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A freehand-sketch environment for architectural design supported by a multi-agent system

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Roland Juchmes,

Pierre Leclercq,

Sleiman AzarAuthors Info & Claims

Computers and Graphics, Volume 29, Issue 6

Pages 905 - 915

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cag.2005.09.008

Published: 01 December 2005 Publication History

Abstract

This paper presents an on-line system for capturing and interpreting architectural sketches. The prototype is based on a multi-agent system, which enables real-time management of recognition scenarios. We describe the different types of agents, their characteristics, the basic mechanisms involved in interpreting freehand architectural drawings and the collaboration modes between agents. Finally, we illustrate the general operations of the system by a short example.

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Computers and Graphics Volume 29, Issue 6

December, 2005

189 pages

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