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In this paper we present an object representation based on the semantics and functionality of interactive digital items - virtual objects - within a virtual environment (VE). We consider every object participating in a VE application not only as a 3D shape ...

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Diagnosing Performance Overheads in the Xen Virtual Machine Environment

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Towards real time virtual human life simulations

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