From: Robert Jacobson Subject: CONF: Engineering Reality of VR, IS&T/SPIE, San Jose, California, Feb 1994 Date: Sun, 11 Jul 93 17:01:04 -0700 Announcement and Call for Papers THE ENGINEERING REALITY OF VIRTUAL REALITY The Society for Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T)/ International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE) Symposium on Electronic Imaging Science and Technology February 6-10, 1994 San Jose Convention Center San Jose, California Conference Chairs: Mark T. Bolas, Fakespace, Inc. and Scott S. Fisher, Telepresence Research Conference Committee: Steve T. Bryson, Computer Sciences Corp.; Jim Humphries, Sterling Software, Inc.; Mike Keeler, Silicon Graphics, Inc.; Mike McGrath, Natl. Science Foundation; Mark Oberman, OBE Systems; and Henry Sowizral, Boeing Computer Services. As graphics generation and presentation hardware decrease in price, the power of high-end simulation is beginning to be found in lower- cost virtual and augmented reality systems. In order for these new "personal simulators" to help virtual and augmented reality fulfill their promise, a number of often disparate technologies and disciplines must be tailored and integrated for specific visualization applications. This conference serves as a forum where advances and practical advice toward this end can be presented and discussed. Papers with a systems and application-specific point of view that discuss findings or advances in any of the following areas are solicited: * Graphics generation hardware and software * Interface devices and paradigms * Display and optics configurations and technologies * Tracking and sensing technologies * Communication and networking hardware and software * Novel simulation systems and devices * Ergonomics and human factors PAPERS ARE DUE NOW. To qualify for acceptance, send a 500-word abstract via -- Email: abstracts@mom.spie.org (ASCII format) Fax:.......+1-206-647-1445 (SPIE) Mail (4 copies): IS&T/SPIE EI94 SPIE, PO Box 10 Bellingham, WA 98227-0010 USA or (for express delivery) SPIE 1000-20th Street Bellingham, WA 98225 USA Abstracts: July 12, 1993 (late submissions may be accepted) Camera Ready Due: November 15, 1993 Manuscript Due: January 10, 1994 Each abstract submission should include a title page, authors' listing, correspondence address for each author (including email, phone and fax), conference title, text (500 words or fewer), and brief biography of principal author. For more information: SPIE PO Box 10 Bellingham, WA 98227-0010 USA Telephone: +1-206-676-3290 Fax: +1-206-647-1445 Telex: 467053