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1. VR-Cloud(R) Ver.3
2. Virtual Design World Cup
3. Overseas Training and Seminars |
Released: March, 2012
Security and speed of VR-Cloud(R) Ver.3 has been improved by developing
many functions and improving the system of Ver.2.
| VR-Cloud(R) Ver.3 is based on UC-win/Road Ver.6. Therefore
the improvement to the older version and the new simulation function which
are included in UC-win/Road Ver.6 and new plug-in can now be used. |
| Textures can now be loaded much faster |
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The speed and quality has been improved by updating the algorithm of loading
and forming textures. High-speed algorithm can be used by reducing the quality
while creating the texture. When opening the project file in which a large
amount of texture is used, the startup time was cut up to approximately 20% .
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| Option to waive operation privilege has been added. |
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The option to waive the privilege to operate inside UC-win/Road through VR-Cloud(R) client before
its time expires has been added(Figure 1).
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| Option to waive operation privilege |
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| Improvement of Android client |
Moreover, discussion via 3D bulletin board is possible even in
Android client through the use of VR-Cloud(R) Ver.3,
making communication from mobile terminal even more effective
(Figure 2).
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function is ensured that it can be used on either 3G network or
Wi-Fi cell phones without any difficulty by a test. In addition,
this Android client can be applied to any device of Android 3.0 or
greater, and the following devices have been proven to work by doing a
test.
-Motorola XOOM (Tablet, Android 3.0)
-SHARP GALAPAGOS A01SH (Tablet, Android 3.0)
-SONY S series SGPT111JP (Tablet, Android 3.0)
-GALAXY NEXUS SC-04D (Cell-phone, Android 4.0)
-SHARP AQUOS PHONE 102SH (Cell-phone, Android 4.0) |
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| Android client version |
Discussion function |
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| Available in multiple languages |
| VR-Cloud(R) is now available not only in Japanese but in English and French as well in both the PC version and Android client
version (Figure 3). Although it will run in the language
used on Android and Windows OS, the change to the different language on
running is also possible in case of Windows. Moreover, new language will
be supported if needed. |
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| Multiple Languages |
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| Improvement of user interface |
| User interface has been improved to operate more comfortably in consideration
of comments and requests from users. For example, VR-Cloud(R) Ver.3 can integrate dialog boxes so that they are displayed in a different manner. |
| VR-Cloud(R) Ver.3 is now applied to the streaming of sound played on UC-win/Road
on both PC client and Android client. Enhanced simulation and presentation
will be possible by adding the special effects such as engine sound and
voice-over to animation. |
| Color coding of discussion |
| Colors can be set to the icons of discussion, enabling users to categorize topics by colors, making interpretation of discussion much
easier. For example, one color can be asigned to a "Discussion
on traffic" while another color can be assigned to a "Discussion
about parking area" etc. |
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| Setting of discussion color |
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| Although the discussion was displayed by clicking the icon in VR space
conventionally, access to all discussion from the list is now possible.
Therefore distant position in VR space and the discussion which is invisible
on screen can now be easily displayed. |
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| Discussion List |
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So far, help was provided on PDF file separately, but this time it's now
included in client and shown by clicking Help button. An open screen and
the function about the dialog can be checked soon.
In-line help function is applied to both PC client and Android client.
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| In-line Help |
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VR-Cloud(R) Sample Model
Above: Virtual Design World Cup The 2nd Student BIM&VR Contest Supplied
data for the task
Below: 3D Tsunami Analysis Simulation |
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The 2nd Student BIM&VR Design Contest on Cloud Services
-Compete on cloud using BIM and VR to design
advanced construction and civil engineering model!-
Welcome! This student
competition utilizes Building Information Models (BIM) and Virtual Reality (VR)
technology to aid in the design of an innovative pedestrian bridge. Participate
for your chance to win the $3,600 Grand Prize!
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2012 COMPETITION SPONSORS
CG-ARTS Associates
IAI
Japan
The Society for Art and Science
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APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY
To take part, the registrant must be a student - team of students, mature
students and anyone graduating in 2012 are accepted. The submission work
can be part of their final year project.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND EVENT SCHEDULE
- Registration Period: Tue., May 1-Sun., September 30, 2012
- Project Submission Period: Mon., October 1-Tue., October 23, 2012
- Announcement of Results: Tue., November 20, 2012
ORGANIZING
COMMITTEE(Honorifics omitted)
Prof. Yasushi Ikeda-Keio University
Mr. Hiroo Kasagi-NPO Chiikizukuri Kobo
Mr. Yoshihisa Hanamura-NPO "Civil machizukuri station"
Prof. Hiromichi Yoshikawa-Tokyo City University
Associate Prof. Kostas Terzidis-Harvard University GSD
Prof. Fumio Seki-Nihon University
Associate Prof. Tomohiro Fukuda-Osaka University
Prof. Yoshihiro Kobayashi-Arizona State University
Prof. Ed Galea, FSEG, the University of Greenwich
Mr. Tomohiko Yamanashi-Nikken Sekkei Ltd
Mr. Ryuta Ieiri-Representative of Ieiri LAB
Design Builder Software Ltd
XP Solutions Inc.
Formation Design Systems Pty Ltd
Nemetchek Allplan GmbH
FORUM8
Co.,Ltd.
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| Theme: Sustainable Design of Marine City |
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The areas shown in VR data provided from FORUM8. The examples of main areas
are as followings.
Tokyo
Region: Tokyo Big Site-Tokyo Disney Land-Makuhari Messe
Tokyo Sky Tree and tall buildings around Tokyo station can be seen in the
distance and Aqua Line can be seen in the south. |
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Kobe/Osaka
Region: Osaka Bay (Wada Misaki-Kobe airport, Kurisaki Universal Studio)
Mt. Rokko and Awaji Island should be seen in the distance. |
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Fukuoka
Region: Mt. Mouko-Kyushu University, Surrounding of the Hakata station,
Momochi,
Fukuoka Airport
Genkai island, Shiga island and Nokono island should be seen. |
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Procedure for browsing |
Installation is required for browsing.
Click the following execution file and install it. |
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To all Android version users
We never send the personal information from the application in terms of
personal information protection,
so please use this without anxiety. |
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| Submission Requirements |
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[Required Data]
1. A script of VR data (UC-win/Road Ver65.xx, Language : English only)
The data must include scripts (scripts can be played on the VR-Cloud(R)
server). Text messages, videos, sound files and other multimedia materials
can be included in the data.
2. A1 size poster (PDF, Language : English only)
A1 Horizontal format to be used. Method of visualizing the theme and concept
is open ended..
* Each submission will be judged strictly on an anonymous basis. Applicants'
names or personal information should not appear anywhere on the work and
deliverables.
[Judging]
1. Students are required to use UC-win/Road to create their model. They
must use at least 2 software/solution of FORUM8 including UC-win/Road and
design it by emphasizing BIM (Building Information Modeling) and VR (Virtual
Reality).
2.An A1 size poster needs to be
submitted as a supplement that thoroughly explains your project. Judging is
based on the originality, software application, the extent of BIM and VR usage
in the design stage, time taken, quality, logic, and utilized
techniques.
3.Excellent designs based on the theme "Sustainable Design of Marine
City" will be selected by either "1. overall design including
beauty and innovation" or "2. uniqueness, originality, and superiority
in their structural format".
4.In terms of architecture/urban/landscape design, works including pedestrian
bridge and the surrounding architectural infrastructure and city as a whole
as well as landscape that incorporates both BIM and VR will be evaluated
for their overall design such as the idea they portray and their uniqueness.
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| 3.Overseas Seminars and Exhibition |
Lunch Time Seminars in Western Countries
| Date |
Venue |
Host |
| 4/10, 11 |
Office of Mechanical Simulation, Ann Arbor – Michigan ) |
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| 4/12 |
New York |
FORUM8 & GPI |
| 5/16, 17 |
Salt Lake City |
FORUM8 & Utah DOT |
| 6/13, 14 |
Columbus |
FORUM8 & VSAT |
Exhibition
| Date |
Exhibition Name |
Location |
| July |
3D Modeling Forum |
London |
| 10/22-26 |
Columbus |
Vienna, Austria |
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