CALL FOR PAPERS
PAPER SUBMISSIONS: August 15, 1999
1999 International Symposium on Multimedia Information Processing (ISMIP'99)
National Taiwan University of Science & Technology
Taipei, TAIWAN, Republic of China, December 14-16, 1999
SPONSOR
Institute for Information Industry
National Science Council
Ministry of Education
Academia Sinica
NSC Engineering & Technology Promotion Center
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)
Chung-Hwa Telecommunication Lab.
NSC Northern Telecommunication Research Center
National Taiwan University of Science & Technology
LOCATION
ISMIP '99 will be held at National Taiwan University of Science & Technology, Taipei,
one of famous metropolises in Asia. Taipei is located in northern Taiwan, which is
known for its PC industry and Chinese culture.
PURPOSE
The International Symposium on Multimedia Information Processing (ISMIP'99) is a
major annual forum for scientists, engineers, and practitioners throughout the world to
provide those involved in theory, algorithms, architecture, implementation, and/or
system integration of multimedia processing to meet and present important new work at
an international forum. The 1999 meeting will be held at Taipei, TAIWAN and will
include keynote addresses, contributed papers, tutorials, workshops and exhibition.
SCOPE
The main focus of ISMIP '99 will be multimedia information processing viewed from
the three perspectives of architecture and networking, software systems, and algorithms
and applications. The perspectives can be based on signal/image processing, circuits
and systems, communication, computer systems, neural networks and other emerging
technologies. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
INTEGRATION OF AUDIO, SPEECH, IMAGE, VIDEO, ETC.
Multi-Modality, Sensor Fusion, Interaction among Media
MULTIMEDIA DATABASE MANAGEMENT
Indexing, Retrieval, Editing, Archiving, Digital Library, Security and Privacy
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
Parallel Architecture, Standards, System Integration, Enabling Neural Networks
HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE AND PERCEPTION
Content Recognition/Analysis/Synthesis, Development Tools, Human Factors
MULTIMEDIA PROCESSING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Data Compression, Data Loss Recovery, Speech and Audio Processing, Mobile
Computing Image and Video Processing, Error Concealment/Correction, Internet &
Networking, ATM & Wireless
MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS AND EDUCATION
Computer Vision & Graphics, Virtual Reality, Video on Demand, Distant Learning
Video Conferencing, World Wide Web and Hypermedia, High- Definition TVs
OTHERS
General Co-Chairs
General Yun Guo, Institute for Information Industry, ROC
C.-C. Jay Kuo, University of Southern California, USA
Program Committee Co-Chairs
Chien Kuo Lo, Ministry of Economic Affairs, ROC
Jyh Sheng Ke, Institute for Information Industry, ROC
Jason Chang, Institute for Information Industry, ROC
Advisory Board
Sun Yuan Kung, Princeton University, USA
D. T. Lee, Academia Sinica, ROC
Soo-Chang Pei, National Taiwan University, ROC
Yu Hen Hu, University of Wisconsin, USA
Thomas Huang, University of Illinois, USA
Jeng-Neng Hwang, University of Washington, USA
Ming-Ting Sun, University of Washington, USA
Ryohei Nakatsu, ATR, Japan
Ming Liou, HKUST, Hong Kong
Jin-Fu Chang, National Science Council, ROC
Chin-Chen Chang, Ministry of Education, ROC
Bor-Shenn Jeng, Telecommunication Laboratory, ROC
Technical Program Co-Chairs
Shih-Fu Chang, Columbia University, USA
Chen-Chiung Hsieh, Institute for Information Industry, ROC
Industry Liaison Chairs
Pei-Sen Liu, Institute for Information Industry, ROC
Wen-Tsung Chang, Institute for Information Industry, ROC
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Kiyoharu Aizawa, University of Tokyo, Japan
Gino Chang, HKUST., Hong Kong
Homer Chen, Rockwell Science Center, USA
Lan-Pyh Chen, National Tsing-Hwa University, ROC
Ming-Syan Chen, National Taiwan University, ROC
Tsuhan Chen, Carnegie-Mellon University, USA
Zen Chen, National Chiao-Tung University, ROC
Po-Yuen Cheng, National Dong-Hwa University, ROC
Pau-Choo Chung, National Cheng-Kung University, ROC
Kuo-Ching Fan, National Central University, ROC
Hsin-Chia Fu, National Chiao-Tung University, ROC
Chiou-Shann Fuh, National Taiwan University, ROC
Yih-Fang Huang, University of Notre Dame, USA
Yi-Ping Hung, Academia Sinica, ROC
Jongwon Kim, University of Southern California, USA
Sang-Uk Lee, Seoul National University, Korea
Shu-Yin Lee, National Chiao-Tung University, ROC
Chung-Sheng Li, IBM Watson Research Center, USA
Victor Li, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Ying Li, Yuan-Ze University
En-Hui Liang, Tamkang University, ROC
Mark Liao, Academia Sinica, ROC
Wanjiun Liao, National Taiwan University, ROC
Li-Chien Lin, Feng-Chia University, ROC
KuoJuey Ray Liu, University of Maryland, USA
Naohisa Ohta, Sony Corporation, Japan
T. K. Truong, I-Shou University, ROC
Wen-Hsiang Tsai, National Chiao-Tung University, ROC
Ding-Chang Tseng, National Central University, ROC
John Yen, Texas A&M University, USA
Shiaw-Shian Yu, Computer & Communication Research Laboratory, ROC
PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Papers reporting original and unpublished research results are solicited. Papers will be
selected based on their originality, timeliness, significance, relevance, and clarity of
presentation. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings. Please
send four copies of a manuscript abstract to the program committee chair by August 1,
1999:
Dr. Wen-Tsung Chang
Multimedia Laboratory
13F, 216, Section 2, Tun-Hwa South Road
Taipei, TAIWAN, Republic of China
Phone: (886) 2-2739-9616 ext. 130
Fax: (886) 2-2377-5903
Email: wtchang@iii.org.tw
A manuscript abstract should not exceed 3 pages including tables and figures (similar to
the requirement of major IEEE conferences). In the cover letter, please indicate the
author for correspondence, and the following information for all authors: his/her
affiliation, complete postal address, phone and fax numbers, and email address (make
sure the email address is current and working). All questions regarding paper
submissions should be directed to Dr. Chang.
IMPORTANT DATES
Manuscripts abstract due: August 1, 1999
Author notification: October 1, 1999
Camera-ready manuscripts and pre-registration: November 1, 1999
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Wen-Tsung Chang, Secretariat ISMIP '99
13F, 216, Section 2, Tun-Hwa South Road
Taipei, TAIWAN, Republic of China
Phone: (886) 2-2739-9616
Fax: (886) 2-2377-5903