Intel opens Visual Computing Institute

According to Intel, visual computing a la Chipzilla will entail "analysis, enhancement and display of visual information to create life-like, real-time experiences and more natural ways for people to interact with computers and other devices." The chip behemoth also reckons the research will come in handy for a smorgasbord of other services including financial, scientific, data modeling, medical imaging and, last but not least, gaming.