From: cyberoid@milton.u.washington.edu (Robert Jacobson) Subject: CFP: Informatique 92, Interface to Real & Virtual Worlds, Montpellier, Date: Fri, 1 Nov 1991 18:38:35 GMT Organization: Human Interface Technology Lab, Univ. of Wash., Seattle A chance to meet the French, finally... Call for Papers and Exhibits ------------------------- INFORMATIQUE 92: INTERFACE TO REAL & VIRTUAL WORLDS March 23-27, 1992 Montpellier, France Information technology & the five senses ------------------------------------- Communication between man and machines, whether these take the form of computers, manufacturing systems or automatic control instruments, now holds an original and important place in the development of industrial products, hard goods, and the service industries. Although recent technical progress in electronics, computer systems and electromechanics has enabled laboratory prototypes to become completed products, the technical possibilities concerned remain relatively unfamiliar to engineers and even more so to the general public. Another aspect concerns essentially the multi- disciplinary nature of the techniques involved; indeed, man-machine interfaces represent a focal point for such often remote disciplines as electronics, computer science, artificial intelligence, signal processing, the neural sciences, language sciences and linguistics engineering, control engineering and ergonomics. In order to gain a better understanding and greater knowledge of these techniques and their practical short- and medium-term applications, Montpellier LR Technopole and the EC2 company are organizing an event entitled, "Interface to Real & Virtual Worlds," devoted to those themes which are strongly represented in the work of researchers and engineers at Montpellier, which has itself become a focus for technological industries. Comprising a number of technical and scientific conferences, a series of tutorials providing an introduction to or indepth study of the subject and an exhibition of commercially available products, the international event will be held at the Corum de Montpellier from March 23-27, 1992. French will be the official working language; simultaneous translation will be provided. The program, to be drawn up by a committee of internationally renowned experts from both research and industry, will include the following themes and will cover both the tools and techniques used as well as their applications in various professional sectors: TOOLS & TECHNIQUES * Speech recognition and synthesis * Natural language processing (understanding, translation, composition) * Speech-to-text translation * Computer-aided vision * Image interpretation and processing * Image synthesis * Sensors (strengths, odours, taste, touch, proximity...) * Head-mounted displays * Artificial muscles, artificial noses, artificial skin * Graphic interfaces, interface standards * Touch-sensitive screens * Computer notebooks * Multi-agent and multimedia communications * Multi-agent interface architectures * Designation by gesture and vision * Multimedia servers * Three-dimensional visual and acoustic environments * Ethology * CAD for movements and behaviours * Artificial intelligence techniques * Neural network models * ASIC * Other APPLICATIONS All fields of application, from any professional sector, are eligible, particularly those in the following (non-exhaustive) list: * Integrated manufacturing automation, CAD, robotics * Stock management, logistics * Quality control, maintenance, technical diagnosis * Vocal, visual or gestural command * Cursive handwriting recognition * Office automation * Authentification * Computer-aided instruction and training * Simulation and automation * Telephone directory inquiries * Computerized guides * Groupware (computer conferencing, structured communications, computer-supported cooperative work, collective document drafting and revision, electronic conversation, group decision support systems...) * Musical accompaniment * Interactive video * Assistance for the disabled Instructions ----------- Seven copies of submitted papers (approximately 14 pages in A4 ,camera-ready) to the Secretariat of Informatique 92 at the addresses below by NOVEMBER 12, 1991. Submitted papers should cover: * The title of the paper and the author's name, address, phone number and, if possible, telex and fax number. [No email?!] * A 10-line abstract together with a list of keywords. * An indication of which of the following categories the paper should be included within: Technology & Tools or Applications. All papers received will be referred by an expert committee, and each paper will be reviewed by resident referees. Authors will receive the committee's decision by January 6, 1992. Accepted papers will be published in proceedings to be distributed to the participants at the event. Prizes ------ Several best papers will be presented with prizes. Tutorials and Panels ------------------ The technical conferences will be complemented by tutorials and panel sessions. Given by internationally renowed experts, they will be held on March 23-24, 1992. The tutorials will discuss tools and techniques for man-machine interfaces, specific basic techniques, or state-of-the-art areas. Send suggestions for topics regarding tutorials to the Secretariat of Informatique 92. Exhibition --------- From March 24 to March 27, 1992, the Corum will be the site for exhibitions of commercially available products including scientific tools relating to the conference themes and accompanying sectional areas. In addition, advanced prototypes developed by research organizations will also be on display. To receive the complete exhibitor's package, contract the Secretariat of Informatique 92. [The notice I have has blurred information pertaining to the fees and other important items. I can make out a full-event fare of FF4,800; there are lesser options.] Chairs ------ R. De Mori, McGill University, Montreal, Canada J.-P. Haton, CRIN-Inria, Lorraine-Nancy, France Centre de Recherche en Informatique de Nancy, Institute du Recherche en Informatique et Automatique G. Delonche, Montpellier Languedoc-Rousillon Technopole, Montpellier, France C. Durante, LIRMM, Montpellier, France Laboratoire d'Informatique, de Robotique et de Microelectronique de Montpellier J.-C. Rault, EC2, Nanterre, France Edition, Colloques et Conseil FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jean-Claude Rault EC2 269, rue de la Garenne F-92024 Nanterre Cedex, France Telephone (33) (1) 47 80 70 00 Telefax (33) (1) 47 80 66 29 Telex 612 469 -- Bob Jacobson Associate Director Moderator, sci.virtual-worlds Human Interface Technology Laboratory cyberoid@hitl.washington.edu Washington Technology Center, FJ-15