In this paper, we present efficient algorithms for creating and rendering image-based visual hulls. These algorithms are motivated by our desire to render real-time views of dynamic, real-world scenes. We first describe the visual hull, an abstract geometric entity useful for describing the volumes of objects as determined by their silhouettes. We then introduce the image-based visual hull, an ...

We suggest a generalisation of the convex-hull method, or`DEA' approach, for estimating the boundary or frontier of the support of a point cloud. Figuratively, our method involves rolling a ball around the cloud, and using the equilibrium positions of the ball to deene an estimator of the envelope of the point cloud. Constructively, we use these ideas to remove lines from a triangulation of the...

Given a set S of n points in the plane, an -strongly convex -hull of S is de0ned as a convex polygon P with the vertices taken from S such that no point of S lies farther than outside P and such that even if the vertices of P are perturbed by as much as , P remains convex. This paper presents the 0rst parallel robust method for this generalized convex hull problem (note that the convex hull of ...

A study was carried out to investigate methods and to determine the "optimum" hull form for monohull ships, based upon several weighted criteria. The main product of this study is a hull form optimization program. Propulsion power minimization is the primary focus of the program, although simplified. seakeeping and weight/cost issues can also be studied with the existing program. The program us...

Biofouling is detrimental to the hydrodynamic performance of ships. In spite of advances in hull coating technology, a ship must usually undergo underwater hull cleaning to remove biofouling during her in-service time. However, some cleaning practices may also lead to decreased lifetime of the fouling-control coating. Therefore, cleaning forces should be minimized, according to the adhesion str...

An optimal algorithm is presented for computing the smallest set of linear inequalities that define the integer hull of a possibly unbounded two-dimensional convex polygon R. Input to the algorithm is a set of linear inequalities defining R, and the integer hull computed is the convex hull of the integer points of R. It is proven that the integer hull has at most O(n logAmax) inequalities, wher...

The present study was envisaged to prepare dietary fiber rich chicken meat rolls and patties. The combination of two different sources of dietary fiber viz. black gram hull and psyllium husk has been used. They were added in three different levels viz. 5% black gram hull and 2% psyllium husk, 5% black gram hull and 4% psyllium husk and 5% black gram hull and 6% psyllium husk. The sensory charac...

there are different methods to reduce drag in high speed hulls. one of these methods is a change in the shape of the body by adding longitudinal side tunnels. in this paper it has been attempted to determine the influence of the tunnel height on hydrodynamic characteristics of the hull to achieving an optimum shape for the tunnel. to achieve this purpose, numerical simulation of the problem has...

the objective of this study was to evaluate different pistachio hullers and determine the proper harvest time of pistachio nuts for hulling. three pistachio hulling machines (helical drum, helical- blade drum, rubber drum) at three harvest times and 15 days interval were evaluated. the hulling efficiency, percentage of damaged nuts, faulty hulled nuts and unhulled nuts were measured at each tim...