DocumentCode :
779317
Title :
An animated day at the races
Author :
Koprowski, G.J.
Volume :
23
Issue :
5
fYear :
2003
Firstpage :
19
Lastpage :
23
Abstract :
I-Race is the world´s first computer-generated TV channel. It features simulated horse racing 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Viewers can actively participate in the animated races, not just place bets on prospective winning horses. They can buy, name, and train the animated racehorses, competing against other enthusiasts, as well as compete for prize money. They can take part in all these activities, just like real racehorse owners. I-Race has six racetracks, animated versions of real tracks with turf and dirt surfaces ranging from five to 12 furlongs. Track locations span the globe, from the Green Acres Racecourse in southern England to Mountain View Park in California and the Oasis Turf Club in the United Arab Emirates.
Keywords :
computer animation; entertainment; I-Race; Interactive Digital Television; TV channel; Telewest; VIS Entertainment; simulated horse racing; Animation; Application software; Broadcasting; Computational geometry; Educational institutions; Motion pictures; Multimedia communication; Programming profession; Streaming media; Toy industry;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0272-1716
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/MCG.2003.1231173
Filename :
1231173
Link To Document :
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