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    • Point clouds are crucial for 3D data representation but suffer from visualization issues like complexity and ambiguity due to sparsity and irregular distribution.
    • Non-photorealistic rendering (NPR) offers a solution by enhancing visual communication and directing attention to key features in 3D scenes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a comprehensive survey of non-photorealistic rendering approaches specifically designed for point cloud visualization.
    • To establish a structured assessment framework for comparing and selecting NPR methods for point clouds.
    • To identify research gaps and trends in NPR for point clouds, considering recent advancements like large datasets and web rendering.

    Main Methods:

    • A systematic review of existing non-photorealistic rendering techniques for point clouds.
    • Development of a seven-dimensional categorization framework based on goals, data, techniques, and operation modes.
    • Assessment of current approaches using the proposed framework to identify trends and gaps.

    Main Results:

    • The survey reveals a lack of standardized assessment methods for point cloud NPR techniques, complicating comparisons.
    • The proposed categorization framework provides a structured approach to analyze and understand the diverse landscape of NPR methods for point clouds.
    • Identified research gaps include the need to address massive data sizes and web-based rendering in NPR for point clouds.

    Conclusions:

    • A structured approach is needed to effectively compare and select non-photorealistic rendering methods for point cloud visualization.
    • Future research should focus on developing NPR techniques that accommodate large-scale point cloud data and emerging rendering platforms.
    • This survey provides a foundation for advancing the field of non-photorealistic rendering for effective point cloud data representation.