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CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
International Symposium on Wearable Computers 2000
http://iswc.gatech.edu/
October 16-18, 2000
Sheraton Colony Square, Atlanta, GA, USA

Initial Submissions Due by May 16, 2000

INVITATION
The International Symposium on Wearable Computers (ISWC) is sponsored by the
IEEE Computer Society. The purpose of ISWC is to bring together researchers,
product vendors, users, and all interested parties to share information and
advances in wearable computing. We invite you to attend ISWC and submit
proposals for formal papers, posters, case studies, tutorials, workshops,
exhibitions, and demonstrations.

LOCATION
The conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, at the Sheraton Colony
Square Hotel.

 
CONFERENCE TOPICS
The topics for ISWC may include:
* Applications, including augmented reality, computer-supported
collaborative work, computer-supported cooperative living, ubiquitous
computing, personal imaging, consumer applications, industrial applications,
medical applications, military applications, and software agents.
* Hardware, including head-mounted display technologies, batteries, power
management, heat dissipation techniques, industrial design techniques, and
manufacturing & packaging issues.
* Human Interface, including hands-free user speech recognition,
mobility-challenged users, sensory augmentation, human-centered robotics,
user modeling, user evaluations, and health issues.
* Networks, including wireless networks, on-body networks, the World Wide
Web, and networked vs. standalone computers.
* Operating Systems
* Social Implications
* Privacy Issues
* Software Architectures
* Ergonomics of Wearable Hardware
* Training with Wearables
* Future of Wearable Computing

PAPERS
We invite researchers to submit papers on the topics listed above or other
topics related to wearable computing. The authors of papers that are
selected for the conference will provide presentations during the
conference. To submit a paper, please do the following:

* Write a paper that discusses the research, innovation, or advance made by
the author.

* Emphasize the unique contribution of the work and how it will benefit
others.  The paper should not exceed eight two-column conference pages in
length (approximately 4000 words).  Include the author names, affiliations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and electronic mail addresses.  Also identify
the contact person for the paper.  When you write your paper use the IEEE
format that is described at http://www.computer.org/cspress/instruct.htm

* By May 16, 2000, submit the abstract and contact information of the paper
electronically (via the ISWC website), and submit the paper either
electronically (as a PDF file, via the ISWC website) or by sending six
copies of the paper to Blair MacIntyre at the address below. If you wish to
send VHS videotape to help the reviewers, include 6 copies of a brief
(maximum five minutes) VHS videotape with your submission (if you submit
electronically, the video must be submitted separately and must still arrive
by May 16, 2000).

* Blair MacIntyre ([log in to unmask])
College of Computing
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA, 30332-0280

POSTERS
We invite researchers, especially students, to submit summaries for posters
that describe current work related to wearable computing.  The number of
posters that are accepted for the conference will be limited by available
space.  To apply to present a poster, please do the following:

* Write a summary of the research project that you plan to describe in your
poster.  Please describe the problem, your approach, and the significance of
your results.  The summary should not exceed two two-column conference pages
(approximately 1,000 words) in length.  Be sure to include the poster author
names, affiliations, addresses, telephone numbers, and electronic mail
addresses.  Also, identify the contact person for the poster.

* By May 16, 2000, submit the abstract and contact information of the poster
electronically (via the ISWC website), and submit the poster summary either
electronically (as a PDF file, via the ISWC website) or by sending six
copies of the poster summary to Blair MacIntyre at the address below.

* Blair MacIntyre ([log in to unmask])
College of Computing
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA, 30332-0280


PANELS
We invite you to openly debate a wearable related issue with a group of
experts. A panel offers an opportunity for 3-5 people (including the chair)
to present their views or results on a common theme, issue, or question.
Panels should cover timely topics related to the conference areas of
interest. Panel selection will be based on the importance, originality,
focus and timeliness of the topic; expertise of proposed panelists; as well
as the potential for informative (and even controversial) discussion. A
panel summary and position statements will be included in the proceedings.
Panels must allot at least 50% of the time for interaction and discussion
with the audience.  To submit a panel proposal, do the following:

* Write a summary that describes what you plan to discuss. You should also
include a description of the panel topic, including why this topic is
important to the ISWC Conference attendees; 1-3 pages, and a brief position
statement and qualifications of each panelist; 1 - 3 pages. Be sure to
include the contact names, affiliations, addresses, telephone numbers,
electronic mail addresses, and associated URL (if any).

* By May 16, 2000, submit the abstract and contact information of the panel
electronically (via the ISWC website), and submit the panel summary either
electronically (as a PDF file, via the ISWC website) or by sending six
copies of the panel summary to Blair MacIntyre at the address below.

* Blair MacIntyre ([log in to unmask])
College of Computing
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA, 30332-0280

CORPORATE/PERSONAL CASE STUDIES
We invite you to present your recent wearable developments and applications,
inform the audience of your future directions, discuss wearable related
business issues, or showcase your noteworthy wearable products and services.
Corporate/Personal Case Studies are not included in the Proceedings and
require no formal printed materials.

* Write a one-paragraph-long summary that describes what you plan to
discuss.  Be sure to include the contact names, affiliations, addresses,
telephone numbers, electronic mail addresses, and associated URL for the
company (if any).

* By May 16, 2000, submit the talk summary and contact information
electronically (by email), or by sending 1 copy to Chris Thompson at the
address below.

* Chris Thompson ([log in to unmask])
Georgia Tech
GTRI-EOEML
575 14th St.
Atlanta, GA 30318

TUTORIALS/WORKSHOPS (3 hours)
We invite you to share your wearable related knowledge with other conference
attendees. Tutorials and Workshops are intended to enhance the skills and
broaden the perspective of their attendees. They should be designed to
introduce a rigorous framework for learning a new area or to provide
advanced technical training in an area. Workshops differ from tutorials in
as much as they may include a wider range of activities such as working
position groups, hands-on experiences with hardware/software provided, or
standards efforts.  Possible examples include conducting usability studies,
introduction to augmented reality, designing speech-based interfaces, or
wireless networking technology. To apply to give a tutorial or workshop, do
the following:

* Write a summary that describes what you plan to teach/workshop. Include a
clear description of the objectives, the intended audience (experience level
and prerequisites), a 200-word abstract, a 1-page topical outline of the
content, and a summary of the instructor's qualifications. Be sure to
include the contact names, affiliations, addresses, telephone numbers,
electronic mail addresses, and associated URL for the company (if any).

* By May 16, 2000, submit the abstract, outline, qualification statement,
and contact information of the workshop electronically (by email) or by
sending 1 copy to Chris Thompson at the address below.

* Chris Thompson ([log in to unmask])
Georgia Tech
GTRI-EOEML
575 14th St.
Atlanta, GA 30318

EXHIBITIONS
We invite you to exhibit your products, services, or research projects
during the conference.  Exhibitions will be available continuously in a room
(or rooms) near the meeting room.  Exhibitors will show their products and
distribute promotional literature to interested conference attendees.
Exhibitors must register for the conference and may be required pay a fee
for their booths (To be determined).

The number of exhibitors that are accepted for the conference will be
limited by available space. To apply to be an exhibitor, please do the
following:

* Write a summary of the product, service, or research project that you hope
to exhibit. Describe why it will interest the conference attendees. The
summary should not exceed 500 words (one page) in length. Be sure to include
in the summary the exhibitor names, affiliations, addresses, telephone
numbers, electronic mail addresses, and URL. Also, identify the contact
person for the exhibition.

* By May 16, 2000, submit the summary and contact information for the
exhibition electronically (by email) or by sending 1 copy of the summary to
Francine Gemperle at the address below.

* Francine Gemperle ([log in to unmask])
ICES
Carnegie Mellon University
Hamburg Hall 2203
5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

DEMONSTRATIONS
Unlike the more formal exhibitions, demonstrations will be on a space- and
time-available basis at the symposium.  This is an opportunity to show
prototype hardware and works in progress to colleagues for comment in a
relaxed atmosphere.  Paper presenters are highly encouraged to demonstrate
their work after their respective sessions.  Accommodations (power, space,
etc.) will be limited, so participants should plan to be mobile and
self-supported.  To apply to perform an informal demonstration, please do
the following:

* Write a one-paragraph-long summary that describes what you plan to
demonstrate.  Be sure to include the demonstration contact names,
affiliations, addresses, telephone numbers, electronic mail addresses, and
URL for the demonstration (if any).

* By May 16, 2000, submit the summary and contact information for the
demonstration electronically (by email) or by sending 1 copy of the summary
to Francine Gemperle at the address below.

* Francine Gemperle ([log in to unmask])
ICES
Carnegie Mellon University
Hamburg Hall 2203
5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

GADGET SHOW
The Gadget Show has been quite popular in previous years, so we are going to
do it again.  Come to the conference with your best toys for an informal
show-and-tell.  The exact date and time for this event will be announced
later.

IMPORTANT DATES
All submissions due: May 16, 2000

ISWC COMMITTEE CHAIRS
General co-chairs:  Thad Starner and Chris Thompson (Georgia Tech)
Program co-chairs:  Bob Iannucci (Compaq) and Blair MacIntyre (Georgia Tech)
Local arrangements chair:  David Ross (Atlanta VA Medical Center)
Publicity chair:  Bruce Thomas (University of South Australia)
Exhibits chair:  Francine Gemperle (CMU)
Publications chair:  Mark Billinghurst (University of Washington)
Finance chair:  Eric Travena (Georgia Tech)

For additional information, please contact:
http://iswc.gatech.edu/

Thad Starner
+1 404 894 7865 (c/o Susan Jackson)
+1 404 894 2970 (direct fax)
Chris Thompson ([log in to unmask])
  +1 404 894 6143 (voice) +1 404 894 8051 (fax)
Blair MacIntyre ([log in to unmask])
  +1 404 894 5224 (voice) +1 404 894 0673 (fax)
Bob Iannucci ([log in to unmask])
  +1 650 617 3333 (voice) +1 650 617 3366 (fax)
Francine Gemperle ([log in to unmask])
  +1 412 268 7221 (voice) +1 412 268 5229 (fax)

SUBMISSION DETAILS
For all paper, poster, and panel submissions, the authors MUST submit the
title, abstract and contact information electronically via the ISWC website.
The paper, poster, or panel itself can either be submitted either
electronically through the ISWC website, or by sending in 6 paper copies to
the appropriate address listed below.  In either case, the submission must
be complete by 5pm on May 16th, 2000 (Eastern Standard Time for the
electronic submission).

If you wish to submit electronically, your paper may be submitted as an
Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) file (no other file format will be
accepted, with no exceptions.)  The exact details of how to submit will be
available on the ISWC website. The PDF file must be viewable and printable
on Windows, Macintosh, and Unix.

SEND PAPER, PANEL, & POSTER SUBMISSIONS TO:
Blair MacIntyre
College of Computing
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA, 30332-0280

SEND CORPORATE/PERSONAL CASE STUDIES & TUTORIALS/WORKSHOPS TO:
Chris Thompson
Georgia Tech
GTRI-EOEML
575 14th St.
Atlanta, GA 30318

SEND DEMONSTRATIONS & EXHIBITS SUBMISSIONS TO:
Francine Gemperle
ICES
Carnegie Mellon University
Hamburg Hall 2203
5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

For more info: http://iswc.gatech.edu/

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