Virtual
reality technologies and their applications provide a new medium for
the advancement of human expression, interpretation and preservation
of the human spirit and essence of humanity. The
International Society on Virtual Systems and MultiMedia, seeks to address
these concerns and issues and provides a foundation for integrating
together the human, technological and strategic aspects of VR under
the umbrella of international exchange, cooperation and development.
Virtual
and Multimedia information processing technology is currently attracting
the attention of many people because its considerable progress is expected
to change human society extensively in the near future. We cannot be
ignorant of the progress of this technology; instead we have to investigate
its future possibilities and as well as the effects it brings to society.
To
discuss these issues from an artistic, technical and commercial perspective
is the objective of the VSMM Society. This society covers a very wide
range of topics of interest, including not only pure technological issues
but also mathematical, medical, agricultural, educational, psychological,
artistic, social, and other issues related to virtual systems and multimedia
information processing.
Activities
of VSMM
(1) Conferences and symposiums
(2) publishing proceedings, VR related theme books
(3) sponsoring vr related projects for education and entertainment
(4) assisting members with international networking opportunities
(5) cooperation with other societies and conferences,
(6) demonstration of VR machines and software,
(7) commendation for members with nominating achievements.
History
and Future of VSMM Society
2002
September: VSMM2002, Korea
2001
October: VSMM2001, University of California
Berkeley, USA
2000
October: VSMM2000, Gifu Japan
November: Offical Launch of Virtual Heritage Network
November: Launch of the Virtual Heritage Network Digital Library
1999
January: Foundation of VSMM Chapter
in Dundee, Scotland
January: Foundation of VSMM Chapter in West Virginia (Proposed)
January: Foundation of VSMM Chapter in Canada (Proposed)
January: Foundation of VSMM Chapter in China (Proposed)
September: 5th International Society on VSMM, Dundee, Scotland
1998
March: Cooperation on projects with UNECSO's World Heritage
Centre, Paris FR
November: 4nd International Conference on VSMM,
Gifu Japan
November: Foundation of the VIVOH Virtual World Heritage Network
November: Election of Carl Loeffler to Vice President position
November: Installment of new directors
1997
September: 3rd International Conference
on VSMM, Geneva Switzerland
September: Installation of full time ex-officio and 2 staff
1996
September: 2nd International Conference
on VSMM, Gifu Japan
1995
19 September, VSMM Society was founded,
Gifu Japan
September: 1st International Conference on Virtual Systems and MultiMedia
