IPSN 2014 - The 13th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Information Processing in Sensor Networks

The International Conference on Information Processing in Sensor Networks (IPSN) is a leading, single-track, annual forum on research in networked sensing and control, broadly defined. IPSN brings together researchers from academia, industry, and government to present and discuss recent advances in both theoretical and experimental research. Its scope includes signal and image processing, information and coding theory, databases and information management, distributed algorithms, networks and protocols, wireless communications, collaborative objects and the Internet of Things, machine learning, mobile and social sensing, and embedded systems design. Of special interest are contributions at the confluence of a multiple of these areas.
In addition to regular research papers, in IPSN 2014, we also encourage submissions of Challenge Papers that lay out visions and future challenges in the field of information processing in sensor networks. Challenge papers are up to 6 page long and the title should start with “Challenge: … ” These submissions are reviewed based on the novelty of the concepts and potential of impacting the field.
The conference features two submission tracks, the Information Processing (IP) track, and the Sensor Platforms, Tools and Design Methods (SPOTS) track. Authors are encouraged to read the foci of the tracks and make indications in the submission site accordingly. However, submission tracks are for review preference only. The program committees work together in the review process.
Topics:
The IP track focuses on algorithms, theory, and systems for information processing using networks of embedded, human-in-the-loop, or social sensors. Topics covered in the IP track include, but are not limited to:
Sensor data processing, mining, and machine learning
Data storage, management, and retrieval
Coding, compression and information theory
Detection, classification, tracking, reasoning, and decision making
Sensor tasking, control, and actuation
Theoretical foundation and fundamental bounds
Network and system architectures and protocols
Location, time, and other network services
Programming models and languages
Mobile, participatory, and social sensing
Innovative applications and deployment experiences
The SPOTS track focuses on new hardware and software architectures, modeling, evaluation, deployment experiences, design methods, implementations, and tools for networked embedded sensor systems. Submissions are expected to refer to specific hardware, software, and implementations. Topics covered in the SPOTS track include, but are not limited to:
Novel components, devices and architectures for networked sensing
Innovative sensing and processing platforms including cloud, crowd, and consumer devices
Embedded software for sensor networks
System modeling, simulation, measurements, and analysis
Design tools and methodologies for sensor networks
Network health monitoring and management
Operating systems and runtime environments
User interfaces for sensing applications and systems
Case studies highlighting experiences, challenges, and comparisons of platforms and tools
Submission:
Submissions must be full papers. Regular submissions are at most 12 pages, including figures, tables, and references. Challenges submissions are at most 6 pages. Note that page limits are the MAXIMUM lengths. Paper qualities are not judged by length.
Submissions must be in PDF format, on single-spaced 8.5" x 11" (letter) pages of two-column format, using 10-point type on 12-point (single-spaced) leading, with a maximum text block of 7" wide x 9" deep. Left and right margins must be >= 0.75". Top and bottom margins must be >= 1". Each column should be 3.33" with a 0.33" gutter. Each column must contain no more than 55 lines of text.
Key Dates (Tentative):
Abstract registration: Monday, October 7, 2013
Submission deadline: Monday, October 14, 2013
Paper notification: January 17, 2014
IPSN 2014: The 13th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Information Processing in Sensor Networks
Questions or comments about the website? Please contact Mohammed Shoaib, Web Chair, IPSN 2014