A JXTA-based architecture for 3D distributed visualization: D3D

Entertainment, e-learning, scientific visualization, CAD, are only some disciplines where the capability of visualizing 3D complex objects is important. On the other hand, several new technologies allow users to share files (but more in general resources) using peer-to-peer (P2P) paradigms. In this paper we define a peer-to-peer software framework which supports the design of three-dimensional multi-user environments. In particular a P2P technology is used to design and implement a distributed visualization system where many users can concurrently inspect and analyze a virtual scene. The Sun Microsystem JXTA framework is used to develop the distributed network infrastructure while the graphics interface is implemented by the Java 3D libraries.