Andrew Duchowski
Assistant Professor

Andrew Duchowski is an assistant professor at Clemson University, South Carolina. Dr. Duchowski's research focuses on eye tracking technology applications, visual perception, computer graphics, and human-computer interaction. He is currently studying how detail-in-context visualizations, implemented using the PDT SDK, can be used to improve a users interaction with data when using an eye tracking device for input.

Defence R&D Canada is Canada's leader in defence and national security research & development. DRDC is an agency within the Department of National Defence that provides leading edge science and technology (S&T) to the Canadian Forces. Defence R&D Canada provides R&D leadership both nationally and internationally by providing the Canadian Forces with relevant and timely technologies, while at the same time offering attractive collaborative opportunities to other government departments, the private sector, academia and international allies. For more information visit: http://www.drdc-rddc.gc.ca/about/us_e.asp.

DRDC awarded IDELIX a $470,000 contribution for the research and development of PDT "Smart" Lens Technology. IDELIX will be working closely with the Intelligence Information Management Group (J2 IM) of the Canadian Department of National Defence, and the DRDC locations in Valcartier, Toronto, and Ottawa.

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories (MERL) is the North American arm of the corporate R&D organization for the Mitsubishi Electric Company. MERL conducts application-motivated basic research and advanced development in computer and communications technology. Guided by a long-term, market-driven vision, MERL seeks to contribute to the advancement of science and to meet human needs by creating fundamental new technology that expands the productive use of computers. Additional information on MERL is available at www.merl.com.

IDELIX and MERL have collaborated to integrate Pliable Display with MERL's DiamondTouch multi-touch tabletop device. These technologies combined create exciting new techniques for decision makers to work hands-on with geospatial intelligence information.

The National Research Council (NRC) is the Government of Canada's premier organization for research and development. IDELIX has received a wide-range of R&D and go-to-market support from the NRC.

www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Natural Resources Canada is a federal government department specializing in the sustainable development and use of natural resources, energy, minerals and metals, forests and earth sciences. Part of the NRC mandate is to build and maintain a national knowledge infrastructure on Canada's land and resources, so all Canadians can easily access the latest economic, environmental and scientific information. The NRC led a web-based initiative called GeoConnections to develop the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI). IDELIX was funded through the GeoInnovations program to integrate PDT-based Internet solutions into the CGDI. The CGDI is available to users worldwide.

www.geoconnections.org

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is a major intelligence and combat support agency of the Department of Defense. As the Intelligence Community's functional manager for baseline geospatial intelligence, the NGA provides critical support to the national decision-making process and the operational readiness of America's military forces.

IDELIX® Software Inc. and RSI, a wholly owned subsidiary of ITT Industries, received funding from the Special Projects Office of the NGA Enterprise Directorate to develop a prototype integration of Pliable Display Technology (PDT) into the client software applications of RSI's IAS solution.

Carl Gutwin
Associate Professor

Carl Gutwin is an associate professor in the department of computer science at the University of Saskatchewan whose focus is in the area of Human-Computer Interaction and Computer-Supported Cooperative Work. Dr. Gutwin is an authority on both detail-in-context visualization techniques and remote collaboration. He has used the PDT SDK in several projects, comparing fisheye lenses to other visualization techniques and finding the best uses for fisheye lenses.

Maria Lantin
Researcher

Maria Lantin is a visualization researcher in the Advanced Research and Technology (ART) Labs at the Banff Centre, a major hub of exploration in the arts and sciences. Dr. Lantin uses her experience in computer graphics, user interfaces, and stereo immersive environments to explore new ways of depicting and interacting with the virtual. She works in inter-disciplinary teams that bring together artistic talent with technological innovation. IDELIX detail-in-context technology has been an invaluable tool in thinking about ways of interacting with objects in 3D immersive environment.

Heidrun Schumann
Professor

Professor Heidrun Schumann of the University of Rostock, Germany, and her Research Assistant Rene Rosenbaum, have been investigating the application of JPEG 2000 to network image access and image sharing. As part of this research, they have looked at detail-in-context visualization technologies for the purpose of preserving bandwidth, and improving the user experience. They are using the PDT SDK to further their explorations in this area.