http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/ 2010-09-07T18:17:57-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/ http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2007-09-07T08:04:54-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/about_iswc07?rev=1189177494 General Chair Thad Starner, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (<generalchair07@iswc.net>) Program Committee Co-Chairs Bernt Schiele, University of Darmstadt, Germany (<program07@iswc.net>) Tapani Ryhänen, Nokia, Finland (<program07@iswc.net>) Publicity Chair Daniel Ashbrook, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (<publicity07@iswc.net>) Tutorial/Workshop Chairs Kent Lyons, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (<workshop07@iswc.net> Kristof Van Laerhoven, University of Darmstadt, Ge… text/html 2007-08-21T05:12:08-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/call_for_papers?rev=1187698328 Here's a [PDF version of the CFP] to download, print and distribute. Abstracts for submissions for ISWC 2007 are due on April 22nd at 11:59 PM EDT, and submissions are due on April 26th at 11:59 PM EDT. Click here to submit. ISWC 2007, the eleventh annual IEEE International Symposium on Wearable Computers, will bring together researchers, product vendors, fashion designers, textile manufacturers, users, and all other interested parties to share information and advances in wearable computing… text/html 2007-08-21T05:12:09-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/demonstrations?rev=1187698329 Demonstrations provide an opportunity to show research prototypes and works-in-progress to colleagues for comment in a relaxed atmosphere. Both independent demonstrations and those accompanying accepted papers and posters are welcome. Demonstrations will not be published in the main conference proceedings, but will be included in the demonstration handout. Accommodations (power, space, etc...) will be limited, so participants should plan to be mobile and self-supported. To apply to perform a dem… text/html 2007-08-21T05:12:09-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/design_workshop?rev=1187698329 Important dates: Paper submissions due: August 24 Acceptance notification: No later than September 7 Final versions due: October 1 Workshop: October 13 (Saturday) Papers should be submitted in PDF format via e-mail to iswc_design_workshop [at] vt.edu. text/html 2007-08-21T05:12:09-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/exhibits?rev=1187698329 Exhibiting at ISWC is a great opportunity to showcase your company or products to the leaders in wearable computing. Exhibitors will be given a display area in the beautiful Skyline room at the Hyatt Harborside, a center of activity at the conference. This area can be used to display and distribute literature, demonstrate technology, and reach-out to conference attendees. Exhibits are encouraged from all areas of wearable computing, from technologies to textiles, from potential employers to p… text/html 2007-10-05T09:40:02-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/hotel_local_info?rev=1191602402 Conference Venue ISWC will be held at the scenic Hyatt Harborside hotel. The Harborside provides one of the best views of the Boston skyline and harbor islands and is located near Boston's Logan International airport. Historic Boston tourist sites and the financial district are a brief water taxi ride from the hotel. text/html 2007-10-01T07:18:18-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/keynote_speakers?rev=1191248298 Dr. Stephen C. Jacobsen, President and CEO of Sarcos Dr. Jacobsen received his B.S. degree in 1967 and his M.S. degree in 1970 from the University of Utah. He received his Ph.D. degree from MIT in 1973. He returned to Utah to establish the Center for Engineering Design (CED) where he is currently Director and a distinguished professor of Mechanical Engineering. He holds additional appointments in Bioengineering and Computer Science, and in years past in the Surgery Department, all at the Uni… text/html 2007-10-08T09:38:57-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/program?rev=1191861537 Wednesday, October 10, 2007 10am-7pm Doctoral Consortium 6pm-8pm Registration Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:00-9:00 Registration 9:00-9:15 Opening Remarks 9:15-9:30 1-minute Madness 9:30-10:30 Plenary: Wearable Robotics Stephen Jacobsen, Sarcos 10:30-11:00 Break & Exhibits 11:00-12:20 Session 1: Gesture Recognition and Interfaces 12:20-2:00 Lunch 2:00-3:10 Session 2: Activity and Context Recognition 3:10-3:40 Break & Exhibits 3:40-5:00 Posters & Exhibits Friday, Oc… text/html 2007-09-07T05:55:04-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/registration?rev=1189169704 Hotel & Conference Registration now Open Registration for ISWC is now open! Early registration ends September 17, 2007. Registration prices (in USD) are as follows: Registration Type Before Sep 17 After Sep 17 IEEE Member $545 $695 Non-member $695 $875 Student IEEE Member $325 $425 Student Non-member $445 $535 Prices for tutorials and workshops are listed on the registration page. text/html 2007-10-01T07:12:18-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/sidebar?rev=1191247938 * Home * Keynote Speakers * Calls * Call for Papers * Tutorials & Workshops * Doctoral Colloquium * Demonstrations * Design Workshop * Student Volunteers * Sponsorship * Exhibits * Registration * Program * Hotel & Local Info * About ISWC07 text/html 2007-08-21T05:12:09-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/sponsorship?rev=1187698329 You are invited to support the ISWC 2007 conference. This is an ideal way to demonstrate your organization's interest in and commitment to the field of wearable computing, and to publicize this support to many leaders and students in the field. Corporate sponsor support is typically used to permit a greater number of students to attend ISWC at reduced fees without artificially increasing the general registration, and to allow student volunteers to receive complimentary registration. Corporate … text/html 2007-10-05T07:50:12-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/start?rev=1191595812 Welcome to the website for the 11th International Symposium on Wearable Computers. ISWC07 will be held October 11-13 at the Hyatt Harborside in Boston, MA, USA (directions to the hotel here). Please help promote ISWC with this [PDF call for papers] text/html 2007-08-21T05:12:09-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/student_colloquium?rev=1187698329 Overview The purpose of the colloquium is to offer graduate students interested in the wearable/mixed and augmented reality fields an opportunity to present their ideas and research plans and get feedback from the community. Paper Submission The student colloquium is split into two distinct tracks, pre and post-proposal. The pre-proposal track is oriented towards students in the early stages of a graduate program. The post-proposal track is aimed for students researchers with a more well-de… text/html 2007-08-21T05:12:09-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/student_volunteers?rev=1187698329 Student volunteer activities include, but are not limited to helping with packing bags, setting up signs, badge checks, helping with on-site registration, ushering, photocopying, small errands, and assisting with audiovisual equipment. Student volunteers will receive free conference registration (including the reception and meals), a shared-occupancy hotel room, and potentially some support with travel expenses. text/html 2007-08-21T05:12:10-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/tutorials?rev=1187698330 Morning Tutorial Abstract Information about designing and building “soft computers” or “electronic textiles”--information on construction techniques and the washability of conductive fabrics, for example--is scattered throughout a variety of publications and, in many cases, incomplete or preliminary. This tutorial will present an organized survey of this knowledge, drawing from literature and personal experience. It will focus on three areas: materials, techniques, and tools, with one … text/html 2007-09-25T11:30:13-07:00 http://www.iswc.net/iswc07/tutorials_workshops?rev=1190745013 Morning Tutorial Building Soft Computers: Materials, Techniques, and Tools Abstract Information about designing and building “soft computers” or “electronic textiles”--information on construction techniques and the washability of conductive fabrics, for example--is scattered throughout a variety of publications and, in many cases, incomplete or preliminary. This tutorial will present an organized survey of this knowledge, drawing from literature and personal experience. It will focus …