laffra@serc.nl (Chris Laffra) (04/16/91)
Preliminary Program and Call for Participation
Second Eurographics Workshop on Object Oriented Graphics
Texel, The Netherlands, 5-7 June 1991
Submit a Position Paper:
Taking part is still possible if you submit a brief position paper (1-2
pages) stating your view on some relevant issues (for address and scope
of the workshop see below). Invitations will be sent as soon as
possible. Early position papers have priority and will be printed in
the (pre-)proceedings if received before 15 May.
Preliminary Program (Full Papers):
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Session on Modeling:
1) William Leler, Ithaca Software, Alameda, CA, USA,
"Actor-based Simulation + Linda = Virtual Environments -- Managing
Complexity in a Virtual World."
2) P. Wisskirchen, GMD, Germany,
"Flexible Naming and Structuring in an Object Oriented Graphics
Kernel."
3) J. Rogier and P. Veerkamp, CWI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands,
"Extensions to Object Oriented Programming to Support Feature
Modeling"
Session on Constraints:
4) E. Cournarie and M. Beaudouin-Lafon, University de Paris-Sud, France,
"Alien: A prototype-based constraint system."
5) R. Veltkamp, CWI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands,
"A quantum approach to geometric constraint satisfaction."
6) J. Rankin, La Trobe University, Australia,
"a Graphics Object Oriented Constraint Solver."
7) E. Ruttkay, Free University Amsterdam, The Netherlands,
"A co-operative graphical editor based on dynamically generated
constraints."
Session on Rendering:
8) E. Chen, K. Turkowski, and D. Turner, Apple Computer, Cupertino, USA,
"An object-oriented test-bed for global illuminatinon."
9) M. Geiben and M. Rumpf, University Bonn, Germany,
"Visualization of Finite Elements and tools for Numerical Analysis."
Session on User Interfaces:
10) Joelle Coutaz, LGI-IMAG, France, title of talk to be determined.
11) H. Jasper, University of Oldenburg, Germany
"Extending an Advanced Logic Programming Environment by an Object
Oriented User Interface Management System."
12) J. Versendaal, W. Beekman, M. Kruit, and C. van der Mast, Delft
University of Technology, The Netherlands,
"Architecture and Use of Delft Direct Manipulation Manager (D2M2)."
13) M. R. Gomes, R. P. Casteleiro, and F. Vasconcelos, IST/INESC, Portugal,
"An Object Oriented Architecture for Direct Mainpulation based
Interative Graphics Application: The MAGOO Architecture."
Aims and Scope:
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Object Oriented Methods are particularly applicable to Computer Graphics
in its broadest sense -- in human computer interaction, in image
synthesis, in dynamic graphics and in CAD. Research in computer
graphics has also lead to a critique of object oriented theory. The
workshop is part of a continuing series allowing researchers to pool
ideas and to address common problems. The previous workshop identified
a number of fundamental issues for resolution. These included:
+ Constraints for graphics systems and their inclusion in the object
oriented paradigm.
+ Relationships between declarative and object oriented approaches to
graphics.
+ The integration of dataflow methods and `objectified' messages.
+ Usefulness of inheritance hierarchies. The use of prototypes and
delegation.
+ Abstractions for modelling complex objects (e.g., part hierarchies).
+ What multiple views of objects are, and how they may be implemented.
+ The need for object oriented graphics standards (new API) and
systems.
+ Overcoming the shortcomings of existing object oriented environments.
The papers address these or other fundamental issues arising from the
use of object oriented methods in computer graphics. The discussions
could lead to extensions to the papers or to the formulation of research
programmes to address remaining unresolved problems.
Workshop Format:
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The workshop is limited to about 60 participants. Full papers will be
presented to the plenum, while specialized groups will be formed for
discussion sessions.
Schedule:
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15 May 1991 Latest date for position papers for admission to
workshop.
5-7 June 1991 WORKSHOP
9 August 1991 Deadline for revised final paper for book.
Venue and Fee:
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The workshop will be held in De Koog, on the island Texel, The
Netherlands. Transport from Amsterdam will be arranged. The fee
will be about HFL 850, including accommodation and meals. Students
without access to other funds could be subsidized.
Organization:
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The workshop is organized by the CWI (Nationally Funded Dutch Institute for
Research in Mathematics and Computer Science) and promoted by Eurographics.
It is supported by a grant from the NWO (Netherlands Organization for
Scientific Research) and SERC (Software Engineering Research Centre). It is
chaired by Edwin Blake (CWI) and Chris Laffra (SERC).
Programme Committee:
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F. Arbab (Netherlands), J. Coutaz (France), E. Fiume (Canada), B.N.
Freeman-Benson (USA), M.R. Kaplan (USA), Wm Leler (USA), B.A. Myers
(USA), X. Pintado (Switzerland), T. Takala (Finland), J. van den Bos
(Netherlands), I. Wilkinson (UK), P. Wisskirchen (Germany).
Position Papers to (Email preferred!):
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Mr. Chris Laffra, SERC -- Software Engineering Research Center,
P.O. Box 424, 3500 AK Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Email: laffra@serc.nl
Tel: +31 30 322640
Fax: +31 30 341249
Information:
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Ms. Marja Hegt, O-O Graphics Workshop,
CWI, Kruislaan 413, 1098 SJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Email: marja@cwi.nl
Tel: +31 20 592 4058
Fax: +31 20 592 4199
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Chris Laffra, SERC -- Software Engineering Research Centre
P.O. Box 424; 3500 AK Utrecht; Netherlands; laffra@serc.nl
Tel: +31 30 322640 or +31 20 418040; Fax: +31 30 341249