Utilizing X3D for immersive environments

ABSTRACT

Conceptually, the semantics of X3D describe an abstract functional behaviour of time-based, interactive 3D, multimedia information and do not at all specify a specific software or hardware setup. However, X3D clients and applications today are mainly built for desktop systems running a web-browser.In this paper we explore how suitable X3D and W3C technologies can be utilized as an application and programming model for im-mersive virtual environments. We present a system implementation, necessary extensions to the X3D specification and discuss how standard nodes can be interpreted differently in an immersive setting.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
      I.3.7 Three-Dimensional Graphics and Realism
          Subjects: Virtual reality

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)
          Subjects: Input devices and strategies (e.g., mouse, touchscreen)

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
      I.3.2 Graphics Systems
          Subjects: Distributed/network graphics

Keywords:
computer cluster, human computer interaction, virtual reality