From: rwoodsaj@cc.curtin.edu.au Subject: CONF: Call for papers: The Engineering Reality of Virtual Reality, SPIE, Feb 1994 Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1993 07:13:14 GMT Organization: Curtin University of Technology ---------- CALL FOR PAPERS ---------- THE ENGINEERING REALITY OF VIRTUAL REALITY ------------------------------------------ SPIE, Feb 94 Conference Chair: Mark T. Bolas, Fakespace, Inc.; Scott S. Fisher, Telepresence Research Conference Committee: Steve T. Bryson, Computer Sciences Corp.; Jim Humphries, Sterling Software, Inc.; Mike Keeler, Silicon Graphics, Inc.; Mike McGrath, National Science Foundation; Mike Oberman, OBE Systems, Henry Sowizral, Boeing Computer Services As graphics generation and presentation hardware decrease in price, the power of high-end simulation is beginning to be found in lower cost virtual and augmented reality systems. In order for these new "personal simulators" to help virtual and augmented reality fulfill their promise, a number of often disparate technologies and disciplines must be tailored and integrated for specific visualization applications. This conference serves as a forum where advances and practical advice toward this end can be presented and discussed. Papers with a systems and application-specific point of view that discuss findings or advances in any of the following areas are solicited: * graphics generation hardware and software * interface devices and paradigms * display and optics configurations and technologies * tracking and sensing technologies * communication and networking hardware and software * novel simulation systems and devices * ergonomics and human factors. # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS IS&T/SPIE 1994 International Symposium on Electronic Imaging: Science and Technology 6-10 February 1994 * San Jose Convention Center San Jose, California USA TO QUALIFY FOR ACCEPTANCE Send a 500 word abstract of your paper one of the following ways: -via electronic mail to Internet abstracts@mom.spie.org in ASCII format or; -via fax copy to SPIE at (206)647-1445 or; -via mail (send 4 hard copies of your abstract) to: IS&T/SPIE EI94 SPIE, P.O. Box 10, Bellingham, WA 98227-0010 or Shipping address: 1000 20th St., Bellingham, WA 98225 Telephone (206)676-3290; Telex 46-7053 Authors are expected to secure travel and accommodation funding through their sponsoring organizations before submitting abstracts. Only original material should be submitted. Government and company clearance to present and publish should be final at the time of submittal. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by October 21, 1993 and will be sent further instructions for preparation of both the camera-ready abstract for the final program and the full manuscript for the proceedings. YOUR ABSTRACT SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Title of Abstract/Paper 2. Authors' Listing (list principal author first) Full names and affiliations as they will appear in the program. 3. Correspondence for EACH author List the authors' complete mailing addresses, telephone and telefax numbers, and e-mail address. 4. Submit to: (Conference Title) (Conference Chair) Indicate to which conference within the symposium the abstract is intended. 5. Abstract text: 500 words. 6. Brief biography: 50 to 100 words (principal author only) PUBLICATION: PROCEEDINGS/JOURNAL These meetings will result in published Proceedings that can be ordered through the Advance Program. Manuscripts are required of all accepted applicants and must be submitted in English by January 10, 1994. Copyright to the manuscript is expected to be released for publication in the conference Proceedings. Publication in the proceedings does not preclude submission for publication review to the IS&T/SPIE Journal of Electronic Imaging. NEW PUBLISHING POLICY We want to inform you of a new IS&T/SPIE policy regarding the conference proceedings publication scheduled. The EI94 proceedings will be available approximately eight weeks after the conclusion of the meeting. To make this possible, submission of manuscripts by the announced due date becomes especially important. Previously, for some conferences, manuscripts were accepted in the weeks following the meeting. To meet a more timely publication this will no longer be possible. Manuscripts must be received no later than the end of the conference week. The objective of this change is to better serve the conference participants and the technical community at large. Your cooperation supporting this objective will be appreciated by all. PAPER REVIEW Commercial papers, descriptions of papers with no research content, and papers where supporting data or a technical description cannot be given for proprietary reasons will not be accepted for presentation in this symposium. To assure a high quality conference, all abstracts and Proceedings papers will be reviewed by the Conference Chairs for technical merit and content. ORAL PRESENTATION Each author will be allowed 20 minutes plus a five minute discussion period. Invited papers may be given longer presentation times. The following media equipment will be provided free of charge: 35mm carousel slide projectors, overhead projectors, electric pointers, and video equipment (please give at least two weeks advance notice). Additional equipment may be arranged at the speaker's expense. AUTHOR BENEFITS An author or co-author who attends the conference will be accorded a reduced-rate registration fee, a copy of the Proceedings in which her/his paper appears, and other special benefits. ABSTRACT DUE DATE: July 12, 1993 Camera-Ready Abstract Due Date: November 15, 1993 Manuscript Due Date: January 10, 1994 Note: Late abstract submissions may be considered, subject to program time availability and Chair's approval. For more information, contact: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ms. Jane E. Lybecker SPIE, P.O. 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