Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 13:50:50 -0400 From: Eric J Pierce Subject: BVRG Meeting - April 2001 - Mike Walterman of RemoteReality THE BOSTON VIRTUAL REALITY GROUP PRESENTS Simple to use Immersive Systems WITH Mike Walterman of RemoteReality Thursday, April 19, 2001 7:00 PM SNELL LIBRARY (RM 90) NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS ________________________________________________________________ Join the Boston Virtual Reality Group and Mike Walterman for a talk on the development of virtual environments. Mike has been involved in the development of a wide range of VR systems such as complex, high-end simulations at Evans and Sutherland and simpler, internet ready systems at RemoteReality. Mike Walterman's major professional interest is in the development of systems for the acquisition of 360 degree images. Prior to this, he was deeply involved in the application of real-time visual image generation to medical and vehicular simulation. Mike's background is in image processing, computer graphics, and systems engineering. Before joining RemoteReality, Mike worked for three years as a software and systems engineer at Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Mike has 20 years' experience working in companies ranging from small startups to multinational corporations. In addition to his normal system development duties, Mike has published papers on image warping techniques, lectured on immersive simulation, and has patents (both real and pending) for image rendering technology. RemoteReality is the leader in fast, easy-to-use, single shot, 360-degree imagery for the Web. The companys solutions enhance the Internet and increase the value of visual information. The technology offers fast, low cost, real-time capture of a 360-degree space with no image stitching. Using RemoteReality technology together with standard digital still and video cameras, Web developers, Internet content creators and interactive agencies can quickly, simply and inexpensively create fun, informative and addictive content that builds and extends brands, while entertaining and engaging prospects and customers. For more information on RemoteReality, visit them at www.remotereality.com or call 508-870-1500. MEETING DETAILS: --------------- When: Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 7:00 PM Location: Rm 90 Snell Library Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts =========================================================================== Directions to Meeting: BY MBTA: From Park Street, take the Green Line E train to the Northeastern University stop (the first stop above ground). The Northeastern campus is on the left side of Huntington Avenue. Follow directions below to Snell Library. (Alternatively, you can take the Orange Line to the Forrest Hills/Ruggles stop. The Northeastern campus is adjacent to the T station.) BY CAR FROM WEST: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to the Prudential Exit. Drive west on Huntington Avenue. Northeastern is on the left several blocks after you cross under Massachusetts Avenue and just before Forsyth Street. Park on street, then enter the Northeastern campus by the walkway from Huntington Avenue near the middle of the Green Line T stop. Follow directions below to Snell Library. BY CAR FROM SOUTH: Take the Southeast Expressway (I-93) North to the Massachusetts Avenue Exit. This will be on the left side of theJ Expressway. At the lights, turn right onto Mass Ave. Just before Symphony Hall, turn right onto Huntington Avenue (Northeastern is actually to the left, but left turns are prohibited there). At the next light, make a U-turn on Huntington to reverse direction. Northeastern is on the left several blocks after you cross under Massachusetts Avenue and just before Forsyth Street. Park on street, then follow directions below to Snell Library. BY CAR FROM NORTH: Take Routes 1 or 93 to Storrow Drive westbound. Take the Fenway-Kenmore exit (left exit) and stay to the left (Fenway) side of the exit. At the light (across from the Fens), bear left and then, almost immediately, bear right at the next fork (staying along side the Fens). At the second light, go through the gate and immediately turn right onto Hemenway Street. At fork, bear left onto Forsyth. Begin looking for on-street parking. At next light, go left onto Huntington Avenue. Northeastern campus is on the right. After parking, follow directions below to Snell Library. ON-CAMPUS DIRECTIONS TO SNELL LIBRARY: Go down the walkway perpendicular to Huntington Avenue near the middle of the Green Line T stop. Snell Library is the large modern white building across your path where the walkway widens into a plaza. Go in the main doors and down the stairs on the right. Room 90 is to the left at the bottom of the stairs. NOTE ON PARKING: Due to evening classes at Northeastern, on-street parking may be difficult to find so, if you are driving, come early. If you can take the T, it is recommended -- the stops are right next to campus. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NEXT MONTH May 17th: Mark Spitzer of Micro Optical May 21st: Ron Mourant and his Virtual Environments Laboratory =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= The purpose of the Boston Virtual Reality Group is to provide an ongoing venue for developing virtual environments as well as a forum for bringing VR developers together with enthusiasts and potential users. Through actively exploring both the technology and its implications, and "learning from" and "sharing with" others, we can help shape the future of this medium. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=