Giannini, A, Miccinesi, G, Montani, C, Leoncino, S
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USING MULTIPLE SCANNING TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE 3D ACQUISITION OF TORCELLO’S BASILICA (2008)
M. Balzani, M. Callieri, G. Caputo, P. Cignoni, M. Dellepiane, C. Montani, ...
integration, interactive visualization
Abstract Discretized Marching Cubes (2008)
C. Montani, R. Scateni, R. Scopigno
Since the introduction of standard techniques for isosurface extraction from volumetric datasets, one of the hardest problems has been to reduce the number of triangles (or polygons) generated. This...
P. Cignoni, C. Montani, C. Rocchini, R. Scopigno, M. Tarini
Preserving attribute values
Enhancing processing and visualization efficiency of 3D Scanned Meshes (Invited Paper) (2008)
M. Callieri, P. Cignoni, A. Fasano, C. Montani, P. Pingi, F. Ponchio, ...
Abstract — The construction of detailed and accurate 3D models is made easier by the increasing diffusion of 3D scanning devices. These allow to build accurate digital models of real 3D objects in...
G. Turini, F. Ganovelli, C. Montani
Bone drilling is a fundamental task in several surgical procedures, including mastoidectomy, cochlear implantation, orbital surgery. It consists in eroding the part of the bone in contact with the...
VCLab’s Tools for 3D range data processing (2008)
D. Arnold, A. Chalmers, F. Niccolucci (editors, M. Callieri, P. Cignoni, F. Ganovelli, ...
Post-processing of 3D scanned data is still the bottleneck for a wider diffusion of this technology. In this paper we describe our second generation tools for processing 3D scanned data. In...
Abstract Computer Assisted Generation of Bas- and High-Reliefs (2008)
P. Cignoni, C. Montani, R. Scopigno
The paper proposes a computer-oriented interpretation of the laws ruling the elevation of gures in bas- or high-relief sculptures, and presents some simple algorithms and a prototypal, public-domain...
M. Callieri, P. Cignoni, F. Ganovelli, P. Pingi, F. Ponchio, C. Montani, ...
of drawings
Minimizing user intervention in registering 2D images to 3D models (2008)
T. Franken, M. Dellepiane, F. Ganovelli, P. Cignoni, C. Montani, R. Scopigno
data integration, registration, interactive visualization This paper proposes a novel technique to speed up the registration of 2D images to 3D models. This problem often arises in the process of...
A SUITE OF TOOLS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF 3D SCANNED DATA (2007)
C. Rocchini, P. Cignoni, C. Montani, P. Pingi, R. Scopigno
In this paper we describe a 3D scanning software suite which gives support to most of the processing phases of a complex 3D scanning project. In particular, our tools support: range maps alignment,...
Penza, M, Montani, C, Romani, A, Vignolini, P, Ciana, P, Maggi, A, ...
Isoflavones are important dietary compounds that are consumed with the daily diet and elicit important biological actions. Here we report on the ability of genistein to partially accumulate in body...
Visual Comput (2005) DOI 10.1007/s00371-005-0309-z ORIGINAL ARTICLE (2005)
Thomas Franken, Matteo Dellepiane, Fabio Ganovelli, Paolo Cignoni, Claudio Montani, Roberto Scopigno, ...
The digitization of real objects, usually referred to as 3D scanning, has become a hot topic in computer graphics. This is due both to the many intrinsic difficulties and technical/theoretical...
Visualization and 3D data processing in David’s restoration (2004)
M. Callieri, P. Cignoni, F. Ganovelli, G. Impoco, C. Montani, P. Pingi, ...
Acquiring, stitching and blending diffuse appearance attributes on 3D models (2002)
C. Rocchini, P. Cignoni, C. Montani, R. Scopigno, Istituto Scienza
A new system for the construction of highly realistic models of real free-form 3D objects is proposed, based on the integration of several techniques (automatic 3D scanning, inverse illumination,...
Marching Intersections: An Efficient Approach to Shape-from-Silhouette (2002)
M. Tarini, M. Callieri, C. Montani, C. Rocchini, K. Olsson, T. Persson
A new shape-from-silhouette algorithm for the creation of 3D digital models is presented. The algorithm is based on the use of the Marching Intersection (MI) data structure, a volumetric scheme which...
3D scanning the Minerva of Arezzo (2001)
C. Rocchini, P. Cignoni, C. Montani, P. Pingi, R. Scopigno, R. Fontana, ...
This paper presents the initial results of the “Minerva Project ” obtained by means of two different 3D scanning techniques. The Minerva of Arezzo is a bronze statue (Archaeological Museum in...
Marching intersections: an efficient resampling algorithm for surface management (2001)
C. Rocchini, P. Cignoni, F. Ganovelli, C. Montani, P. Pingi, R. Scopigno
The paper presents a simple and efficient algorithm for the removal of small topological inconsistencies and high frequency details from surface models. The method, called Marching Intersections...
Reconstruction of Topologically Correct and Adaptive Trilinear Isosurfaces (2000)
P. Cignoni, F. Ganovelli, C. Montani, R. Scopigno
The paper goal is to fit trilinear iso-surfaces out of volume data, by adopting an adaptive mesh refinement approach and therefore supporting a higher accuracy with respect to standard MC solutions....
Enabling Cuts on Multiresolution Representation (2000)
F. Ganovelli, P. Cignoni, C Montani, Roberto Scopigno
Multiresolution representations are widely used in many visualization contexts and applications. The adoption of a multiresolution approach provides an optimal management of a data representation,...
Multiple Textures Stitching and Blending on 3D Objects (1999)
C. Rocchini, P. Cignoni, C. Montani, R. Scopigno
. In this paper we propose a new approach for mapping and blending textures on 3D geometries. The system starts from a 3D mesh which represents a real object and improves this model with pictorial...
A General Method for Preserving Attribute Values on Simplified Meshes (1998)
P. Cignoni, C. Montani, C. Rocchini, R. Scopigno
Many sophisticated solutions have been proposed to reduce the geometric complexity of 3D meshes. A less studied problem is how to preserve on a simplified mesh the detail (e.g. color, high frequency...
A Comparison of mesh simplification algorithms (1998)
P. Cignoni, C. Montani, R. Scopigno
In many applications the need for an accurate simplification of surface meshes is becoming more and more urgent. This need is not only due to rendering speed reasons, but also to allow fast...
A Comparison of Mesh Simplification Algorithms (1997)
P. Cignoni, C. Montani, R. Scopigno
In many applications the need for an accurate simplification of surface meshes is becoming more and more urgent. This need is not only due to rendering speed reasons, but also to allow fast...
Multiresolution Decimation based on Global Error (1997)
A. Ciampalini, P. Cignoni, C. Montani, R. Scopigno
Due to the surface meshes produced at increasing complexity in many applications, interest in efficient simplification algorithms and multiresolution representation is very high. An enhanced...
Multiresolution decimation based on global error (1997)
A. Ciampalini, P. Cignoni, C. Montani, R. Scopigno
Due to the surface meshes produced at increasing complexity in many applications, interest in efficient simplification algorithms and multiresolution representation is very high. An enhanced...
Optimal Isosurface Extraction from Irregular Volume Data (1996)
P. Cignoni, C. Montani, E. Puppo, R. Scopigno
A method is proposed which supports the extraction of isosurfaces from irregular volume data, represented by tetrahedral decomposition, in optimal time. The method is based on a data structure called...
On the Optimization of Projective Volume Rendering (1995)
P. Cignoni, C. Montani, D. Sarti, R. Scopigno
How to render very complex datasets, and yet maintain interactive response times, is a hot topic in volume rendering. In this paper we focus on projective visualization of datasets represented via...
MagicSphere: an insight tool for 3D data visualization (1994)
P. Cignoni, C. Montani, R. Scopigno
How to render very complex datasets, and yet maintain interactive response times, is a hot topic in computer graphics. The MagicSphere idea originated as a solution to this problem, but its potential...
Discretized Marching Cubes (1994)
C. Montani, R. Scateni, R. Scopigno
Since the introduction of standard techniques for isosurface extraction from volumetric datasets, one of the hardest problems has been to reduce the number of triangles (or polygons) generated. This...
Parallelizing Visibility Computations on Triangulated Terrains (1994)
L. De Floriani, C. Montani, R. Scopigno
In this paper we address the problem of computing visibility information on digital terrain models in parallel. We propose a parallel algorithm for computing the visible region of an observation...
A solution is proposed to the problem of interactive visualization and rendering of volume data. Designed for parallel distributed memory MIMD architectures, the volume rendering system is based on...
Evaluation of Parallelization Strategies for an Incremental Delaunay Triangulator in E³ (1993)
P. Cignoni, D. Laforenza, C. Montani, R. Perego, R. Scopigno
This paper deals with the parallelization of Delaunay triangulation, a widely used space partitioning technique. Two parallel implementations of a three{dimensional incremental construction algorithm...
Evaluation of Parallelization Strategies for an Incremental Delaunay Triangulator in E³ (1993)
P. Cignoni, D. Laforenza, C. Montani, R. Perego, R. Scopigno
This paper deals with the parallelization of Delaunay triangulation, a widely used space partitioning technique. Two parallel implementations of a three--dimensional incremental construction...
Parallel volume visualization on a hypercube architecture (1992)
C. Montani, R. Perego, R. Scopigno
A parallel solution to the visualisation of high resolution vol-ume data is presented. Based on the ray tracing (RT) visu-alization technique, the system works on a distributed memory MIMD...
Recently, methods have been defined and investigated for the encoding of quadtrees. Although these methods save storage space, they are normally less efficient. In this short note an artifice is...
Alternatives to animal experimentation for hormonal compounds research
Penza, M., Jeremic, M., Montani, C., Unkila, M., Caimi, L., Mazzoleni, G., ...
Alternatives to animal testing and the identification of reliable methods that may decrease the need for animals are currently the subject of intense investigation worldwide. Alternative testing...