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A meta-authoring tool for specifying behaviour in virtual reality environments
(2004)
In this dissertation, we explore methods for empowering non-programmers with the ability to develop their own virtual environment applications. We explored some of the existing systems to determine what methodologies have ...
Managing economic value and uncertainty on software projects : an empirical study with the CASSE framework
(2009)
Lack of adaptive-predictor models in software development renders the decision-making process complex, principally when evaluating investment options. Prior work has presented various approaches which are still non-integrated, ...
Usable authentication for mobile banking
(2009)
This dissertation describes the design of two mobile authentication techniques: combinational graphical passwords and gesture passwords. These systems were implemented as prototypes. The prototypes along with a PIN ...
Quality control tools for interactive rendering of 3D triangle meshes
(2002)
In this dissertation we explore methods of quality control of untextured polygonal models. The tools presented build, evaluate and improve on the field of multiresolution analysis through decimation. We evaluate the quality ...
Supporting mobile developers through a Java IDE
(2008)
There exist several challenges in supporting mobile applications. For example, creating a separate target application for each device type, leaving developers with a huge maintenance chore. Most desktop applications run ...
Softbridge : a socially aware framework for communication bridges over digital divides
(2009)
Computer scientists must align social and technical factors for communication technologies in developing regions yet lack a framework to do so. The novel Softbridge framework comprises several components to address this ...
Using access information in the dynamic visualisation of web sites
(2004)
Log file analysis provides a cost-effective means to detennine web site usage. However, current methods of displaying log analysis results tend to be limited in that they either contain no reference to a web site's structure, ...
Anomaly detection and prediction of human actions in a video surveillance environment
(2007)
World wide focus has over the years been shifting towards security issues, not in least due to recent world wide terrorist activities. Several researchers have proposed state of the art surveillance systems to help with ...
Providing informational support to HIV + women in a virtual environment : a case study comparing the effects of virtual reality and paper media for content delivery
(2008)
This dissertation presents a comparison of the effects of two media, VR and paper (i.e. pamphlets) in communicating supportive information to an HIV+ sample group. We created a VE to provide social and informational support ...
Using formalised floor-plans in the design and creation of virtual environments
(2005)
Virtual Reality (VR) is an new and exciting medium waiting to be fully explored and capitalised by media experts. The advantages of the 3D graphics andinteractive nature of VR allows unique communication opportunities from ...