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Visual Information Technology

Visual Information Technology

Visual communications are pervasive in information technology and are a key enabler of most new emerging media. In this context, the NRC Institute for Information Technology (NRC-IIT) Visual Information Technology (VIT) Group performs research, development and technology transfer activities to enable access to 3D information of the real world.

Current Projects
Virtualizing Reality and Visualization
:: Demotride
:: VLSI CMOS Sensors
Collaborative Virtual Environments (CVE)
:: Advanced User Interfaces Design & Evaluation
:: DIMENSION
:: Application Framework for Tele-Collaboration
3D Data Mining and Management
:: Alexandria
:: Cleopatra
:: Digital Human Modeling
:: Virtual Boutique
Past Projects
:: Automation of Image-Based Modeling
:: Digitizing and Tracking in a Dynamic Environment
:: Nefertiti
:: Texture Mapping from 3D Models
:: 3D Examination of the Mona Lisa
:: 3D from Paintings and Old Photos
:: The Virtual Theater

VIT group staff conducts research in three main areas.

These research activities are being applied in many fields including the field of cultural heritage throughout the world.

Additional Information

Research Contact

François Blais
Group Leader
Visual Information Technology

NRC Institute for Information Technology
1200 Montreal Road
Building M-50, Room 341
Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6
Telephone: +1 (613) 993-3285
Fax: +1 (613) 952-0215
E-mail: Francois.Blais@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Business Contact

Shawn Peters
Business Development Officer
Business Development Office, NCR

NRC Institute for Information Technology
1200 Montreal Road
Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6
Telephone: +1 (613) 991-1146
Fax: +1 (613) 952-7998
E-mail: Shawn Peters