This paper introduces an object-passing model for parallel and distributed application development. Object passing provides the object-oriented application developer with powerful...
If sufficient attention is not paid to the information models on which Learning Platforms are based the ability to deliver rich functionality is hindered. This paper describes the...
In this paper, we present a new framework for the use of Virtual Reality (VR) in engineering design for configuration applications. Traditional VR systems support the visual explo...
Today’s global markets demand global processes. Increasingly, these processes are not only distributed, but also contain mobile aspects. We discuss two challenges brought about b...
: The monolithic and inflexible nature of current middleware has made it difficult to deal with emerging technologies such as multimedia. Since these applications have timeliness c...