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    Augmented Reality with Multilayer Occlusion
    (The Eurographics Association, 2006) Feng, Yan; Chen, Yimin; Louise M. Lever and Mary McDerby
    An algorithm for realizing multilayer occlusion in augmented reality (AR) is presented in this paper. We have designed a special scene graph tree comprised of some special nodes, namely EMO nodes. According to the location of real moving object, different EMO node will be activated in real-time, consequently realizing the multilayer occlusion. Differing qualitatively from previous work in AR occlusion, our algorithm realizes multilayer occlusion, and its application domain involves indoor-field occluded objects, which are several meters distant from the viewer. Previous related work has focused on monolayer occlusion, and near-field occluded objects, which are within or just beyond arm s reach. In addition, BP neural network is improved to correct the nonlinear error of magnetic sensor, consequently to detect occlusion more effectively. Experimental results are provided to demonstrate the multilayer indoor-field occlusion.
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    DentroTrento: an Example of Application of Computer Graphics to the Evolution of the Archaeological Site of Tridentum
    (The Eurographics Association, 2006) Piffer, S.; Conti, G.; Girardi, G.; Ucelli, G.; Amicis, R. De; S. Battiato and G. Gallo and F. Stanco
    This paper illustrates the DentroTrento project, commissioned by the local authority for Cultural Heritage, which has lead to the creation of an edutainment system for the visitors of an archaeological site in the town of Trento. In particular, the aim of the project was to enhance the didactic and entertaining potential of a Roman archaeological site which is located between the Theatre s foundations through the development of a computer graphics-based application capable of high visual and emotional impact. This has been made possible through the creation of an interactive system where the virtual reconstruction becomes the main means of guiding the visitor through a virtual walk across time. The relevance of the work illustrated is underlined by the profile of the project and the nature and importance of the site, which is located underground below a square. In fact this circumstance does not let the visitor perceive the urban outline of the roman town nor it lets visitors fully perceive, through the use of traditional teaching material, the way of life typical of the time. The system proposed instead engages the visitor into a more exciting experience replicating, not only the architecture, but the way of life of the Roman town. The scope of the project together with the heterogeneity of the working team has required a rigorous approach to the management of the entire project.