DIVERSE: A Framework for Building Extensible and Reconfigurable Device Independent Virtual Environments

We present DIVERSE, a highly modular collection of complimentary software packages designed to facilitate the creation of device independent virtual environments. DIVERSE is free/open source software, containing both end-user programs and C++ APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). DgiPf is the DIVERSE graphics interface to OpenGL Performer™. A program using DgiPf can run on platforms ranging from fully immersive systems such as CAVEs™ to generic desktop workstations without modification. We will describe DgiPf’s design and present a specific example of how it is being used to aid researchers.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2002
• Where: VR
• Authors: John T. Kelso, Lance E. Arsenault, Steven G. Satterfield, Ronald D. Kriz
• Keywords: Complimentary Software Packages, Free/open Source Software, Independent Virtual Environments, Virtual Reality, VR 2002