From bluefire@well.sf.ca.usMon Nov 14 16:30:54 1994 Date: Mon, 2 May 1994 01:54:19 -0700 From: Bob Jacobson To: cyberoid@u.washington.edu, scivw@media.mit.edu, scivw@u.washington.edu Subject: IMAGE Conference, June 1994 Date: Sun, 1 May 1994 17:55:07 -0700 From: Roy W Latham IMAGE SOCIETY NEWS: UPCOMING 1994 IMAGE VII CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION FOCUS: This biennial, high-tech conference focuses on real-time visual simulation technology & its applications. SPONSOR: The IMAGE Society, a non-profit organization of professionals united by their common interest in advancing visual simulation technology and its applications. DATE & LOCATION: 12-17 June 1994, The Westin LaPaloma Resort in Tucson, Arizona featuring casual Southwest elegance at very attractive room rates. ATTENDANCE: 500+ (>20% international) ATTENDEE PROFILE: - leading edge developers & researchers from industry, academe, and government. - end users of visual system technology including aeronautical, automotive, medical, military, & other training systems applications. - technical representatives of software & hardware developers. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This unclassified technical conference is a must for 1) researchers and managers of R&D of real-time visual simulation technology, 2) operational managers and users of current or planned visual simulation research and training systems, and 3) others involved in developing advanced visual simulation component products and systems. The agenda includes the presentation of over 30 technical papers, four featured speakers, twelve half-day short courses, and an exhibit hall. Side meetings are also scheduled for the Society's eight special interest groups: 1)computer image generation 2) database 3) display systems 4) perception & human factors 5) networked simulation 6) virtual environment supplementary technologies 7) ground vehicle applications 8) medical applications. FEATURED SPEAKERS: - Jaron Lanier - renowned computer scientist & VR entrepreneur. - Capt. Bruce McClure - Director, Def. Modeling & Simulation Off. - Dr. James Jenkins - HQ NASA & Co-chair, HPCC VR sub-committee - Dr. Hutchinson - Dean, Thayer School of Eng., Dartmouth College TUTORIALS: 12-13 June: Tutorials on aspects of Visual Simulation (4 hrs each): Computer Image Generation, Image Generation Architecture, Database Fundamentals, Color Specification & Display Matching, Display Fundamentals, Projection Displays, Perception & Human Factors in Virtual Environments, Intro to Virtual Reality Components & Systems, Simulating Humans in Virtual Environments, Ground Vehicle Simulation, Internet(electronic network)Resources PAPERS: 14-17 June: Eight Technical Paper Sessions: (no concurrent sessions- over 30 papers to be presented) Computer Image Generation, Database Development, Display Systems, Perception & Human Factors in Visual Simulation, Networked Simulation, Virtual Environment Supplemental Technologies, Ground Vehicle Applications, Medical Applications EXHIBITS: (approx. 15-20) including Evans & Sutherland, Martin Marietta, Loral, etc. IMAGE Society SIG meetings: 14-16 June, including a meeting of SIGNET; SIG meetings scheduled to not interfere with paper sessions or tutorials. PROJECT 2851 Industry/Service Working Group (ISWG) has also scheduled a concurrent meeting to be held in conjunction with the Conference on 13 June at the conference hotel. REGISTRATION FEE: $375 ($395 non-USA addresses) postmarked prior to 30 April- $425 thereafter. Registration includes a copy of the Conference Proceedings, beverage breaks, complimentary IMAGE Society 2-year membership, several receptions, and admission to all sessions, exhibit hall, and side meetings. Prevailing local GSA lodging rates are offered by the hotel to active duty US national government/military employees. AGENDA & REGISTRATION FORM: To receive a detailed Agenda & Registration Form by US Mail provide your name, organization, mailing address with Zipcode, Tel & Fax Numbers to: The IMAGE Society - "Advancing Visual Simulation Technology" Dr Eric G. Monroe Tele: (602) 839-8709 President Fax: (602) 839-8709 The IMAGE Society, Inc. 1308 E. Greentree Drive Compuserve: 72163,641 Tempe, AZ 85284-4503 Internet: image@acvax.inre.asu.edu ______________________________________