samackay@watcgl.UUCP (Stephen MacKay) (02/15/85)
Graphics Interface, the 11th conference sponsored by the Canadian Man-Computer
Society (CMCCS) on computer graphics, graphics applications and human interfaces
will be held in Montreal May 27-31. Cosponsored this year by the Computer Graph-
ics Society, GI '85 will offer many activities to the attendees. The week will
start off with two days of tutorials taught by experts in their fields covering
such topics as introduction to computer graphics, image synthesis and computer
animation, interaction design, business graphics, and medical applications. An
exhibition of computer graphics equipment will be held during the week. The
technical session, comprising 67 papers and seven panel sessions will be held
from Wednesday May 29 through to Friday May 31.
On the afternoon of the Thursday during the conference week, the technical ses-
sion will feature a "computer music and image show", a panel on computers in the
arts, followed by a computer film presentation.
The GI conferences have concentrated more on applications of computer graphics,
CAD/CAM, artistic applications, as well as issues concerning the user interface.
This year is no exception. Both the tutorial schedule and the program of the
technical sessions show this concentration.
The first two days of the conference are dedicated to full-day and two day
tutorials. These tutorials will be given partly in French and partly in English
according to the makeup of the class, and simultaneous translation will be pro-
vided except in the case of low demand:
1: Introduction to Computer Graphics
- B. Barsky, University of California, Berkeley
- A. Fournier University of Toronto
- D. Thalmann University of Montreal
2: Image Synthesis and Computer Animation
- N. Magnenat-Thalmann, HEC, University of Montreal
- D. Thalmann, University of Montreal
3: Medical Computer Graphics
- O. Ratib, MD, University of Geneva
- A. Righetti, MD, University of Geneva
4: User Interface Design Techniques
- W. Buxton, University of Toronto
- R. Baecker, Human Computing Resources Limited
- J. Arnott, John Arnott and Assoc.
5: Computer Graphics for Business and Office Automation
- N. Magnenat-Thalmann, A. Lejeune, and F. Bolduc, University of Montreal
The technical sessions (May 29-31) includes the following schedule of paper and
panel sessions.
WEDNESDAY MAY 29
Image Synthesis:
A Theoretical and Empirical Study of Coherent Ray Tracing
L.R. Speer, T.D. DeRose, B.A. Barsky, University of California, Berkeley
Frame Buffer Algorithms for Stochastic Models
T. Milligan, A. Fournier, University of Toronto
Specifying Stochastic Objects in a Hierarchical System
B. Wyvill, C. McPheeters, M. Novacek, University of Calgary
Applications 1:
The Interactive Planning Work Station
R. Bournique, R. Candrea, D.W. Hartman, Bell Laboratories, USA
La representation graphique de donnees multivariees
R. Cleroux, Y. Lepage, N. Ranger, Universite de Montreal
Interfacing Interactive Circuit Simulation with CORE Graphics Facilities
P. Gillard, W.M. Zuberek, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Medical Computer Graphics:
Computer Analysis Techniques for the Temporal Evaluation of Cardiac Wall Motion
O. Ratib, A. Righetti, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland
On the Basis of an Interactive Medical Image Query System
F.S. Hill, Univ. Massachusetts, USA, S.E. Walker, Univ. Maine, USA,
F. Gao, Beijing Normal Univ., China, R. Rubin, Univ. Massachusetts, USA
A Computer System for Spot Detection and Analysis of Two-Dimensional
Electrophoresis Images
R. Appel, M. Funk, D. Hochstrasser, A.F. Muller, C. Pellegrini,
University of Geneva, Switzerland
A New Perinatal Monitoring Display
C.H. Sande and J.E. Arias, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Document/Printing Systems:
APEX: Automated Pictorial Explanations
S. Feiner, Brown University, USA
An Integrated System for Editorial Applications
S. Cavaliere, M. Fantini, A. Turtur, IBM Rome Scientific Center
Reconnaissance et mise au net de schemas Electroniques manuscrits
M. Silbermann, P. Deschizeaux, Laboratoire d'Automatique de Grenoble, France
A Model for a Document Maintenance System
M. Kaplan, Brown University, USA
Panel - Videotex
Computer Animation:
ANIMENGINE: An Engineering Animation System
T. Noma, T.L. Kunii, University of Tokyo, Japan
Computer Animation: more an Evolution Problem than a motion problem
D. Thalmann, N. Magnenat-Thalmann, Universite de Montreal
Using Dynamic Analysis for the Animation of Articulated Bodies as Humans
and Robots
J. Wilhelms, B.A. Barsky, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Towards an Integrated View of 3D Computer Animation
D. Zeltzer, MIT, USA
Geometric Data Bases:
An Image Management Kernel for the Design of Relational and Pictorial Data Bases
P. Chassignet, Ecole Polytechnique, France
Spatial Trees: A Fast Access Method for Unstructured Graphical Data
D.R. Olsen Jr., C. Cooper, Arizona State University, USA
L'Interaction graphique en Bases de Donnees
D. Frasson, Universite de Montreal
On the Relational Model in CAD/CAM Applications
F. Vernadat, National Research Council, Ottawa
Panel - Education
User Interface:
Issues and Techniques in Touch-Sensitive Tablet Input
W. Buxton, R. Hill, P. Rowley, University of Toronto
Efficient Recovery and Reversal in User Interfaces Using the Active
Semantics Data Model
S.E. Hudson, R. King, University of Colorado, USA
A Model for Graphics Interface Tool Development
K.I. Joy, University of California, Davis, USA
Using Percent-Done Progress Indicators to Enhance User Interfaces
B.A. Myers, University of Toronto
Image Processing:
The Scientific and Technical Issues in Integrating Remotely Sensed Imagery
with Geocoded Data Bases
W.M. Strome, B. Grush, Perceptron Computing
Selection of Segment Similarity Measures for Hierarchical Picture Segmentation
J.M. Beaulieu, National Research Council
M. Goldberg, University of Ottawa
A General Purpose Image Processing Package
M. Caplain, C. Metral, C. Pellegrini,
University of Geneva, Switzerland
THURSDAY MAY 30
Algorithms for Computer Graphics and Image Processing:
A New Approach to Linear Quadtrees
W.A. Davis, X. Wang, University of Alberta
An Analysis and Algorithm for Filling Propagation
K.P. Fishkin, B.A. Barsky, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Hologram-like Transmission of Pictures
P. Prusinkiewicz, M. Christopher, University of Regina
A Multi-Touch Three Dimensional Touch-Sensitive Tablet
S.K. Lee, W. Buxton, K.C. Smith, University of Toronto
CAD/CAM:
The Intercative Interface of CADME System
C. Bizzozero, U. Cugini, Politechnico di Milano, Italy
An Innovative User Interface for Microcomputer-based Computer-aided Design
L. Lichten, R. Eaton, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
A Geometric Modeller for Turbomachinery Applications
B. Ozell and R. Camarero, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal
A High-level User-Oriented Programming Language for Computer-Aided Design
C.K. Liu, GE-Calma, USA
Panel - Animation and Image Synthesis
Applications 2:
Graphic Workstation for the Maritime Command Operational Information System
R. Cyr, National Defence Headquarters
A Graphics Interface for Interactive Simulation of Packet-Switched Networks
J.L. Houle, L. Richardson, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal
Design Considerations for an Interactive Route Editor
G. Lapalme, M. Cormier, Universite de Montreal
Project Management Using Graphics
F. Pettinati, Tecninger Sistemas, Brazil
Cartography:
The Automatic Labelling of Geographic Maps - A problem in Computer Aesthetics
H. Freeman, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
How Map Designers Can Represent their Ideas in Thematic Maps
T. Yamahira, Y. Kasahara, T. Tsurutani, NEC Corp, Japan
Applied Computer Graphics in a Geographic Information System - Problems
and successes
C.L. MacDonald, I.K. Crain, Environment Canada
A User Friendly Computer Aided Construction of Boundaries
Udo Schweitzer, Germany
Computer Image and Music Show
Panel - Computers in the Arts
Computer Film Presentation
FRIDAY MAY 31
Image Perception:
Simulating Reality in Computer Images: Lessons from Art History and Perception
M.I. Mills, New York University, USA
How People Read Business Graphics
A. Lejeune, F. Bolduc, N. Magnenat-Thalmann,
Hautes Etudes Commerciales, Montreal
A User Interface for Color Selection and Color Selection for the User Interface
A. Naiman, University of Toronto
Colour Coding and Computer Graphics
A. Heath, Imperial College of Science and Technology, UK
Graphic standards: NAPLPS and GKS:
Interface Abstractions for an NAPLPS Page Creation System
E. Chang, University of Victoria
Developing Graphical Tools with Minimal GKS
R. Sabourin, A.A. Lowther, Infolytica Corporation, Montreal
Designing a GKS Application Interface
J.L. Wilson, S.L. Sadofsky, S.S. Chen, Lehigh University, USA
NAPLPS: Automatic Page Generator
M. Plante, L'Industrielle-Services Techniques Inc., Montreal
Robotics and CAD/CAM:
Non-rigid Motion
A.R. Dill, M.D. Levine, McGill University
Electronic Assembly by Robots
C. Michaud, A.S. Malowany, M.D. Levine, McGill University
Low Cost Geometric Modelling System for CAM
W.G. Ngai, Y.K. Chan, Chinese University of Hong Kong
CAD/CAM vs. Manual Methods in Investment Casting Moldmaking
Gary L. Olsen, Evans and Sutherland, USA
Geometric Modelling:
A Simple but Systematic CSG System
T.L. Kunii, G. Wyvill, University of Tokyo
Interpolating Bezier Curves with Bias and Tension
A. Fournier, University of Toronto
An Intuitive Approach to Parametric Curves and Surfaces
T.D. DeRose, B.A. Barsky, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Building an Octree from a Set of Parallelepipeds
W.R. Franklin, V. Akman, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA
Computer Animation and Image Synthesis:
The Dynamics of Articulated Rigid Bodies for Purposes of Animation
W.W. Armstrong, M. Green, University of Alberta
A Scan-Line Shadow Algorithm for an Unrestricted Polygonal Environment
P. Bergeron, Universite de Montreal
Computer Animation in Distance Teaching
J.M. Greenberg, The Open University, UK
Panel - Computer Graphics in Environmental Design
Artificial Intelligence:
Generative Design in Architecture using an Expert System
E. Chang, University of Victoria
Knowledge Engineering Application in Image Processing
K. Mikame, N. Sueda, A. Hoshi, S. Honiden, Toshiba, Japan
Visual Perception
L. Scholl, Laura Scholl and Associates, USA
Panel - Make Your Own Movies
Panel - Color
It perhaps goes without saying that the city hosting the conference is well
worth the visit. Montreal, the world's second largest French speaking city,
presents many attractions: self guided tours in "Vieux Montreal" - the historic
heart of the city, fine hotels and world famous restaurants. A varied program
of excursions has been created for accompanying persons.
This year's conference is being held immediately before the joint conference of
the Association for Computer-Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA), and Educa-
tion in Computer Aided Architecture Design in Europe (eCAADe). Special cross-
registration rates are available.
For further information on the conference, contact the conference chair Nadia
Magenat-Thalmann (514) 343-3867 or (514) 343-4658, and for information on the
program contact the program chair Daniel Thalmann, (514) 343-6794.
After the conference, copies of the proceedings (and those from previous GI and
CMCCS conferences) will be available from: CMCCS Canadian Information Processing
Society 5th Floor, 243 College St., Toronto Ont. Canada M5T 2Y1 tel (416) 593-
4040