March 1998, Vol. 15, No. 3
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Sun Rises Over VR Horizon Sun Microsystems has acquired the technology and patent portfolio of VPL Research, the legendary virtual reality company founded by VR guru Jaron Lanier. Sun, which plans to apply the VPL technology to its Java 3D API, has also joined the VRML Consortium. Book Shelf Reviews of current books dealing with intelligent systems. Products A compilation of new product release information, ranging from neural networks and expert systems, to speech recognition and virtual reality. Intelligent Applications A round-up of recently released applications utilizing intelligent technologies. Calendar A list of upcoming intelligent systems-related events. News Briefs A snapshot of newsworthy events in the intelligent systems arena, including the latest round of acquisitions, such as speech vendor Fonix acquiring AcuVoice, and neural network company Adaptive Solutions acquiring Mimetics. Bell's Procurement Process Takes To The Skies Bell Helicopter's Knowledge System Group has implemented an expert system to automate the procurement of individual parts in the manufacture of helicopters. MNT's Software Agents Help Spread The News Newspaper publisher MediaNews Technologies has standardized on an intelligent agent-based solution to bring the Internet to the 100+ newspapers it supports throughout the U.S. Philips Medical Takes Its Knowledge Out In The Field Philips Medical Systems has implemented a knowledge-based solution to improve the level of performance of its field service engineers. Virtual Training Provides A Smoother Ride for BART Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has been awarded a contract to develop virtual reality-based training for BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) personnel. Air Force Research Lab Develops Digital Library The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory's Technical Library is using advanced pattern recognition to design its virtual library information system. IBM Launches Business Intelligence Initiative IBM has unveiled an integrated portfolio of industry-specific data analysis and data mining tools, which utilize such intelligent technologies as fuzzy logic, pattern matching and biometrics. Product Profiles A brief look at some cutting-edge intelligent system tools. Trend Watch — Coming Soon To Your Home: Fewer Wires, VR and E-Comm Battelle predicts the 10 most important technological breakthroughs in household products over the next decade. |
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