Hi Madly!
From the PCTR IC3D web page:
Multi-Industry Applications
Perceptronics InterGame is a Platform Technology that
supports Internet Collaborative 3D in a number of different
application areas. The four biggest, as we see them now,
are presented below, along with some specific IC3D
benefits. Of course, these are only preliminary ideas for
how IC3D can be applied. History shows that given new
technical capabilities, innovative people will come up with
applications not previously imagined. IC3D capabilities will
spur such creativity and will easily keep pace with the
rapidly growing capabilities for 3D visualization.
Entertainment
IC3D will allow multi-player, on-line 3D games to
achieve their long-anticipated potential. It will extend
player interactions beyond simple see-and-shoot
action – as in the first InterGame Demo described
here. It will allow independent development and reuse
of game characters, thus speeding game
development, extending game life, and building
separate markets for game characters and objects.
Completely unique experiences for each user, each
time will keep customers interested in repeating
simulations. The variety of experiences is made
possible by having the ultimate variable-human
interaction.
Education and Training
IC3D will greatly extend the capabilities of distance
learning. It will allow shared virtual classrooms where
students and instructors can meet for discussion,
demonstration and problem solving, shared virtual
experiments and workshops where groups can
interact jointly with simulated equipment and objects,
and guided tours of virtual environments where
groups can share knowledge while having
individualized experiences.
Communication
IC3D will enhance collaborative analysis and decision
making by enabling "virtual conferences" held in
shared conference rooms or other spaces. Such
meetings will allow managers to more effectively
examine, interact with, and act upon information
presented in 3D form. The 3D information might be
realistic 3D representations of products, buildings,
geographic terrain -- including projected
developments, roads, etc. -- or more abstract
representations of multi-dimensional financial or other
data.
Electronic Commerce
IC3D will increase product interest and sales by
letting customers interact collaboratively with other
people as well as with 3D merchandise while shopping
in virtual 3D stores, malls, etc. This will make possible
joint shopping expeditions with remotely located
family and friends, virtual sales persons -- when
needed, and even virtual crowds during auction sales
to create a sense of excitement and competition.
Improved interaction with 3D versions of catalog
items will allow customers to "try out" clothing
combinations, furniture arrangements and interior
decorating schemes, as well as equipment operations,
cosmetic colors, and so on. The possibilities are
endless. |
