mark@cadomin.UUCP (Mark Green) (03/12/86)
Graphics Interface '86 / Vision Interface '86
Tutorials
SUNDAY - 25 May 1986
Reception
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Gage
Isabel MacInnes Lounge
MONDAY - 26 May 1986
1. Introduction To Graphics
8:30 - 5:00 Buchanan D212
A. Fournier, et al., U. of T.
An introduction to the basic principles of computer graphics for people with
no previous experience in computer graphics.
2. The User Interface
8:30 - 5:00 Buchanan D214
Wm. Buxton & R. Baecker, U. of T.
An interdisciplinary approach to user interface design. The major factors that
contribute to the design of a user interface will be discussed, along with
techniques for producing effective user interfaces.
3. Graphics Standards & GKS
8:30 - 5:00 Buchanan D216
G. Schrack, U.B.C.
Current and proposed standards in computer graphics, including: GKS(in detail),
GKS-3D, PHIGS, CGM, CGI, IGES, & NAPLPS.
4. Robotic Vision
8:30 - 5:00 Buchanan D218
S. Zucker, McGill
Tutorials
TUESDAY - 27 May 1986
5. Advanced Graphics
8:30 - 5:00 Buchanan D212
A. Fournier, et al., U. of T.
Advanced topics which follow on from the introduction.
6. Graphics for Architects
8:30 - 12:00 Buchanan D214
Jon Pittman, HOK/CSC
An introduction to the application of computer graphics to architecture,
including: history, current state of the art, & future applications in
architecture. A detailed knowledge of computer graphics is not required.
7. Low-Cost Workstations for Architect CAD
1:30 - 5:00 Buchanan D214
C.K. Lie, GE-Calma Co.
The state of the art & future possibilities for low-cost personal workstations
for CAD. Hardware & software technologies plus a prototype system will be
discussed. Follows on from #6.
7. Animation: 3D Motion & Control
8:30 - 5:00 Buchanan D216
David Sturman, NYIT
Computer animation with an emphasis on motion in 3D & practical aspects.
8. Remote Sensing
8:30 - 12:00 Buchanan D218
J. MacDonald, MDA
9. Geo-Information Systems
1:30 - 5:00 Buchanan D218
T. Poiker, SFU
Basic principles of computer cartography & GIS. Data structures, algorithms plus
design & implementation of geo-information systems.
Reception
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Graphics Interface '86
Preliminary Programme
WEDNESDAY - 28 May 1986
Applications
8:30 - 10:00 Buchanan A100
Computer Graphics in the Fashion Industry
J. Nisselson, NYIT
Some Implications of Dynamic Structural Analysis
J.A. Hoskins & W.D. Hoskins, U. of Manitoba
A Scheme for Presentation Graphics with Animation
H.J. Ferch, University of Manitoba
Modelling & Animation of Robots
H.A. ElMaraghy, McMaster University
Computer Graphics & A. I.
10:30 - 12:00 Buchanan A100
Meaning Oriented Imaging for Graphics Interface
M. Holynski, et al., MIT
Experiences with using Prolog for Geometry
Wm. R. Franklin, M. Nichols & P. Wu, RPI
The Inference Machine Laboratory
J.W. Lewis, Martin Marietta Laboratories
Display Algorithms
1:30 - 3:00 Buchanan A100
PORTRAY - An Image Synthesis System
D. Peachey, University of Saskatchewan
An Adaptive Subdivision for Ray Tracing
K. Nemoto & T. Omachi, NEC Corporation
Profiling Graphic Display Systems
P. Schoeler & A. Fournier, Univ. of Toronto
Search to Exploit Coherence when Ray-Tracing
P. Hanrahan, NYIT
User Interfaces I
3:30 - 5:00 Buchanan A100
Visual Programming, Example, & Program Visualization
B. Myers, University of Toronto
An Editing Model for Graphical User Interfaces
D. Olsen, Brigham Young University
Automatic Generation of User Interfaces
G. Singh & M. Green, University of Alberta
Film Show
7:30 - 10:30 SUB: Film Auditorium
Vision Interface '86
Preliminary Programme
WEDNESDAY - 28 May 1986
Vision/Graphics Interface
8:30 - 12:00 Buchanan A104
Natural Representations for Vision & Graphics
A. Pentland, SRI International(INVITED)
Interfacing Image Processing & Computer Graphics
J. Coggins, K. Fogarty & F. Fay, Worcester Poly.
Connected Component Labeling using Linear Quadtrees
X. Wang & W.A. Davis, Univ. of Alberta
Asterisk*: An Environment for Spline Development
T.D. DeRose, et al., U. of Wash.
Graphical Application of L-Systems
P. Prusinkiewicz, University of Regina
Fractals, Computers & DNA
P. Oppenheimer, NYIT
A Knowledge Based Approach to Computer Vision
M. Levine & W. Hong, McGill Univ.
Remote Sensing & Geo-Information Systems
1:30 - 5:00 Buchanan A104
Integration of Remotely Sensed Data & GIS
D. Goodenough, CCRS(INVITED)
Image Segmentation based on Color & Texture Gradient
P.T. Nguyen, IBM France
A Congruency Evaluation Knowledge Based System
G. Plunkett, D. Goodenough & M. Goldberg, CCRS
A Technique for Smoothing of Digital Thematic Maps
B. Yee, et al., MDA
Visual Coding of Color for Satellite Images
M.J. Lefeevre & H, Cruchant, Centre Nat. d'Et. Spat.,France
A File Organization Scheme for Geometric Data
W.A. Davis & C.H. Hwang, Univ. of Alberta
Graphics Interface '86
Preliminary Programme
THURSDAY - 29 May 1986
Algorithms
8:30 - 10:00 Buchanan A100
A Fast Algorithm for General Raster Rotation
A. Paeth, University of Waterloo
A Cel-Based Model for Paint Systems
T. Higgins & K.S. Booth, Univ. of Waterloo
Design & Experience with a Raster Toolkit
A. Paeth & K.S. Booth, Univ. of Waterloo
Graphics Tools in Adagio
S. MacKay & P. Tanner, NRC
Modeling I
10:30 - 12:00 Buchanan A100
Title - to be determined
Turner Whitted(INVITED)
Applications of World Projections
N. Greene, NYIT
Human Animation
1:30 - 5:00 Buchanan A100
Animation of Human Figures: Perspectives & Directions
N.I. Badler, University of Penn.(INVITED)
Specification of Human Animation
G. Ridsdale, S. Hewitt & T.W. Calvert, SFU
A Graphical English Language Motion System
K. Drewery & J. Tsotsos, Univ. of Toronto
Speech & Expression
B. Wyvill, et al., University of Calgary
Virya - A Motion Control Editor for Animation
J. Wilhelms, U. of California, Santa Cruz
Near Real-Time Control of Figure Models
W. Armstrong, M. Green & R. Lake, U. of A.
Modeling & Animating 3-D Articulate Figures
D.G. Cachola & G. Schrack, UBC
Banquet
6:30 - 9:30 Faculty Club Ballroom
Vision Interface '86
Preliminary Programme
THURSDAY - 29 May 1986
Robotics
8:30 - 12:00 Buchanan A104
Machine Vision for Robotic Fueling(INVITED)
J. Wilson, Robotic Systems International
Mathematical Morphology & Range Image Processing
C. Archibald & S. Sternberg, Machine Vision Intl.
Incremental Construction of 3-D Models
Shun-en Xie & T. Calvert, Simon Fraser U.
Techniques for Automated Guidance of Roving Robots
M. Adjouadi, University of Hawaii
A Computational Theory of 3-D Shape Reconstruction
P. Liang & J. Todhunter, University of Pittsburgh
Perception/Computational Vision
1:30 - 5:00 Buchanan A104
Object Understanding in Edge Images
D. Walters, University of Buffalo(SUNY)
A Cortical Feature Space for Texture Analysis
A. Walford & M. Jernigan, U. of Waterloo
Phase Discrimination of Global to Local Processing
J.M. Barr, Thorn EMI
Correspondence Matching in Apparent Motion
M. Green, York University
Processing of Visual Texture Segmentation
T. Caelli, University of Alberta(INVITED)
Graphics Interface '86
Preliminary Programme
FRIDAY - 30 May 1986
Modeling II
8:30 - 10:00 Buchanan A100
Constraint Based Modeling of 3-D Shapes
P. Prusinkiewicz & D. Streibel, U. of Regina
The Stochastic Modeling of Trees
A. Fournier & D.A. Grindal, U. of Toronto
Algorithms for Stochastic Height Field Synthesis
J.P. Lewis, NYIT
Facet: A 3-D Modeling System
R.W. Thornton & G.J. Glass, NYIT
User Interface II
10:30 - 12:00 Buchanan A100
Title - TBA
J. Carroll, IBM(INVITED)
Graphics Programming by Direct Communication
M. Tuori & T. Pointing, DCIEM
Hardware
1:30 - 3:00 Buchanan A100
Hardware for Computer Graphics
H. Fuchs, U. of N.C.(INVITED)
Hardware for Z-Buffer Surface Algorithms
K. Booth, D. Forsey & A. Paeth, U. Waterloo
Animation
3:30 - 5:00 Buchanan A100
Eliminating the Dichotomy Between Scripting & Interaction
J.F. Schlag, NYIT
Survey of Texture Mapping
P. Heckbert, NYIT
To Span Keyframe & Algorithmic Animation
L. Forest, et al., University of Montreal
The Representation of Water
G. Wyvill, et al., U of Otago, NZ
Vision Interface '86
Preliminary Programme
FRIDAY - 30 May 1986
Image Processing & Pattern Recognition
8:30 - 12:00 Buchanan A104
Parallel Architectures for Machine Vision
S. Tanimoto, University of Washington(INVITED)
Determining Displacement Fields along Contours
P. Bouthemy, IRISA/INRIA, France
Fast Matching Techniques for Robot Pattern Recognition
S. Nagendran & T. Caelli, Univ. of Alberta
Rules from Uncertain Data & Computer Vision
D. Hutber & P. Sims, British Aerospace
Sequential Estimation of Boundaries in Texture Images
S. Brzakovic & A. Liakopoulos, U. of Tennesee
The Detection of Specularities Using Local Methods
P.N.E. Pellicano, Simon Fraser University
Applications: Other
1:30 - 5:00 Buchanan A104
Coupling Visual & Accelerometric Features
J.J. Brault & R. Plamondon, Ecol Poly. de Montreal
Eye Movement Monitoring in Automated Perimetry
C. Freymond & D. Hudson, Univ. of Waterloo
Detecting Glass Fibers Using Computer Vision
A. Malowany, et al., McGill University
Reconstruction & Display of the Retina.
K. Sloan, D. Meyers & C. Curcio, U. of Wash
Optical Character Recognition of Touching Characters
S. Shlien & K. Kubota, C.R.C.
Contour Line Region Segmentation
L. O'Gorman & G. Weil, AT & T Laboratories
For registration and accommodation forms contact:
Dr. Gunther Schrack
Graphics Interface'86
Department of Electrical Engineering
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1W5
(604) 228-2326