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The 2nd International Workshop on Ambient Computing and Intelligence (ACI 2009)

In conjuction with The 8th International Conference on Pervasive Intelligence and Computing (PICom 2009)
December 12-14, 2009
Chengdu, China
http://www.cs.iupui.edu/~ydai/Picom09/index.html

Theme     Topics     Submission     Important_dates     Organizers     Contacts

Theme
Pervasive computing envisions a networked world of miniature devices, sensors and actuators to provide ambient and personalized services to users in a seamless and transparent manner. Building on existing and emerging technologies, this vision is gradually becoming a reality, which is impacting our everyday life. The goal of ACI 2009 is to provide a leading edge forum for researchers and engineers alike to further explore both theoretical and practical issues, and present state-of-the-art research in the field of pervasive computing. It also aims to foster the exchange of ideas and collaboration for both researchers and practitioners.

The organizing committee is soliciting original, high-quality submissions for the ACI 2009 workshop.

Format and Duration
The workshop will be one day and participants will present their papers during that day. At the end of the workshop a panel session will be held to sum up the major findings and contributions of the workshop.

Topics of interest include but not limited to:

  • Mobile/Wireless computing systems and services
  • Context aware computing
  • Positioning and tracking technologies
  • Sensor networks and Location-Based Computing
  • Privacy concerns in Ubiquitous Computing Systems
  • Smart devices and intelligent environments
  • Programming paradigms for ubiquitous systems
  • Design principles of Ubiquitous Comp Systems
  • Pervasive Computing in Healthcare
  • Pervasive Learning
  • Legal and ethical issues in Ubiquitous Computing

Important Dates
Paper submission due: September 1, 2009
Acceptance notification: September 30, 2009
Camera-ready due: October 15, 2009
Conference: December 12-14, 2009

Submission details
We encourage submissions from researchers and practitioners from academia and industry. Submissions should include an abstract, 5-10 keywords, e-mail address of the corresponding author, and not exceed 8 pages (IEEE Computer Society Proceedings Manuscripts style: two columns, single-spaced), including tables, figures and references, using 10 fonts, and number each page, in PDF, PostScript, or MS Word format. At least one of the authors of accepted submissions must attend the workshop to present their work.

Paper must be submitted electronically to Fredrick.Mtenzi@dit.ie. All papers will be fully refereed by at least two referees and before final acceptance all referees comments must be considered.

Program Co-Chairs
George S. Oreku, Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization, Tanzania
Fredrick Mtenzi, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland

Program Committee
Alex Osadzinski, University of East London, UK
Gongjun Yan, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA
Said Jafari, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland
Emmanuel Mkusa, Namibia University, Namibia
Mike Jackson, Birmingham City University, UK
Dennis Lupiana, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland
Leonard Mselle, University of Dodoma, Tanzania
Justine Theophi, Vodacom, Tanzania