SCOPE
This conference will focus on six major themes. Topics include, but are not limited to:

Computer Graphics and Modelling

Computer Aided Design
Computer Graphics
Graphical Modelling
3-D Object Extraction
Surface Reconstruction
Surface Modelling
Solid Modelling
Geometric Modelling
Geometric Algorithms
Computational Geometry
Physically-based Modelling
Multi-Resolution Modelling
Hair Modelling
Texture Models
Modelling of Natural Phenomena
Model Validation
Computer Art
Artificial Intelligence Techniques
Applications

Rendering

Illumination Models
Volume Rendering
Rendering Algorithms and Systems
Parallel Rendering
Monti-Carlo and Finite Element Techniques
Image-based Rendering
Radiosity
Ray Tracing


Visualization

Information Visualization
Scientific and Mathematical Visualization
Distributed Visualization
Collaborative Visualization
Graph and Network Visualization
Visualization Algorithms
Visualization and Knowledge Discovery
Human Perception
Virtual Reality
Augmented Reality
Visualization of Virtual Objects
Real-Time Visual Simulation
Visualization Software
Computer Games

Imaging and Image Processing

Image Acquisition Techniques
Image and Pattern Analysis
Image Compression
Image Manipulation
Pattern Recognition
Image Segmentation
Image Synthesis Techniques
Digital Imaging
Internet Imaging
Digital Photography
Digital Video
Wireless Imaging
Color Imaging
Holographic Imaging
Volumetric Imaging
Multi-Spectral Imaging
Hyper-Spectral Imaging
Remote Sensing
Medical Imaging
Acoustic Imaging
Image Ontology
Computer Vision
Stereo Vision
Image Quality
Image Data Management
Software Languages and Tools for Imaging

Animation

Computer Animation
Artificial Intelligence and Animation
Virtual Humans
Robotics and Animation
Human Figure Animation
Facial Animation
Behavioral Animation
Character Animation
Particle Systems
Motion Capture
Plausible Motion Simulation
Motion Control and Kinematics
Collision Detection
Animation Languages
Animation Systems
Algorithms and Techniques
Virtual Tours
Applications

Human-Computer Interaction

Graphical Interfaces
Intelligent User Interfaces
Speech Recognition
Design Techniques
User Requirements
Collaborative System Design
Web Designing
Mobile Interfaces
E-Learning
Education
Interface Software and Tools
Interfaces and Agents
Applications


PAPER SUBMISSIONS

Initial Papers
Submit your paper via our website at: www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-679.html.

All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by September 15, 2009. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email.

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. Initial paper submissions should be approximately eight pages. Formatting instructions are available at: http://www.iasted.org/formatting-initial-page.html.


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. Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar prior to submission to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not satisfactory.

Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by November 1, 2009. Final manuscripts are due by November 15, 2009. Registration and final payment are due by December 1, 2009. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.

Final Papers
Send your final manuscripts via email to: finalpapers@iasted.org. The subject line for the final manuscript submission must include your six-digit paper number. The formatting instructions can be found at: www.iasted.org/formatting-final.htm and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is eight single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font. Only one paper of up to six pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers.

TUTORIALS
Proposals for three-hour tutorials should be submitted online by September 15, 2009. Tutorials are to be submitted via the following website address:
www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-679.html.

A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate the topic, background knowledge expected of the participants, objectives, time allocations for the major course topics, and the qualifications of the instructor(s).


SPECIAL SESSIONS
Persons wishing to organize a special session should submit a proposal via email to: calgary@iasted.org. 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 September 15, 2009, 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: www.iasted.org/conferences/specialsession-679.html.


JOURNALS
Expanded and enhanced versions of papers published in the conference proceedings can also be considered for inclusion in one of the IASTED journals. Information on the submission of papers to journals is available at www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.

Whole proceedings as well as single papers can now be purchased online. Please visit ACTA Press: www.actapress.com.

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

IASTED Secretariat – CGIM 2010
B6, Suite 101, Dieppe Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 7J9
Tel: 403-288-1195, Fax: 403-247-6851
Email: calgary@iasted.org
Web site: www.iasted.org