/ACM International Conference on Computer-Aided-Design ICCAD 2006

San Jose, CA, USA
Sunday, Nov 05, 2006 - Thursday, Nov 09, 2006

Topics: 1) PHYSICAL DESIGN AND TEST 1.1 High-Level physical design and synthesis. Estimation and hierarchy management. Partitioning, floorplanning and global placement. Detailed and incremental placement. 1.2 Routing and detailed physical design. Detailed routing, post-placement layout and optimization. Clock network design. 1.3 Design and CAD for analog, RF, and mixed signal. Mixed technology design (thermal, packaging, micro-mechanical). 1.4 Testing. Fault modeling, delay test, analog and mixed signal test. Fault simulation. ATPG. BIST and DFT. Memory test and repair. Core, system, and MEMS test. Power issues in Test. Test data compression. 2) SYNTHESIS AND SYSTEM DESIGN 2.1 Logic synthesis. Interaction between physical design and logic synthesis. Technology mapping. Synthesis for FPGAs. Asynchronous circuit design. Optimization for area, timing, power, and yield. Design for manufacturability and robustness. 2.2 High-Level synthesis. Refinement techniques. Direct compilation and post-optimization. Physically aware techniques for early exploration. Micro-architectural transformations. Protocol and interface design for correctness. Memory system synthesis. 2.3 System synthesis. HW and SW co-optimization and co-exploration. Multi-processor systems (heterogeneous, homogeneous, reconfigurable). On-chip communication optimization. HW/SW platforms. Compilation and code generation techniques. 2.4 Embedded and programmable systems. Real-time software and RTOS. Reuse techniques. Rapid system prototyping. Methodologies and case studies. 3) VERIFICATION, MODELING AND SIMULATION 3.1 Interconnect parameter extraction. Circuit simulation and circuit model generation. 3.2 Signal integrity analysis. Reliability and thermal analysis. Yield and EMC/EMI simulation techniques. 3.3 Gate, switch, and circuit level timing and power analysis. Power/Ground network analysis and optimization. LVS. 3.4 Formal verification techniques. HW/SW co-simulation. Switch, logic and behavioral simulation, and design validation. Software verification. Emulation. 4) INNOVATIVE DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES FOR SYSTEMS, CIRCUITS AND DEVICES 4.1 Trends and perspectives in system-level design, with emphasis on power, software, performance and configurability: SoC, SiP, programmable and reconfigurable platforms. 4.2 Novel circuit and system implementation styles: new circuit families, fault- and variations-tolerant circuits, FPGAs, programmable fabrics, and structured ASICs. 4.3 Novel ideas in layout and physical implementation: manufacturable layout, 3-D integration, packaging and package analysis. 4.4 Alternative technologies. Modeling, simulation, analysis and design methods for novel device structures: nanotechnology, MEMS, quantum, molecular and bioelectronics.

VriPhys 06 - Third Workshop in Virtual Reality Interactions and Physical Simulations

Madrid, Spain
Monday, Nov 06, 2006 - Tuesday, Nov 07, 2006

Topics include: Collision detection techniques; Deformable objects (e.g. biomechanical modeling of soft and hard tissues); Physical standards for assessing deformable objects (e.g. performance metrics & validation of medical simulators) Natural phenomena modeling (hair, fluids, ...); Geometric algorithms for physical simulation; Haptic interactions & virtual reality interfaces Physically based dynamics (video games, medical simulators); The workshop seeks to be an international forum for researchers and students to provide a propitious environment for sharing results and exchanging new concepts on these fields

ISVC2006 - 2nd International Symposium on Visual Computing

Lake Tahoe, NV, USA
Monday, Nov 06, 2006 - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006

Topics: Computer Vision ( * Color and texture * Segmentation and grouping * Motion and tracking * Image-Based Modelling * 3D reconstruction * Shape representation and recognition * Video analysis and event recognition * Face/gesture analysis and recognition * Human-computer interfaces * Biological/Medical image analysis * Image and Video Retrieval * Sensors and Systems * Secure Image/Video Communication * Image/Video Encoding/Compression * Applications ) Computer Graphics( * Geometric Modelling * Geometric Algorithms * Graphics Algorithms * Web Based Graphics * Computer Animation * Special Effects * Rendering Techniques * Global Illumination * Volume Graphics * Graphics Architectures * Systems and Hardware * Applications ) Virtual Reality( * Augmented Reality * Mixed Reality * Artificial Reality * Real-Time Rendering * Collision detection in VR * Modeling and Simulation * Virtual Humans and Artificial Life * Virtual Environments * Collaborative Virtual Environments * Tele-collaboration * VR System Architecture * Multimodal displays * Projection and Display Systems * Human Computer Interaction * Integration of VR and Multimedia * Haptics * Human Factors * Hardware Devices * Applications ) Visualization ( * Information Visualization * Large Scale Data Set Visualization * Medical Data Visualization * Volume Visuzalization * Vector and Tensor Visualization * Flow Visualization * Airspace/Terain and Sea-bed Visualization * Isosurfaces * Rendering Techniques * Visualization Systems * Mesh Techniques and Compression * Human Factors * Human Perception * Applications )

CEMVR2006 - Central European Multimedia and Virtual Reality Conference 2006

Eger, Hungary
Monday, Nov 06, 2006 - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006

The CEMVRC06 seeks original, high quality research and applied papers in all areas of multimedia, virtual reality, as well as augmented reality,mixed reality and 3D HCI. Research papers should describe results that contribute to advancements in state-of-the-art software, hardware, interaction, or systems development. Topics include: - Advanced user interfaces - Augmented reality - Design for all - Distant learning and Multimedia or Virtual Reality (MM/VR) - Education with MM/VR - Emerging MM technologies - Handicapped users and MM/VR - Information visualization - MM and VR for users with special needs (children, elderly, handicapped, etc.) - Rehabilitation and VR - Simulation in virtual environment - Special interaction techniques - Training in virtual environment - VR technologies - Web-based graphics, MM and VR - 3D Reconstruction techniques - ... other topics related to Multimedia and Virtual Reality

Enactive 2006 - 3rd International Conference on Enactive Interfaces

Montpellier, France
Monday, Nov 20, 2006 - Tuesday, Nov 21, 2006

Topics Technology Human computer interaction, Multisensory Data Representation Hw and Sw Standards Multimodal and enactive interfaces Real time reactive and interactive architecture for simulators and teleoperators Technology for complete multisensory-motor interactions Technology for haptic interfaces, control and modelling of human-computer interfaces Technology for haptic-auditory and haptic-vision interfaces Human action & perception Believability of computational models Control laws and sensorimotor contingencies Kinaesthetic model of the user Motor control of perception Perceptual control of movements Psychophysics of multisensory-motor interaction Sensory substitution and enaction Applications Creativity, Art and Enaction Design in arts and Multimedia E-teaching and e-learning Industrial design and simulation, virtual prototyping Interactive simulations Special users and uses Sport and Entertainment Surgical simulation, Telemedicine, Teleoperation Fundamental issues Epistemology, Ontology, Philosophical issues Theories of Enaction Ecological and embodied cognition

VRCA Workshop 2006

RWTH Aachen, Germany
Tuesday, Nov 21, 2006 - Tuesday, Nov 21, 2006

Presentation of projects from the field of virtual and augmented reality. Topics include: - Engineering and Robotics - Software and Interaction - Simulation Science - Life Science & Human Factors Additionaly, the CAVE at the RWTH Aachen is presented. (Further information is available in German only.)

11th International Fall Workshop Vision, Modelling and Visualization 2006

Aachen, Germany
Wednesday, Nov 22, 2006 - Friday, Nov 24, 2006

Vision, Modeling, and Visualization are rapidly converging disciplines. For a long time the three fields were separate, each with their own methodology, terminology, and formalism. However, for many applications they have to work hand in hand based on computer models and data structures that can be used across all disciplines. Prominent examples are medical sciences, where novel and improved image sensors require new integrated vision, modeling, and visualization techniques. Also, due to the proliferation of digital photography and high-speed graphics accelerators, image-based modeling and the corresponding vision and visualization techniques have become a research topic of highest relevance. Topics include: - 3-D imaging - Object localization and recognition - Volume data processing and visualization - Multi-sensor fusion and 3-D registration - Medical image processing - Medical visualization - Structure from motion and stereo - Geometry-based and image-based rendering - Geometric modeling - Geometric processing - Scene modeling and integration - Multi-view image processing and coding - Realistic rendering - Animation - Virtual reality - Applications (medicine, robotics, fluid mechanics, manufacturing, automated inspection, virtual reality, communication, etc.)

M³ - Interdisciplinary Aspects on Digital Media & Education

Vienna, Austria
Thursday, Nov 23, 2006 - Thursday, Nov 23, 2006

HCI&UE Workgroup - Austrian Computer Society: The interdependencies of humans, human culture and technology open new fields and trends, thus challenging the sciences to find new methods to understand these processes and to initiate new development. However, development tends to underestimate the needs and cultural habits of the end-users and often fails to thoroughly examine how they learn, work, and communicate with the help of these technologies. Consequently, we need to carefully study which combination of media, device, and application is most advantageous to the enhancement of human learning. Topics include but are not limited to: - Learning, Teaching and Motivating with innovative e-Learning Concepts - Learner Centered Design and Development (LCD) - Simulation based learning (SBL) - Adaptive Learning Environments (ALEs) - Multimodal Interfaces for e-Learning (MIeL) - Mobile and Pervasive Learning Technologies - Psychological and Pedagogical aspects of Multimodal Interfaces - Accessible Interfaces to Learning and Training Content - Comparison of methods of Mediainformatics, -psychology and -pedagogy - Just-in-time learning (Learning on Demand, embedded learning) - Learning design - Educational Theory and Media - Media Theory versus HCI (design of educational media; education by interfaces) - Educational Goals and HCIs - Ontology-driven HCIs in E-Education - Research methods to approach the HCI-usage of the online learner - Teaching methods and HCI - a contradiction? - The interdependencies of Informatics, Psychology and Educational Sciences as a challenge for the philosophy of sciences and educational practice as well as research

Applied Optimization in Virtual Product Development (Angewandte Optimierung in der virtuellen Produktentwicklung)

Fellbach (Stuttgart), Germany
Thursday, Nov 23, 2006 - Thursday, Nov 23, 2006

Workshop on Applied Optimization in Virtual Product Development. Further information is available in German only. Schnelligkeit ist Trumpf auf dem Markt der Konsum- und Produktionsgüter. Rapid Prototyping, 3D-CAD und vernetzte Konstruktion haben den Entwicklungsprozess bereits stark beschleunigt. Virtual Reality (VR) bringt weiteren Zugewinn, da Fehler frühzeitig sichtbar werden. Die Entwicklungszeit wird durch die Möglichkeit der parallelen Entwicklung an einem digitalen Modell verkürzt und erlaubt die Kombination mit anderen Techniken, wie z.B. der Simulation. Die Integration in laufende Prozesse erleichtert und beschleunigt die Kommunikation auf Entscheiderebene und erlaubt dadurch bedeutende Einsparungen. Gerade für kleine und mittlere Unternehmen ermöglicht dies schnelle, leistungsfähige und kostengünstige Lösungen.

International Conference on Cyberworlds 2006

Lausanne, Switzerland
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 - Thursday, Nov 30, 2006

Cyberworlds are information worlds being formed on Internet either intentionally or spontaneously, with or without design. As information worlds, they are either virtual or real, and can be both. In terms of information modelling, the theoretical ground for the Cyberworlds is far above the level of integrating spatial database models and temporal database models. This conference will deal with large distributed information worlds on Internet as well as methods and tools used for creating such worlds. Topics Include: Philosophy, Evolution, and Ethics of Cyberworlds; Cyberworlds and their impact on the real worlds; Cyberethics and Cyberlaws; Cybersecurity; Visual Cyberworlds; Human animation in Cyberworlds; Virtual Reality in Cyberworlds; Computer vision and augmented reality for Cyberworlds; Intelligent agents in Cyberworlds; Communication in Cyberworlds; Distributed virtual environments; Shared virtual worlds; Data mining and warehousing in Cyberworlds Bioinformatics for Cyberlife and medicine Healthcare in Cyberworlds; Cyberworlds for bioengineering; Cyberinformation systems; E-business in Cyberworlds; Cyberworlds for education Collaborative work using Cyberworlds; Cyberworlds for manufacturing; Cyber fairs and Cyber museums; Multi-user web games

ICAT 2006 - 16th International Conference on Artifical Reality and Technology

Hangzhou, China
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006 - Friday, Dec 01, 2006

Topics: Artificial Reality / Virtual Reality; Teleoperation / Telexistence /Telepresences Augmented Reality / Mixed; Reality Real Time Computer Simulation; Ubiquitous/Wearable Computing ; Visual and Auditory Displays; Anthropomorphic Intelligent Robotics; Software Architecture for VR; Immersive Projection Technology; Tools and Techniques for Modeling VR Systems; Virtual Heritage; Motion Tracking; Communication with Realistic Sensations; Innovative Applications of VR; Haptics; Evaluation of VR Techniques and Systems; Multimodal Human Interfaces; VR Interaction and Navigation Techniques; Artificial Life; Distributed and Collaborative VR Systems; Retro-reflective Projection Technology; VR Input and Output Devices; Virtual Medicine and Health Science; Human Factors of VR; Interactive Art and Entertainment; VR and Media Art;

Graphite 2006 - 4th International Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Australasia and South-East Asia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006 - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006

Topics include: - Effective user interfaces - Interactive installations - Image based texturing and rendering - Haptics - Modeling techniques - Rendering techniques - Sound rendering - Real time graphics - Virtual and augmented reality - Visualisation - 3D computer animation - Cultural heritage applications - Computer art - Digital games - Education and e-learning applications - Interactive digital media - Web 3D and applications

3rd INTUITION International Workshop

Fellbach (Stuttgart), Germany
Thursday, Nov 30, 2006 - Friday, Dec 01, 2006

Virtual Reality (VR) technology is a rapidly evolving and diversifying field. The massive research and development process in this field has reached a degree which makes a pan-European structuring and integrating effort an absolute necessity. To promote the enhancement of the adoption of Virtual Environments (VEs) in industrial and other processes and assess the impact of its "penetration" into the workplace and everyday life, 58 organizations from 15 European countries have joined together to create INTUITION, a Network of Excellence focused on Virtual Reality and Virtual Environments applications applications for future workspaces.

TV Outlook 2007 - The paradigm shift of TV consumption

Munich, Germany
Friday, Dec 01, 2006 - Friday, Dec 01, 2006

New ways of watching television are on the rise, challenging the traditional way of broadcasting. The latest and increasingly powerful trends of ‘user generated content’ platforms, IPTV, time and place shifting, the future of advertising as well as video and service usage in the connected home are being the main topics during the one day event. Excited by the huge potential in these new areas, both broadcast and telecommunication industry design service propositions and new business models going live all around the world. After sorting out the related technological issues, main attention needs to be paid to the quality of services. To ensure a return on investment for marketing activities and technology, providing best practice to elate a relevant number of active users will be key to the market. Customer retention will become probably one of the biggest challenges over the next years - irrespective of the platform, whether it will be Cable, Telco, PayTV, IPTV, Mobile or Web 2.0.

ICVGIP 2006 - 5th Indian Conference on Computer Vision, Graphics and Image Processing

Madurai, India
Wednesday, Dec 13, 2006 - Saturday, Dec 16, 2006

ICVGIP has been organized every two years since 1995. The unique feature of the conference is to bring together researchers in the academic institutions and R&D laboratories working in Computer Vision, Graphics and Image Processing and to use this as a forum to exchange views and ideas in these topics of current research.

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Vancouver, Canada,
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