SPPRA 2013

The 10th IASTED International Conference on Signal Processing, Pattern Recognition and Applications (SPPRA 2013)

February 12-14, 2013 Innsbruck, Austria

http://www.iasted.org/conferences/home-798.html

SPONSOR

The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED)

CONFERENCE CHAIR

Assc. Prof. Martin Kampel Vienna University of Technology, Austria

PUBLICITY CHAIR

Assc. Prof. M. Emre Celebi Louisiana State University in Shreveport, USA

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

"Human-centered Computing: Challenges and Perspectives"

Dr. Nicu Sebe University of Trento, Italy

Dr. Georg Langs Medical University of Vienna, Austria

SPECIAL SESSION CHAIR

Prof. Robert Sablatnig Vienna University of Technology, Austria

LOCATION

Innsbruck has always been valued as a European treasure by monarchs and civilians alike, and today remains a tourist favourite for its charm, history, and natural beauty. Scenically positioned between impressive mountain ranges and the Inn River, and several lakes nearby as well, the town is ideal for winter sports: skiing and snowboarding hills are right outside the door. If you prefer hiking, the area offers beautiful views for those seeking adventure or leisurely recreation. You can also experience the breathtaking views via nostalgic tram rides and carriage rides through the streets, or simply enjoy the scenery from the cozy village itself. The town itself has much to offer, including the Alpine Zoo, which is the largest in Europe, several museums, including a gallery of intricately designed crystal-art, and an exciting nightlife to suit any tastes. Traditional, cultured, and modern restaurants offer culinary delights, trendy cafes; classic pubs line the streets; and Casino Innsbruck offers a fun evening entertainment option. The old part of Innsbruck is a great place to explore interesting historic monuments and stores, including Archduke Ferdinand II's 10th-century Schloss Ambras, and Maximilian I's famous Golden Roof, while the newer areas boast convenient shopping centres and fashionable boutiques. Come and visit Innsbruck, where you can explore or just relax in a charming mountain village.

PURPOSE

This conference will act as a major forum for international researchers and practitioners working in all areas of signal processing, pattern recognition and applications to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in these areas. All papers submitted to this conference will be double blind reviewed by at least two reviewers. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and contribution.

SCOPE

The topics of interest to be covered by SPPRA 2013 include, but are not limited to:

A. Applications

Economics

Engineering

Manufacturing

Medicine

Ocean Engineering

Others

Radar

Remote Sensing

Robotics

Seismic

Telecommunications

B. Pattern Recognition

B.1 Computer Vision

3D and Range Data Analysis

Computational Geometry

Content-based Retrieval

Geometric and Morphologic Analysis

Neural Network Applications

Stereo Vision

Visualization

B.2 Image Analysis

Image Database Indexing

Image Processing

Image Sequence Processing

Image Synthesis

Medical Image Analysis

Pattern Recognition

Segmentation and Representation

B.3 Image Recognition, Coding, and Compression

Color and Texture

Compression

Fingerprinting

Handwriting, Shape, and Document Analysis

Illumination Models

Image Coding

Image Enhancement

Object Recognition and Motion

Rendering

Rendering Algorithms and Systems

Restoration and Retrieval

Text Recognition

Volume Rendering

B.4 Watermarking Techniques

Applications in Copyright Control

Data Security

Digital Watermarking

Identification and Certification

C. Signal Processing

C.1 Algorithms and Techniques

Architecture and Implementation

Discrete Cosine Transform

Fourier Transform

Fuzzy Logic

Hilbert Transform

Neural Networks for Signal Processing

Wavelets

C.2 Audio and Video

Audio and Electro Acoustics

HDTV

Multimedia

Speech Processing

Video Technology

C.3 Detection and Estimation

Computation

Estimation of Signal Parameters

Motion Detection

Prediction

Segmentation and Representation

C.4 Filters

Adaptive Filtering

Filter Designs and Structures

FIR and IIR Filters

Signal Reconstruction Using Filters

C.5 Signal Analysis and Processing

Digital Signal Processing

Mobile Signal Processing

Multidimensional Signal Processing

Nonlinear DSP

Statistical Signal Processing

Time-Frequency Signal Analysis

SUBMISSION

Submit your paper via our website at: www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-798.html. All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.

The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by September 17, 2012. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email.

A. Initial Paper Requirements

All papers submitted to IASTED conferences must be previously unpublished and may not be considered for publication elsewhere at any time during IASTED's review period. Authors are limited to a maximum of three paper submissions.

Initial paper submissions should be full papers. Papers of up to 8 pages in length are included in the conference registration fee. An extra charge will apply for every additional page for papers longer than 8 pages. Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar before submitting to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not satisfactory.

When submitting a paper, complete the online initial paper submission form, designating an author who will attend the conference, and provide four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope, above.

Formatting instructions for initial papers are available at www.iasted.org/formatting-initial-page.html.

B. Reviewing

All papers submitted to this conference will be double-blind peer reviewed by at least two members of the International Program Committee and related technical committees. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality, significance, technical soundness, presentation, and references. The conference chair makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the paper.

C. Acceptance and Registration

Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by November 1, 2012. Final manuscripts are due by November 15, 2012. Registration and final payment are due by December 3, 2012. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.

Only one paper of up to eight pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers.

D. Final Paper Requirements

The final paper must be correctly formatted and submitted online at http://pdfportal.iasted.org.

The formatting instructions can be found at: www.iasted.org/formatting-final-page.html and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is eight single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font.

BEST PAPER AWARD AND BEST STUDENT PAPER AWARD

Awards for Best Paper and Best Student Paper will be presented to the corresponding author(s) at the conference banquet. The Conference Chair will select the winners, based on the reviews by the International Program Committee. The papers will be judged primarily on originality, significance, technical soundness, presentation, and references. To qualify for the Best Student Paper, the author must be a registered student.

The author and co-authors of an awarded paper will be entitled to:

- A signed office award certificate;

- The announcement of their achievement at the conference banquet as well as on the conference webpage;

- A free IASTED Membership;

- A 50% discount on a future IASTED conference registration. This discount must be taken within 2 years.

TUTORIALS

A. Submission

Proposals for three-hour tutorials must be submitted online by September 17, 2012. Submit tutorial proposals via the following web site address: www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-798.html.

B. Proposal Format

A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate:

- The topic.

- Background knowledge expected of the participants.

- Objectives.

- Time allocations for the major course topics.

- The qualifications of the instructor(s).

SPECIAL SESSION

Special session proposals must be emailed to calgary@iasted.org by September 17, 2012. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s).

Papers submitted to the special session must be received by September 17, 2012, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this session to be included in the conference program.

More information on special sessions is available at www.iasted.org/conferences/specialsession-798.html.

JOURNALS

Papers submitted to this conference that have been revised to include new results and offer a unique contribution may be considered for possible publication in ACTA Press' international journals (http://www.actapress.com/). For additional information about the submission of papers to journals, please visit: http://www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.

INDEXING

The proceedings will be sent for indexing in the following:

- EI Compendex

- Inspec

- Google Scholar

- Scopus

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

- Submissions Due		September 17, 2012

- Notification of Acceptance	November 1, 2012

- Final Manuscripts Due		November 15, 2012

- Registration Deadline		December 3, 2012

CONCURRENT CONFERENCES

SPPRA 2013 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences on:

- Biomedical Engineering (BioMed 2013)

- Web-based Education (WBE 2013)

- Artificial Intelligence and Applications (AIA 2013)

- Modelling, Identification and Control (MIC 2013)

- Parallel and Distributed Computing and Networks (PDCN 2013)

- Software Engineering (SE 2013)

- Computer Graphics and Imaging (CGIM 2013)

CONTACT US

For more information, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact:

IASTED Secretariat - SPPRA 2013

B6, Suite 101, Dieppe Avenue SW

Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 7J9

Tel: +1 403-288-1195

Fax: +1 403-247-6851

Email: calgary@iasted.org

Web site: www.iasted.org