The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Department of Computer Science


PhD Qualifying Examination


"A Survey on Networked Virtual Environments"

By Mr. Kwun-Tai Hui


Abstract:

Networked Virtual Environments (NVEs) are make-believe worlds in which
participants can interact in real-time.  This survey paper introduces
NVEs and reviews research works in this area, covering systems from
the military, academic and commercial sectors.  Major challenges in NVE
design and how they are tackled are discussed next.  First we consider
the network architecture and shared state management.  Then scalability
and security issues are covered.  This paper concludes with suggestions
for further researches.


Date:     		Monday, 10 September 2001

Time:                   3:30 p.m. onward

Venue:                  Room 4480
			Lift 25-26

Committee Members:      	Prof. Samuel Chanson (Supervisor)
                        Dr. Gary Chan (Chairman)
                        Dr. Mounir Hamdi
			Dr. Andrew Horner


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