ISPHT 2012

''In recent years, with the aid of engineering and information technology, image and signal processing has emerged as a high-tech field, generating innovation in such areas as medical imaging, health informatics, wireless and remote sensors, watermarking, PACS, MRI, nuclear medicine and medical cybernetics. Scientists and engineers in this field have recently been working towards such advances as developing virtual learning systems for training intravenous catheterization and collecting blood samples, creating artificial organs that mimic natural human organs, conducting telemedicine and telediagnosis, performing surgeries with robots, creating a laboratory-on-a-chip, and watermarking medical data.

Purpose This conference will be an international forum for researchers and practitioners to exchange the latest research, results, and ideas in the areas of imaging and signal processing in healthcare and technology.''

Sponsor
The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED)

Conference Chair
Dr. Ronald Merrell

Virginia Commonwealth University, USA

Location
Baltimore, the largest city and cultural centre in the state of Maryland, is one of the largest sea ports in the mid-Atlantic United States. The harbour, which was once a major port of entry for immigrants coming to America, is now home to one of the major shopping and tourist attractions in the US: Harborplace. One of the exciting features that can be found there is the famous National Aquarium. Baltimore played a key role during the American Revolution, acting as the capital of the United States during that period. During the attack by the British in 1812, Francis Scott Key was famously inspired to write the lyrics for the American national anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner. Culturally, Baltimore is rich in history and architecture, and most visitors to the city are pleasantly surprised by the friendly people and maritime culture.

Scope
The topics of interest to be covered by ISPHT 2012 include, but are not limited to:

SYMPOSIUM 1: IMAGING AND SIGNAL PROCESSING

•Biomedical Signal Processing

•Biometrics

•Biophotonics

•Computational Biology and Biological Networks

•Computed Tomography

•Data Representation and Visualization

•Fuzzy Logic and Expert Systems

•Haptics

•Healthcare Informatics

•Human-Computer Interaction

•Image Ontology

•Integrated Medical Image Analysis

•Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

•Medical and Health Informatics

•Medical Communication Technologies

•Medical Cybernetics

•Medical Data Compression

•Medical Data Storage

•Medical Image Processing

•Medical Sensors

•Medical Signal Processing

•Microscopy

•Mobile Computing

•Nuclear Medicine

•Optical Imaging

•Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

•Radiology and Radiography

•Signal Processing of Physiological Signals

•Software Languages and Tools for Imaging

•Ultrasound Imaging

•Watermarking and Cryptography

•Wireless Medical Communications

•Wireless Sensor Networks SYMPOSIUM 2: TELEHEALTH AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

•Adaptive Telecommunication Systems

•Assistive Ergonomic Technology

•Assistive Medical Technology

•Assistive Rehabilitative Technology

•Assistive Robotics

•Assistive Software Technology

•Bioelectric Sensors

•Braille Displays

•Cognitive Retraining

•Ergonomic Furniture

•Geriatric Care

•Head-Mounted Displays

•Intelligent Tutoring Systems

•Mind Reading/Mapping Software

•Pedestrian Mobility Aids

•Pervasive Healthcare

•Prosthetics

•Rehabilitation Engineering

•Screen Readers

•Smart Homes

•Speech Synthesis

•Stroke Rehabilitation

•Surgery Simulations

•Tactile Graphics

•Tele-home Healthcare and Telemedicine

•Telematics Systems

•Telemetry

•Telerobotics

•Telerobotics and Telematics

•Teletext

•Traffic Telematics

•Ubiquitous Computing

•Vital Signs Monitoring

•Voice Recognition Software

•Wearable Devices

•Web-based Telehealth

Submission
Submit your paper via our website at: http://www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-771.html. All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.

The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by January 21, 2012. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email.

Initial Paper Requirements

All papers submitted to IASTED conferences must be previously unpublished and may not be considered for publication elsewhere at any time during IASTED's review period. Authors are limited to a maximum of three paper submissions.

Initial paper submissions should be full papers. Papers of up to 6 pages in length are included in the conference registration fee. An extra charge will apply for every additional page for papers longer than 6 pages. Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar before submitting to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not satisfactory.

When submitting a paper, complete the online initial paper submission form, designating an author who will attend the conference, and provide four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope, above.

Formatting instructions for initial papers are available at http://www.iasted.org/formatting-initial-page.html.

Reviewing

All papers submitted to this conference will be double-blind peer reviewed by at least two members of the International Program Committee and related technical committees. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality, significance, technical soundness, presentation, and references. The conference chair makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the paper.

Acceptance and Registration

Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by March 1, 2012. Final manuscripts are due by March 15, 2012. Registration and final payment are due by April 1, 2012. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.

Only one paper of up to eight pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers.

Final Paper Requirements

The final paper must be correctly formatted and submitted online at http://pdfportal.iasted.org.

The formatting instructions can be found at: http://www.iasted.org/formatting-final-page.html and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is eight single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font.

Tutorials
Submission

Proposals for three-hour tutorials must be submitted online by January 21, 2012. Submit tutorial proposals via the following web site address: http://www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-771.html.

Proposal Format

A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate:

•The topic.

•Background knowledge expected of the participants.

•Objectives.

•Time allocations for the major course topics.

•The qualifications of the instructor(s).

Special Session
Special session proposals must be emailed to calgary@iasted.org by January 21, 2012. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s).

Papers submitted to the special session must be received by January 21, 2012, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this session to be included in the conference program.

More information on special sessions is available at http://www.iasted.org/conferences/specialsession-771.html.

Journals
All papers submitted to this conference will be considered for possible publication in ACTA Press’ international journals. For additional information about the submission of papers, please visit: http://www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.

Indexing
The proceedings will be sent for indexing in the following:

•EI Compendex

•Inspec

•Google Scholar

•Scopus

Important Deadlines
Submissions Due January 21, 2012

Notification of Acceptance March 1, 2012

Final Manuscripts Due March 15, 2012

Registration Deadline April 1, 2012

Concurrent Conferences
ISPHT 2012 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences on:

•Human-Computer Interaction (HCI 2012)

http://www.iasted.org/conferences/home-772.html

Contact Us
For more information, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact:

IASTED Secretariat – ISPHT 2012

B6, Suite 101, Dieppe Avenue SW

Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 7J9

Tel: +1 403-288-1195

Fax: +1 403-247-6851

Email: calgary@iasted.org

Web site: http://www.iasted.org

Committees
To be announced.

If you are interested in joining the International Program Committee (IPC) for this conference, please submit your name, address, phone, fax, email, areas of specialty, a list of your most recent publications, a brief CV, and the name of this conference by email to calgary@iasted.org.