ARTE—an adpative rendering and transmission environment for 3D graphics

ABSTRACT

Thus far, a significant body of work has been devoted to the challenges of universal access related to the delivery of traditional multimedia content such as text, images, audio, and video. Less attention has been focused on three-dimensional (3D) digital content, as true market opportunities for 3D graphics over networks have just begun to emerge. In this paper, we present ARTE, an Adaptive Rendering and Transmission Environment that facilitates the delivery 3D models in heterogeneous environments by monitoring the resources available and by selecting appropriate transmission modalities.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.4 IMAGE PROCESSING AND COMPUTER VISION
      I.4.0 General

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.0 General

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
      I.3.0 General

General Terms:
Design, Management, Measurement, Performance, Theory

Keywords:
3D graphics over networks, transcoding, universal access