{"title":"A Lipschitz method for accelerated volume rendering","authors":"Barton T. Stander, J. Hart","doi":"10.1145/197938.197976","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/197938.197976","url":null,"abstract":"Interpolating discrete volume data into a continuous form adapts implicit surface techniques for rendering volumetric iso-surfaces. One such algorithm uses the Lipschitz condition to create an octree representation that accelerates volume rendering. Furthermore, only one preprocessing step is needed to create the Lipschitzoctree representation that accelerates rendering of isosurfaces for any threshold value.","PeriodicalId":124559,"journal":{"name":"Symposium on Volume Visualization","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126779994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Accelerated volume rendering and tomographic reconstruction using texture mapping hardware","authors":"B. Cabral, N. Cam, Jim Foran","doi":"10.1145/197938.197972","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/197938.197972","url":null,"abstract":"Volume rendering and reconstruction centers around solving two related integral equations: a volume rendering integral (a generalized Radon transform) and a filtered back projection integral (the inverse Radon transform). Both of these equations are of the same mathematical form and can be dimensionally decomposed and approximated using Riemann sums over a series of resampled images. When viewed as a form of texture mapping and frame buffer accumulation, enormous hardware enabled performance acceleration is possible.","PeriodicalId":124559,"journal":{"name":"Symposium on Volume Visualization","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128427935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paolo Cignoni, L. Floriani, C. Montani, E. Puppo, Roberto Scopigno
{"title":"Multiresolution modeling and visualization of volume data based on simplicial complexes","authors":"Paolo Cignoni, L. Floriani, C. Montani, E. Puppo, Roberto Scopigno","doi":"10.1145/197938.197952","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/197938.197952","url":null,"abstract":"A scattered volumetric dataset is regarded as a sampled version of a scalar field defined over a three-dimensional domain, whose graph is a hypersurface embedded in a fourdimensional space. We propose a multiresolution model for the representation and visualization of such dataset, based on a decomposition of the three-dimensional domain into tetrahedra. Multiresolution is achieved through a sequence of tetrahedralizations that approximate the scalar field at increasing precision. The construction of the model is based on an adaptive incremental approach driven by the local coherence of the scalar field. The proposed model allows an efficient extraction of compact isosurfaces with adaptive resolution levels as well as the development of progressive and multiresolution rendering approaches. Experimental evaluations of the proposed approach on different scattered datasets are reported.","PeriodicalId":124559,"journal":{"name":"Symposium on Volume Visualization","volume":"135 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134607774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A multiresolution framework for volume rendering","authors":"R. Westermann","doi":"10.1145/197938.197963","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/197938.197963","url":null,"abstract":"In dieser Arbeit wurde ein genereller hierarchischer Ansatz zur Visualisierung skalarer Volumendaten entwickelt. Dieser ermoglicht die direkte Visualisierung komprimierter Daten, die Beschleunigung des Darstellungsvorgangs und die Extraktion und Hervorhebung der wesentlichen Strukturen. Grundlegende Konzepte der Multiskalenanalyse mittels hierarchischer Basisfunktionen wurden hierzu verwendet und entsprechend den Anforderungen erweitert. Insbesondere resultierte die Arbeit in speziellen Verfahren zur Vorverarbeitung und Darstellung zeitvarianter Datensequenzen. Sowohl fur die Datenanalyse als auch fur die Bildsynthese wurden Parallelisierungskonzepte entworfen und implementiert. Die integrierte Analyse und Darstellung komplexer skalarer Volumendaten wurde durch diese Entwicklungen ermoglicht.","PeriodicalId":124559,"journal":{"name":"Symposium on Volume Visualization","volume":"97 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115439119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multi-modal volume visualization using object-oriented methods","authors":"K. Zuiderveld, M. Viergever","doi":"10.1145/197938.197966","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/197938.197966","url":null,"abstract":"This article describes an object-oriented software architecture aimed at integrated visualization of volumetric a’atasetsfrom d@erent modalities. The design supports the implementation of objectspeci$c visualization algorithms and allows for true integrated 30 visualization using arbitrary combinations of rendering techniques such as sutiace rendering, volume rendering and shape-based interpolation. The feasibility of the proposed approach is illustrated by means of three applications. Some important lessons to be learned from naiLely applying object-oriented methodology to volume visualization are discussed. The current status of the research is described and possible extensions are outlined.","PeriodicalId":124559,"journal":{"name":"Symposium on Volume Visualization","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126755932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cube-3: a real-time architecture for high-resolution volume visualization","authors":"H. Pfister, A. Kaufman","doi":"10.1145/197938.197969","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/197938.197969","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a high-performance special-purpose system, the Cube-3 machine, for displaying and manipulating high-resolution volumetric datasets in real-time. Cube-3 will allow scientists, engineers, and biomedical researchers to interactively visualize and investigate their static high-resolution sampled, simulated, or computed volumetric dataset. Furthermore, once acquisition devices or mechanisms are capable of acquiring a complete high-resolution dynamic dataset in real-time, Cube-3, tightly coupled with them, will be capable of delivering real-time 4D (spatial-temporal) volume visualization, a task currently not possible with present technologies.","PeriodicalId":124559,"journal":{"name":"Symposium on Volume Visualization","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121021901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integration of volume rendering and geometric graphics: work in progress","authors":"E. R. Johnson, C. Mosher","doi":"10.1145/329129.329130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/329129.329130","url":null,"abstract":"An integrated approach to the visualization of volumes in which volumetric and geometric data are unified is presented. The method allows different algorithms and techniques to be easily implemented and combined, and creates an environment in which new techniques can be explored. The approach described is general and can be implemented on any programmable system capable of performing general rendering functions. Images computed using a variety of techniques on data from several different applications are shown.","PeriodicalId":124559,"journal":{"name":"Symposium on Volume Visualization","volume":"240 2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121095411","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"True volume visualization of medical data","authors":"S. Wixson","doi":"10.1145/329129.329373","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/329129.329373","url":null,"abstract":"A volume image understanding workstation is under development for processing and displaying a variety of medical 3D data types. The hardware consists of symbolic and multiple numeric processors, binocular stereoscopic display, unique direct 3D pointer, voice input and output and other 3D support tools. Volumetric software consists of a volume window manager, Mayo Clinics' Analyze program, and the Digital Stereo Microscope algorithms that allow discrete 3D data to be examined in much the same way an optical stereo microscope is used to examine transparent real samples. The perception of medical 3D data has received little attention and psychophysical studies are planned that will examine the investigators ability to resolve detail in 3D space.","PeriodicalId":124559,"journal":{"name":"Symposium on Volume Visualization","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126572780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design for a real-time high-quality volume rendering workstation","authors":"M. Levoy","doi":"10.1145/329129.329375","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/329129.329375","url":null,"abstract":"A design is presented for a workstation capable of rendering arbitrary mixtures of analytically defined geometry and sampled scalar fields of three spatial dimensions in realtime or near real-time. The design is based on volumetric compositing, a relatively new approach to visualizing scalar fields by computing 2D projections of a colored semi-transparent volume. Geometric primitives are added by filtering and 3D scan-converting them into the dataset prior to rendering. Speedups totaling four orders of magnitude over published volumetric compositing techniques are obtained through a combination of algorithmic improvements and hardware implementation on Pixelplanes 5, a massively parallel raster display engine incorporating custom logic-enhanced memory chips. A preliminary design is also presented for a two-handed volumeof-interest data exploration tool.","PeriodicalId":124559,"journal":{"name":"Symposium on Volume Visualization","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128331899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"VEX: a volume exploratorium: an integrated toolkit for interactive volume visualization","authors":"L. Gelberg, D. Kamins, J. Vroom","doi":"10.1145/329129.329140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/329129.329140","url":null,"abstract":"We describe an integrated set of tools for interacting with volumetric data. These tools consist of a unified set of filters, which operate on volumetric data; mappers, which reduce volume data to lower dimensional geometric primitives; and renderers, which create pictures based on images, three-dimensional geometries, and volumes. These tools are designed as applications within the framework of Stellar@'s Application Visualization System (AVS). We present three examples from different scientific disciplines.","PeriodicalId":124559,"journal":{"name":"Symposium on Volume Visualization","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126212982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}