The virtual reality modeling language and Java

The virtual reality modeling language and Java

The Web is being extended to three spatial dimensions thanks to virtual reality modeling language (VRML), a dynamic 3D scene description language that can include embedded behaviors and camera animation. Over 20 million VRML browsers have been shipped with Web browsers, making interactive 3D graphic...

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Veröffentlicht in:Communications of the ACM 1998-06, Vol.41 (6), p.57-64
1. Verfasser: Brutzman, Don
Format: Magazinearticle
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
3-D graphics
Advantages
Animation
Behavior
Cameras
Children & youth
Computer programming
Geometry
Java
Language
Semantics
Virtual reality
Web browser
Web browsers
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Zusammenfassung:The Web is being extended to three spatial dimensions thanks to virtual reality modeling language (VRML), a dynamic 3D scene description language that can include embedded behaviors and camera animation. Over 20 million VRML browsers have been shipped with Web browsers, making interactive 3D graphics suddenly available for any desktop. Java adds complete programming capabilities plus network access, making VRML fully functional and portable. This is a powerful new combination, especially as ongoing research shows that VRML plus Java provide extensive support for building large-scale virtual environments. Historical background, sample VRML-Java test programs, and a look ahead at future work are provided.
ISSN:0001-0782
1557-7317
DOI:10.1145/276609.276620