CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
International Symposium on Wearable Computers
www.iswc.ethz.ch
October 8-9, 2001
ETH Zurich
Initial Submissions Due by May 8, 2001
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, fashion designers, textile manufacturers,
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 at ETH (Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology)
Zurich, Switzerland.
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
* Fashion Design, Smart Clothes, Electronic Textiles
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 8, 2001, submit the abstract and contact information of the
paper
electronically and submit the paper electronically as a PDF file, via
the
ISWC website. If you wish to send VHS videotape to help the reviewers,
send 6 copies of a brief (maximum five minutes) VHS videotape to Tom
Martin at the address below. The video must be must arrive by May 8,
2001.
* Tom Martin (tlmartin@ece.uah.edu)
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering Building, Rm. 272
Huntsville, AL 35899
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 8, 2001, submit the abstract and contact information of the
poster electronically via the ISWC website, and submit the poster
summary
electronically as a PDF file, via the ISWC website.
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 8, 2001, submit the abstract and contact information of the
panel
electronically via the ISWC website, and submit the panel summary
electronically as a PDF file, via the ISWC website.
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 8, 2001, submit the talk summary and contact information
electronically (by email), or by sending 1 copy to Bernt Schiele at the
address below.
Bernt Schiele (schiele@inf.ethz.ch)
ETH Zurich
IFW B 26.1
CH-8092 Zuerich
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 8, 2001, submit the abstract, outline, qualification statement,
and contact information of the workshop electronically (by email) or by
sending 1 copy to Bernt Schiele at the address below.
Bernt Schiele (schiele@inf.ethz.ch)
ETH Zurich
IFW B 26.1
CH-8092 Zuerich
EXHIBITIONS
We invite you to exhibit your products, fashion designs, 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. For further information, please see
http://www.iswc.ethz.ch/exhibition
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 8, 2001, submit the summary and contact information for the
exhibition electronically (by email) or by sending 1 copy of the summary
to Marc von Waldkirch at the address below.
Exhibit Chairman Marc von Waldkirch
E-mail waldkirch@ife.ee.ethz.ch
Phone +41-1-632 33 91
Fax +41-1-632 12 10
Office ETZ H64
Address ETH Zurich
Electronics Lab
Gloriastrasse 35
CH-8092 Zurich
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 8, 2001, submit the summary and contact information for the
demonstration electronically (by email) or by sending 1 copy of the
summary to Marc Von Waldkirch at the address below.
Exhibit Chairman Marc von Waldkirch
E-mail waldkirch@ife.ee.ethz.ch
Phone +41-1-632 33 91
Fax +41-1-632 12 10
Office ETZ H64
Address ETH Zurich
Electronics Lab
Gloriastrasse 35
CH-8092 Zurich
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 8, 2001
ISWC COMMITTEE CHAIRS
General chair: Prof. G. Tröster (ETH Zurich)
Program co-chairs: Victor Bahl (Microsoft) and Tom Martin (UAH)
Local arrangements chair: Thomas von Bueren (ETH Zurich)
Publicity chair: Bruce Thomas (University of South Australia)
Exhibits chair: Marc von Waldkirch (ETH Zurich)
Publications chair: Dick Waters (MERL)
Finance chair: Ruth Zaehringer (ETH Zurich)
For additional information, please contact:
http://www.iswc.ethz.ch/
Prof. G. Tröster (troester@ife.ee.ethz.ch)
+41-1-632 39 64 (voice) +41-1-632 12 10 (fax)
Tom Martin (tlmartin@ece.uah.edu)
+1 256 824 3583 (voice) +1 256 824 6803 (fax)
Victor Bahl (bahl@microsoft.com)
+1 425 936 1021 (voice) +1 425 936 7321 (fax)
Marc von Waldkirch (waldkirch@ife.ee.ethz.ch)
+41-1-632 33 91 (voice) +41-1-632 12 10 (fax)
Francine Gemperle (fg24+@andrew.cmu.edu)
+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 must be submitted
electronically through the ISWC website by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
on
May 8th, 2001. Your paper should 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 CORPORATE/PERSONAL CASE STUDIES & TUTORIALS/WORKSHOPS TO:
Bernt Schiele (schiele@inf.ethz.ch)
ETH Zurich
IFW B 26.1
CH-8092 Zuerich
SEND DEMONSTRATIONS & EXHIBITS SUBMISSIONS TO:
Exhibit Chairman Marc von Waldkirch
E-mail waldkirch@ife.ee.ethz.ch
Phone +41-1-632 33 91
Fax +41-1-632 12 10
Office ETZ H64
Address ETH Zurich
Electronics Lab
Gloriastrasse 35
CH-8092 Zurich
For more info: http://www.iswc.ethz.ch