CFP: ISMAR 2009

From: Sean White <swhite@CS.COLUMBIA.EDU>
Date: March 21, 2009 11:09:10 CDT
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The Eighth IEEE and ACM International
Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality
http://www.ismar09.org

Aims and Scope of MR/AR:

Mixed reality (MR) and augmented reality (AR) allow for the convergence of real and virtual worlds.  The evolution of novel MR/AR user interfaces is beginning to have significant impact on industry and society.  The field is highly interdisciplinary, bringing together signal processing, computer vision, computer graphics, user interfaces, human factors, display and sensor technologies, and wearable, mobile and ubiquitous computing.  ISMAR 2009 will focus special attention on Mobile MR/AR applications across different programs and venues.

ISMAR and its forerunners IWAR, ISMR and ISAR, have been the premier forums in this vital field since 1998 (http://www.ismar-conf.org).  This year, we place particular emphasis on widening the scope of MR/AR toward the areas of arts, entertainment and the humanities.  To this end, the traditional Science & Technology track will be complemented by an Arts, Media and Humanities track with its unique and separate publication.  Both programs will follow ISMAR's stringent publication requirements with reviews being provided by qualified peers from these respective disciplines.

The focus and scope of this call for participation in the Science & Technology track remains similar to previous years.  The procedures are the same for the Arts, Media and Humanities track, but with different topics, reviewers and selection criteria.  Expanded Tutorials, Workshops, Demonstrations and Competitions will provide more opportunities for contributions and submissions.

Topics of the Technical Track include, but are not limited to, the following topics:

-Sensing:

Tracking technologies, calibration methods, sensor fusion, vision-based registration and tracking, acquisition of 3D scene descriptions

-Information presentation:
Object overlay and spatial layout techniques, handling of occlusions or x-ray vision, photorealistic augmentation, real-time augmentation, optical display technologies (HWDs, HMDs, HUDs, mobile projectors), aural or haptic augmentation, combined presentation across several displays (combining mobile and stationary devices), display and view management

-User interaction:
Interaction techniques and metaphors for MR/AR, collaborative MR/AR, multimodal input and output, tangible interaction, combined interaction with virtual and real objects

-Human factors:
Usability studies and experiments of MR/AR-based interaction and presentation concepts, acceptance of MR/AR technology, social implications

-System architecture:
Wearable and mobile computing, distributed and collaborative MR/AR, display hardware, performance issues (real-time approaches), embedded computing for MR/AR, integration of MR/AR technologies into wide-area pervasive computing environments MR/AR applications across all areas of personal and professional activities, such as: Personal MR/AR information systems, games, applications in industry, military, medicine, science, entertainment, architecture, tourism, art, cultural heritage, education, training etc. (see Arts, Media & Humanities).

Topics of the Arts, Media & Humanities Track include, but are not limited to, the following novel and compelling applications of Mixed & Augmented Reality.  Applications include artistic expression, experiential media or interpretive pieces that reflect the study of the human condition.

-Art:

The Art program is looking for notable artists that have stretched the boundaries of expression with the use of Mixed and Augmented Reality.  The creative interaction between real, virtual and the imaginary realities to create provoking experiences are highly encouraged.  Written papers and posters are to include position statement with notes and images on approach, implementation and the technology used.  A gallery show will be mounted to support physical entries (see call for demonstrations).

-Media:
The Media program will be accepting submissions from media practitioners who have stretched the boundaries of the creative impact of Mixed and Augmented Reality.  This venue seeks innovative uses of creative techniques for communication and entertainment to enhance the experience of MR/AR through novel applications of head-mounted, embedded projection, or mobile displays.  Submissions may include new tools, conventions or taxonomies for developing these new media.

-Humanities:
The Humanities program will be accepting academic submissions that relate to Mixed and Augmented Reality content that allows for innovative analytical, critical or speculative approaches to reflect the study of the human condition and digital media.


Call for Papers and Posters (All Tracks):
ISMAR 2009 invites paper and poster submissions in the general field of mixed and augmented reality. Submissions of full papers (up to 10 pages), short papers (up to 4 pages), and posters (up to 2 pages) will be accepted. Don't stretch papers unnecessarily to adhere to the page limits. Only novel contributions will be accepted. As a result of the reviewing process, authors may be asked to change and potentially to reduce the length of their papers (e.g., from long to short papers or posters), requiring a second acceptance process by a shepherd. All accepted papers in each category will be published in the proceedings.

Papers and posters must be formatted according to the IEEE Computer Society TCVG authoring guidelines (http://www.cs.sfu.ca/~vis/Tasks/camera.html) and submitted electronically as PDF documents.  ISMAR uses a single-blind reviewing process.  Thus, authors and affiliations may be mentioned.  Detailed submission instructions will be provided on the web site (http://www.ismar09.org/) a month before the submission deadline.

Deadlines:
- Submission: May 16, 2009
- Notification: August 1, 2009
- Camera-ready copies: September 1, 2009


Call for Innovation Workshops
ISMAR 2009 will have a series of workshops the day before the conference (Monday) to cover the innovative application of Mixed and Augmented Reality to specific industry domains.  Three workshops have been defined.  We invite you to submit papers or panel discussions that will address topics of transferring MR/AR to solve critical real world problems.  (See web site for details.)  If your paper or panel does not fit the existing workshop, you may submit a proposal for a new workshop.

- Designing the Future (Design and Manufacturing Workshop):  This workshop will continue the ISMAR legacy of showcasing the pioneering efforts of the auto and other industries' use of Mixed and Augmented Reality as design tools.

- Falling in Love with Learning (Entertainment & Education Workshop):  Entertainment and Education converge in Mixed Reality Experiential Learning Landscapes for museums, libraries, schools and parks.

- Transforming Lives (Medical and Military Training Workshop):  Extreme Mixed Reality needs to meet high-risk, high-performance training to enhance human preparation for life and death scenarios.

- Submission: May 31, 2009
- Notification: June 30, 2009
- Camera-ready copies: September 1, 2009


Call for Pioneering Tutorials:
To mark ten years of ISMAR, the 2009 conference will include a three-day comprehensive tutorial program that covers a wide spectrum of topics in Mixed and Augmented Reality.  We are looking for submissions from pioneers to share their experiences and insights.  Formats can be from 30 to 90 minutes.  These tutorials will be video captured and distributed as a series along with special features covering the work of pioneering laboratories worldwide.

- Submission: May 31, 2009
- Notification: June 30, 2009
- Camera-ready copies: September 1, 2009


Call for Demonstrations:
There will be four formats to submit demonstrations.  Demonstrations can be related to papers, posters or panels, but that is not required.  A proposed abstract, floor plan and list of requirements are requested with the letter of intent.  (See website for details.)  Accepted Participants will receive notification by June 30th, 2009 to start coordination with the ISMAR 2009 Planning Committee.  To accommodate late breaking discoveries, we will accept "Laboratory Demonstrations" until the last minute, pending committee discretion and conference accommodations.  (Submissions received after August 15th, 2009 will not be included in the publications.)  Letters of intent are recommended for all submissions to assist in the planning.

- Laboratory Demonstrations will provide the opportunity for "late breaking" research teams to informally demonstrate their latest inventions and allow for interaction with attendees and other pioneers.

- Research Showcase will be a more formal presentation of innovative Mixed and Augmented Reality content that involve more production support and exhibit design considerations.

- Art Gallery will present innovative Mixed and Augmented Reality artwork within a unique gallery format based on a combination of invited and submitted work.

- Innovation Exhibitions (See industry/Sponsor relations) will feature the latest commercially available products and services for use in Mixed and Augmented Reality applications.  The exhibition will be available for rental to industry buyers from the entertainment, medical, military and educational markets.  A special "Start-up Park" will be available for small, first time commercial exhibitors at more affordable prices.  Early registration is recommended for the expected increased participation and limited space.

Deadlines:
- Submission: May 31, 2009 Letter of Intent (to be followed up with coordination with Planning Committee)
- Notification: June 30, 2009
- Camera-ready copies: September 1, 2009


Tracking Competition:
The first event of this kind at ISMAR 08 (http://ismar08.org/wiki/doku.php?id=program-competition) caught much attention.  A sequel will be organized at ISMAR 2009.  Details regarding the tracking task and the rules of competition will be made available on the web site.  It is to be expected that only a limited number of teams can participate.

Deadlines:
- Announcement of competition task and rules: June 15, 2009  (See the details on the web site.)
- Registration: first come first served.


Gudrun Klinker, Blair MacIntyre and Hideo Saito
Science and Technology Program Chairs (Science@ismar09.org)

Raphael Grasset
Arts Program Chair (Art@ISMAR09.org)

Jay Bolter
Humanities Program Chair (Humanities@ismar09.org)

Jarrell Pair
Media Program Chair (Media@ismar09.org)

Charlie Hughes
Tutorial Chair (Tutorials@ismar09.org)

Christian Sandor
Laboratory Demonstration Chair (Demos@ismar09.org)

Sean White
Research Showcase Chair (Showcase@ismar09.org)

Larry Davis
Innovation Exhibition Chair (Exhibits@ismar09.org)

Christopher Stapleton
Interim Workshop Chair (Workshops@ismar09.org)

Daniel Pustka
Tracking Contest Chair (Tracking@ismar09.org)   ---------------------------------------------------------------
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