Heterogeneous objects modelling and rendering using implicit complexes

Authors: Kartasheva, E., Adzhiev, V., Comninos, P., Pasko, A. and Schmitt, B.

Journal: Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Visualisation

Volume: 2005

Pages: 854-859

ISBN: 9780769523972

ISSN: 1093-9547

DOI: 10.1109/IV.2005.55

Abstract:

This paper describes a technology for modelling and rendering heterogeneous objects containing entities of various dimensionalities within a cellular-functional framework based on the implicit complex notion. Implicit complexes make it possible to combine a cellular representation and a constructive function representation. We describe a formal framework for such a hybrid representation and propose a general structure for implicit complexes. Then, we consider how an implicit complex can be described geometrically and topologically along with its associated attributes. Rendering algorithms for implicit complexes using ray-tracing are also discussed. Finally, we present a case study illustrating the proposed methods and algorithms. © 2005 IEEE.

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