From root@nntp3.u.washington.edu Fri Mar 10 02:06:06 1995 Received: from mx5.u.washington.edu by stein2.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW95.02/UW-NDC Revision: 2.32 ) id AA26830; Fri, 10 Mar 95 02:06:06 -0800 Received: from hitl-new.hitl.washington.edu by mx5.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW95.02/UW-NDC Revision: 2.31 ) id AA08289; Fri, 10 Mar 95 02:06:06 -0800 Received: by hitl.hitl.washington.edu; id AA12906; Fri, 10 Mar 1995 02:01:52 -0800 Received: from nntp3.u.washington.edu (root@nntp3.u.washington.edu [140.142.64.1]) by beaver.cs.washington.edu (8.6.9/7.1be+) with SMTP id CAA18550 for ; Fri, 10 Mar 1995 02:05:42 -0800 Return-Path: Received: by nntp3.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW94.10/UW-NDC Revision: 2.32 ) id AA20807; Fri, 10 Mar 95 02:05:52 -0800 X-Sender: root@nntp3.u.washington.edu To: sci-virtual-worlds@june.cs.washington.edu Path: cyberoid From: cyberoid@u.washington.edu (Robert Jacobson) Newsgroups: sci.virtual-worlds Subject: CONF: 1995 Image SIG Symposia, Scottsdale, AZ (USA), Jul 16-21, 1995 Date: 10 Mar 1995 10:05:51 GMT Organization: WORLDESIGN, Seattle Lines: 560 Message-Id: <3jp89v$ka5@nntp3.u.washington.edu> Reply-To: Image@acvax.inre.asu.edu Nntp-Posting-Host: nntp2.u.washington.edu Summary: Reposted from the WELL X-Status: Status: OR ************************ ANNOUNCING ************************ THE 1995 IMAGE SIG SYMPOSIA 16-21 JULY 1995 at the Marriott's Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale, Arizona ________________________________________________________ | | | Please forward this Announcement to others | | whom you know that may be interested in | | attending/participating in this event | | or send their email addresses to | | | | & the Society will email information to them. | |_______________________________________________________| ************************ BACKGROUND ************************ The 1995 IMAGE SIG (Special Interest Group) Symposia is sponsored by the IMAGE Society, Inc., a non-profit association of professionals dedicated to the furtherance of visual simulation & related technologies, and their applications. This Event is a joint meeting of the Society's eight Special Interest Groups, and will also include twelve professional development courses and a Reception with vendor displays. The Society's eight SIGs with their respective Program Chairs are listed in the following section. ********************** PARTICIPATION *********************** The IMAGE SIG Symposia is a highly interactive event and all attendees are expected to participate by giving informal presentations (Overheads, View graphs, and/or VHS Videotape) of their research, interests, and problems. To assure yourself a place on the SIG agendas that you plan to attend you should submit your Registration Form & Fee, and contact the respective SIG Program chairs (listed below) as soon as possible. IMAGE GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES SIG Chair: Rick Bess Tel: 408-247-4326 NETWORKED SIMULATION SIG Chair: Karl Spuhl Tel: 314-233-8979 DATABASE SIG Chair: Ron Magee <73622.742@compuserve.com> Tel: 813-828-2230 DISPLAY TECHNOLOGIES SIG Chair: Dick Holmes <76437.55@compuserve.com> Tel: 513-372-7579 INTERACTION TECHNOLOGIES SIG Chair: Dr. Sharon Stansfield Tel: 505-844-1396 PERCEPTION & HUMAN FACTORS SIG Chair: Dr. Larry Hettinger Tel: 513-255-8770 MEDICAL APPLICATIONS SIG Chair: Dr. Joe Rosen Tel: 603-650-8068 GROUND VEHICLE APPLICATIONS SIG Chair: Dr. Jim Stoner Tel: 319-335-6048/6314 ************************** AGENDA ************************** 16 JULY (Sunday) 1300-1700 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES (Concurrent) A. "Color Specification & Display Matching" Instructor: Mr. Roy Latham, CGSD Tel: 415-903-4920 - OR - B. "Perceptual & Human Factors Issues in Virtual Environments: Vision" Instructors: Dr. Robert Kennedy, Essex & Dr. Larry Hettinger, Logicon Tel: 513-255-8770 _________________________________________ 1800-2200 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES (Concurrent) C. "Perceptual & Human Factors Issues in Virtual Environments:Auditory, Vestibular, and Haptic" Instructors: Dr. Robert Kennedy, Essex & Dr. Larry Hettinger, Logicon Tel: 513-255-8770 - OR - D. "Introduction to Computer Image Generation" Instructor: Mr. Mike Fortin, Hughes Tng. Tel: 817-695-2425 _______________________________________________________ 17 JULY (Monday) 0800-1700 IMAGE GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES SYMPOSIUM Chair: Rick Bess Tel: 408-247-4326 DISCUSSION TOPICS (Facilitator) -PC 3-D Graphics Boards (Brian Soderberg) -Dynamic Virtual Environments (Dr.Dale Miller) -1995 Image Generator Survey (Robert Abascal) -IG Performance Benchmarks (TBD) -Evolving IG Requirements (TBD) 0800-1700 NETWORKED SIMULATION SYMPOSIUM Chair: Karl Spuhl Tel: 314-233-8979 DISCUSSION TOPICS (Facilitator) -DIS Atmosphere & Land Subgroups Issues (TBD) -Potential Networking Experiments at IMAGE VIII (TBD) -Non-military Networking Applications (TBD) -Networked Simulation Correlation Issues (TBD) -Bibliography on Simulation Correlation (TBD) -CCTT Briefing on Networked IG Issues (TBD) 1800-2200 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES (Concurrent) E. "Occlusion & Antialiasing in Image Generator Architectures" Instructor: Mr. Roy Latham, CGSD Tel: 415-903-4920 - OR - F. "DIS: Building Virtual Worlds with Distributed Simulation" Instructor: Ms. Margaret Loper, UCF-IST Tel: 407-658-5517 _______________________________________________________ 18 JULY (Tuesday) 0800-1700 DATABASE SYMPOSIUM Chair: Ron Magee <73622.742@compuserve.com> Tel: 813-828-2230 DISCUSSION TOPICS (Facilitator) -DMA Update (Mr. Ron Magee, DMA) -Database R&D Problems (Dr. Venkat Devarajan) -Database Control Issues (Dr. Marshall Faintich) -DIS Database Concerns (TBD) -Database Support for Mixed Media (TBD) -High Resolution Database Issues (TBD) -Database SIG Task Force (Mr. Ron Magee) 0800-1700 DISPLAY TECHNOLOGIES SYMPOSIUM Chair: Dick Holmes <76437.55@compuserve.com> Tel: 513-372-7579 DISCUSSION TOPICS (Facilitator) -Training Sys.Tech.Roadmap (Bill Curtice,Tng.Sys.Prod.Gp. ASC/YWE) -Standards Revisited (Dick Holmes) -New Directions for Light Valve Projectors (Bob Clodfelter) -Helicopter Level D Simulator Visual Systems (Owen Wynn) -Open Discussions (Stephen Gersuk) -Vis-Eval (Senior USAF ASC/YW Vis-Eval team member) 1800-2200 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES (Concurrent) G. "Database Development for Advanced Distributed Simulation" Instructor: Mr. Dan Brockway, SAIC Tel: 703-908-4425 - OR - H. "Fundamentals of Visual Simulator Display Systems" Instructor: Mr. Stephen Black, E & S Tel: 801-582-5847 _______________________________________________________ 19 JULY (Wednesday) 0800-1200 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES (Concurrent) I. "Head-Mounted Displays" Instructor: Dr. Jim Davis, Gradient <74673.3342@compuserve.com> Tel: 404-255-1535 - OR - J. "Database Modeling-Realtime Simulation" Instructor: Mr. Nephi Lewis, E & S Tel: 801-582-5847 ______________________________________________ 1300-1700 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES (Concurrent) K. "Projection Displays" Instructor: Mr. Owen Wynn, SEOS Displays - OR - L. "Virtual Reality Components & Systems" Instructor: Mr. Roy Latham, CGSD Tel: 415-903-4920 1800-2000 RECEPTION & VENDOR DISPLAYS (See "Vendor Table Top Displays" section in this program for more information) _______________________________________________________ 20 JULY (Thursday) 0800-1700 INTERACTION TECHNOLOGIES SYMPOSIUM Chair: Dr. Sharon Stansfield Tel: 505-844-1396 DISCUSSION TOPICS (Facilitator) -Tactile and Force Feedback (Dr.Sharon Stansfield) -Sound and Audio in Virtual Environments (TBD) -Integrating Multiple Modalities in Complex Systems (Jim Blanchard) -Natural Language Interaction (Bonnie Webber) -Force Feedback in Medical Applications (Dr.Joe Rosen, MD) 0800-1700 PERCEPTION & HUMAN FACTORS SYMPOSIUM Chair: Dr.L.Hettinger Tel: 513-255-8770 DISCUSSION TOPICS (Facilitator) -Motion Sickness in Virtual Environments (Dr.Robert Kennedy, Essex Corp) -Structured Design of Dynamic Realtime Display - Formats for Manual & Supervisory Control (Dr. Erik Theunissen, Delft Univ., Netherlands) -Multi-Sensory Cue Integration in Virtual Environments (Dr.Larry Hettinger, Logicon) -The Greatest Stories Ever Told (Jim Blanchard, Mitre Corp) 1700-1900 ARPA SPONSORED WORKSHOP Chair: Dr.Richard Satava Tel: 703-696-2265 DISCUSSION TOPICS (Facilitator) Integrating the Three Levels of ARPA Biomed Program VR R&D (Col.Richard Satava, MD, ARPA) 1) The Virtual Body 2) Insertion of the Individual into the Virtual Environment 3) Virtual Prototyping (OR of Future, MEDFAST, LSTAT, etc.) _______________________________________________________ 21 JULY (Friday) 0800-1700 MEDICAL APPLICATIONS SYMPOSIUM Chair: Dr. Joe Rosen Tel: 603-650-8068 DISCUSSION TOPICS (Facilitator) -The Role of Computationally Intense Imaging Technology for Medical Service (Kirby Vosburgh, GE & Dr. Joe Rosen, MD) -Telemedicine & Telepresence Technologies-military & Civilian Applications (Richard Satava, MD & Joe Rosen, MD) 0800-1700 GROUND VEHICLE APPLICATIONS SYMPOSIUM Chair: Dr. James Stoner Tel: 319-335-6048/6314 DISCUSSION TOPICS (Facilitator) -Current Road Tool Developments (Norman Miller) -Database Standards for Ground Vehicle Simulation (TBD) -Long and Short Term Simulator After Effects (Bob Kennedy & Ginger Watson) -Demand for High Fidelity Driving Simulators (Jim Stoner) 1700 ADJOURN _______________________________________________________ ********** REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM DETAILS ********** Additional specific information regarding the SIG Meetings and the Professional Development Courses may be obtained by contacting the IMAGE Society at Image@acvax.inre.asu.edu - OR - Contact the individual SIG Program chair and/or Course Instructors whose email addresses & telephone are listed in the above Program. Also, please feel free to forward this announcement to others you believe would be interested in attending this event. **************** VENDOR TABLE TOP DISPLAYS ***************** A limited number of Vendor Table Top Displays will be available for the Reception (light hors d'oeuvres - cash bar) the evening of Wednesday, 19 July from 5:00-7:00 PM. Draped 6 ft. tables are priced at US $595 which includes one paid Registration Fee for one of YOUR company's employees to attend the SIG Symposia. Electrical service to your table may be arranged directly through the Mountain Shadows Resort for a $25 service charge. Interested vendors should contact the IMAGE Society Inc. at Email: Image@acvax.inre.asu.edu or Telephone: 602-839-8709 for further details and to obtain a contract. ************************ DRESS CODE ************************ In keeping with the spirit of promoting high level informal interaction among attendees/participants, attire for the event will be informal business attire i.e. slacks, golf shirt, shoes & socks for the gentlemen and similar informal attire for the ladies. ******************** AIRLINE DISCOUNTS ********************* Most major airlines fly into Phoenix Skyharbor International Airport. Substantial discounts amounting to nearly 50% or sometimes better are typically offered for trips extending over Saturday night. You may wish to consider spending the weekend before or after the Symposia to take advantage of this discount and enjoy a mini-vacation in Arizona as the discount can more than cover the additional per diem expenses. Many organizations will agree to this as an overall travel savings. ********************* HOTEL INFORMATION ******************** MARRIOTT'S MOUNTAIN SHADOWS RESORT 5641 E. Lincoln Drive Scottsdale, Arizona 85253 RESERVATIONS: 1-602-948-7111 GENERAL INFO: Marriott's Mountain Shadows Resort & Golf Club is located 12 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on 70 tropical manicured acres on the north side of Camelback Mountain including an on-site 18 hole executive golf course (rated among the top 10 by Golf Digest) or the two 18 hole Camelback championship courses located nearby. The resort also features 8 lighted tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, 2 whirlpools, European Health Spa with fully equipped Fitness Center, snack bar, four restaurants, and lounge with entertainment. Superb shopping, restaurants, entertainment, sporting & cultural events are available in nearby downtown Scottsdale. Interesting day trips are also available. Contact the Mountain Shadows Resort to arrange spousal and family activities. Bring your family for a mini-vacation! SPECIAL ROOM RATES: A block of rooms has been reserved until 16 June 1995. At that time remaining unreserved rooms will be returned to general reservations. The special IMAGE attendee rates are $79 per night (single or double) with additional persons at $20 each. The prevailing US Government Per Diem Rate will be extended to a LIMITED NUMBER of United States Government employees (not contractors). US Government personnel planning to attend the Symposia should make reservations immediately to secure this rate. You will be required to show your US Government IDENTIFICATION CARD upon arrival to secure this rate - copies of travel orders are not sufficient. HOTEL RESERVATIONS: 1-602-948-7111. ******************* LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ****************** SUPER SHUTTLE VAN SERVICE is available at the Phoenix Airport for transportation to & form the hotel, and does NOT have to be scheduled in advance for arrivals. The Blue Vans operate on a 15 minute schedule 24 hours a day with pickup points outside all baggage claim areas at all the airport terminals. One way trip fare to the Mountain Shadows Resort is $12.00 ($5 for each additional passenger in your group) and may be paid by cash or major credit card. Departures from the Hotel to Phoenix Airport must be scheduled one day in advance which may be done personally or by the hotel staff. Super Shuttle Van Service Telephone: 602-244-9000. RENTAL CARS: All major Rental Car Companies are located at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. ****************** ON-SITE REGISTRATION ******************** SUNDAY (16 July): --------- 1200-1300 1700-1800 MON-THRS (17-20 July): 0700-0800 1200-1300 1700-1800 FRIDAY (21 July): 0700-0800 1200-1300 *********************** REGISTRATION *********************** ALL ATTENDEES/PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER FOR THE SYMPOSIA REGISTRATION FEE: The registration fee is based upon attendance at one SIG meeting (or ARPA Workshop), however you may attend as many additional SIG meetings as you wish free of any additional charge. The Registration Fee also includes the ARPA Workshop; copies of two SIG Meeting Notes/Slides (your choice); a complimentary copy of the "1995 IMAGE Resource Guide"; a complimentary one year IMAGE Society membership, daily beverage breaks, and attendance at the Reception on Wednesday (19 July) evening. No meals are included. FEE SCHEDULE: (All attendees/participants must register) Paid & Received by 31 MAY: $195 Paid & Received 1 JUNE to 7 JULY: $225 PAID AT THE DOOR & after 7 July: $250 TUTORIAL FEES: (Professional Development Courses are extra cost options) 1st Each Course Add'l Course Paid & Received by 31 MAY: $250 $200 ea. Paid & Received 1 JUNE to 7 JULY: $250 $225 ea. PAID AT THE DOOR & after 7 July: $275 $225 ea. ** Add $25 to EACH above course if you are not a Paid Registrant for the SIG Symposia. REFUND POLICY: Refunds must be requested IN WRITING via letter or email. A fee of $50 will be withheld from all refunds to cover administrative expenses. NO REFUNDS AFTER 30 JUNE. ******************** REGISTRATION FORM ********************* ___ Check here if you need Disabled Special Service & also notify Marriott's Mountain Shadows Resort. ___ Check here if you would like more info sent to you regarding a casual round of GOLF on Saturday morning, 22 July at the Mt. Shadow's Executive 18 Hole course. Name: ________________________ ___________________________ first last Title (Ms., Mr., Dr., Col., etc): _________ Organization: ______________________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________ City: ____________________________________ State or Country: _________________ Zipcode+4: __________-_________ Email Address: _____________________________________________ Telephone No: ______________________________________________ Fax No: __________________________________________ REGISTRATION FEE (see above Fee Schedule): $______ SIG MEETING NOTES: Mark SIG Meeting Notes you want below (Two are free. Additional SIG Meeting Notes are @ $35 each.) ___ CIG Tech SIG ___ Database SIG ___ Displays SIG ___ Interaction Tech SIG ___ Networked Sim SIG ___ Perception & Human Factors SIG ___ Medical Appl SIG ___ Ground Vehicle Appl SIG FEE for each additional set beyond two @ $35 each = $______ (copies purchased after Symposia @ $50 each + S/H) PROFESSIONAL DEV. COURSE FEES (optional): Circle the Letters of the Courses (a unique letter precedes the course title in the above course descriptions) you wish to attend: A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K Fee - 1st Course (see above fee schedule): $______ Fee - Additional Courses: # of Add'l x $______each = $______ **If you are not Registering for the SIG Symposia add $25 for EACH course you select. $______ TOTAL AMOUNT of ENCLOSED CHECK: $________ (Registrations without full payment will NOT be accepted) SORRY - NO CREDIT CARDS PRINT A COPY of this FORM & MAIL IT with your CHECK in $US PAYABLE on a US BANK to: The IMAGE Society, Inc. 1308 E. Greentree Drive Tempe, AZ 85284-4503 NO EMAIL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ************************************************************ FOR ADDITIONAL INFO EMAIL THE IMAGE SOCIETY AT: Image@acvax.inre.asu.edu