Using Expressive Rendering for Remote Visualization of Large City Models
Author(s): Jean-Charles Quillet, Gwenola Thomas, Xavier Granier, Pascal Guitton, Jean-Eudes Marvie.
Proceedings: Web3D '06: Proceedings of the eleventh international conference on 3D web technology, pp. 27--35, New York, NY, USA, ACM Press,
2006.
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Abstract:
In this paper, we present a new approach for remote visualization of large 3D cities. Our approach is based on expressive rendering (also known as Non-Photorealistic Rendering), and more precisely, on feature lines. By focusing on characteristic features, this solution brings a more legible visualization and reduces the amount of data transmitted on the network. We also introduce a client-server system for remote rendering, as well as the involved pre-processing stage that is required for optimization. Based on the presented system, we perform a study on the usability of such an approach in the context of mobile devices.