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3D Technologies

Virtualizing Reality and Visualization

Imaging techniques allow for the integration of virtual representations of the real world into new emerging media. In many cases, the quest for realism of the virtualized representation is not only desirable but also essential. Some applications require an up-to-standard level of faithfulness to the original. Such situations occur notably in cultural heritage documentation, simulation and training, and in industrial applications such as inspection and reverse engineering. Three-dimensional imaging techniques play an essential role in achieving this objective by using sensor data as a basis for the process.

Our work until now has been focused on researching and developing such tools and techniques. Significant improvements in sensing and processing, in particular towards substantially increased flexibility and automation, are required to allow expansion of the use of the technology in general. Coupled with research on advanced representation and visualization methods, this work will allow for an expanded use of these technologies in a wider variety of application contexts.

Current Projects

Research Contact

Jacques Domey
Group Leader
Visual Information Technology
NRC Institute for Information Technology
1200 Montreal Road
Building M-50, Room 341
Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6
Telephone: +1 (613) 993-2557
Fax: +1 (613) 952-0215
E-mail: Jacques.Domey@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Business Contact

Charles Gauthier
Business Development Officer
Business Development Office, NCR
NRC Institute for Information Technology
1200 Montreal Road
Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6
Telephone: +1 (613) 993-2491
Fax: +1 (613) 952-7998
E-mail: Charles Gauthier