Modeling virtual worlds in databases

doi:10.1016/S0020-0190(03)00381-8

Information Processing Letters

Volume 88, Issues 1–2, 17 October 2003, Pages 67-72

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Abstract

A method of modeling virtual worlds in databases is presented. The virtual world model is conceptually divided into several distinct elements, which are separately represented in a database. The model permits to dynamically generate virtual scenes.

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Modeling virtual worlds in databases

Abstract

Foundations of Databases

Fifth European Union RTD Framework Programme

Object Oriented Programming: An Evolutionary Approach

Smalltalk-80

Graphical authoring of 3D Virtual Scene Templates

Digitisation to presentation—building virtual museum exhibitions

Periscope Project, 3D Visualization of Search Results