ICAD 2002 Japan Second Call for Papers

[Rodney Berry <rodney@xxxxxxxxx>]

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Rodney Berry
ATR Media Information Science Laboratories
2-2-2 Hikaridai, Seika-cho,
Soraku-gun, Kyoto 619-0288
Japan

email: rodney@atr.co.jp
Phone: +81-774-95-1401
Fax: +81-774-95-1408
http://www.mic.atr.co.jp/~rodney
                        ICAD2002
                SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS
(REVISED)
The 8th International Conference on Auditory Display
Advanced Telecommunication Research Institute, Kyoto, Japan
2nd - 5th of July 2002
http://www.mic.atr.co.jp/icad2002
icad2002@mic.atr.co.jp

Please note: Extended Deadline for papers!   8th Feb.

ICAD 2002 will be held from the 2nd - 5th of July 2002 at Advanced Telecommunication Research Institute, Japan.

ICAD is a forum for presenting research on the use of sound to display data, monitor systems, and provide enhanced user interfaces for computers and virtual reality systems. It is unique in its singular focus on auditory displays, and the array of perception, technology, design and application areas that these encompass. Like its predecessors, ICAD 2002 will be a single-track conference. Attendance is open to all, with no membership or affiliation requirements.

PAPER/POSTER PRESENTATIONS
There are two categories for papers: long papers of 10 pages and 30 minutes presentation time, and short papers of 6 pages and 20 minutes. Accepted posters will have 6 pages in the proceedings.

Submissions should consist of a 2-3 pages extended abstract for short papers and posters and a 4-5 pages extended abstract for long papers. Since audio demonstrations are an essential part of ICAD, the abstract should include a description of the prospective audio demonstrations. The templates for submissions are available at http://www.mic.atr.co.jp/icad2002/page/templates.html

Papers are sought covering all aspects of auditory display. Work in progress papers are also acceptable. Example topics include, but are not limited to:

* sonification
* 3D/immersive sound
* perceptual aspects of 3D sound
* psychoacoustics and perception
* auditory displays in games and entertainment
* auditory displays in PDA's, wearable computing and embedded systems
* sound synthesis and digital signal processing
* audio in assistive technologies
* auditory icons and earcons
* aesthetics of sonification and 'musification'
* auditory display and art

The papers from this conference will be published in the proceedings and CD-ROM. The CD-ROM will include also sound examples. The conference organization will also reserve the right to publish the papers online although copyright will be retained by the author.

All accepted papers must be presented by an author at the conference. If none of the authors of an accepted paper has registered to the conference, the paper may not be published in the proceedings nor the CD-ROM.

**Some researchers, particularly in Australia, have requested that we also accept full papers to review as it increases their funding options for travel support from their universities or organisations. For those in this situation, full papers can be accepted and peer reviewed along with the abstracts .The print proceedings will have an ISBN number.

SPECIAL SESSIONS
"Optimal Encoding of Information for a Human Listener"
http://www.u-aizu.ac.jp/~wlm/workshops/ICAD2002/OEIHL_cfp.html
"Virtual Acoustic Rendering Technology"
http://www.u-aizu.ac.jp/~wlm/workshops/ICAD2002/VAR_cfp.html
"Subjective Evaluation of Spatial Sound Reproduction"
http://www.u-aizu.ac.jp/~wlm/workshops/ICAD2002/SESSP_cfp.html

**If you wish to submit papers under the above special topics, please indicate when you mail us the abstract.

DEMONSTRATIONS
Demo submissions will be evaluated on the basis of their innovation, relevance, scientific contribution, and potential logistic constraints. Commercial products are eligible, but sales and marketing activities are not appropriate. (NOTE: Please be prepared to provide your own equipment/computers for your demonstration, if you need special facilities. We can provide some standard equipment.)

SATELLITE WORKSHOPS
**Two workshops will be held, each with its own call for papers, please follow the links for more information.

Renkon: Workshop on Performance Rendering Systems: Today and Tomorrow, July 6, 2002. at ATR.
http://media.sys.wakayama-u.ac.jp/~katayose/icad_rencon.html

CREST workshop on Computational Models in auditory Processing 8-9July 2002 at ATR.
http://media.sys.wakayama-u.ac.jp/CREST2002/

ART WORKS AND MUSIC
It is our wish to be able to include some art and music related presentations this year. Depending on availability of space and other resources, a small number of sound installations and performances should be possible.

IMPORTANT DATES
Please note: Extended Deadline for papers!   8th Feb.

Extended abstract submission received by:
(Was: 18th of January 2002) Now: 8th February

Demo proposal received by: 8th of February 2002

Notification of review decisions:
(Was: 8th of March 2002) Now: 22nd March

Camera-ready copy received by:
Was: 10th of May 2002
Now: 24th of May

ICAD 2002 Conference
2nd - 5th of July 2002

Please send your abstracts to icad2002@mic.atr.co.jp
Submissions will be thoroughly reviewed by an international committee.
Registration information will be available later on the conference web pages and in the call for participation.

OPEN MIC SESSIONS
In the tradition of previous ICAD's, ICAD 2002 will also include at least one open mic session for impromptu presentations on work in progress, insights to share etc. Presentation time-limits will be enforced using assorted portable sonification devices (feel free to bring your own along).

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
General Chair: Ryohei Nakatsu (ATR)
Nakatsu@mic.atr.co.jp
Technical Program Chair: Prof. Hideki Kawahara (Wakayama University/ATR)
kawahara@sys.wakayama-u.ac.jp
Local Arrangement Chair: Prof. Haruhiro Katayose (Wakayama University/ATR)
katayose@sys.wakayama-u.ac.jp
Local Arrangement Vice Chair: Ms. Sanae Wake (Osaka University)
wake@inolab.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp
Workshop and special session chair: William L Martens
wlm@u-aizu.ac.jp
Publication Chair: Prof. Kazushi Nishimoto (JAIST/ATR/PRESTO, JST)
knishi@acm.org
Demo and Exhibition Chair: Dr. Naotoshi Osaka (NTT CS Labs./ATR)
osaka@brl.ntt.co.jp
Secretariat and Demo and Exhibition Co-Chair: Mr. Rodney Berry (ATR)
rodney@mic.atr.co.jp
Correspondence should be addressed to:

                                 ICAD2002 Secretariat,
                                 ATR Media Integration and
                                 Communications Laboratories,
                                 2-2-2 Hikaridai, Seika-cho,
                                 Kyoto 619-0288, JAPAN
                                 Phone: +81-774-95-1449
                                 Fax: +81-774-95-1408
                                 icad2002@mic.atr.co.jp