CCNC 2012 - 9th Annual IEEE Consumer Communications and Networking Conference (CCNC2012)

IEEE Consumer Communications & Networking Conference, sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society, is a major annual international conference organized with the objective of bringing together researchers, developers, and practitioners from academia and industry working in all areas of consumer communications and networking.

IEEE CCNC 2012 will present the latest developments and technical solutions in the areas of home networking, consumer networking, enabling technologies (such as middleware), and novel applications and services. The conference will include a peer-reviewed program of technical sessions, special sessions, workshops, panels, demonstrations and tutorials.

?6 TECHNICAL TRACKS

Wireless Consumer Communications
and Networking

Wireless Home Networks
Wireless LANs, WiMax, Cellular Networks
UWB and OFDM
Multi-Channel, Multi-Hop and Cooperative Communications
Cross-Layer Design, Interactions and Optimization
Seamless Roaming Techniques and Technologies
Frequency and Channel Allocation Algorithms
Modulation, Coding and Diversity
Physical and MAC Layers Design Issues
Energy Efficiency and optimization
Emerging Standards
Network QoS
Smart Spaces and Personal Area Networks

Body and Personal Area Networks
IEEE 802.15 and Bluetooth-Based Networks
Power Control and Conserving Approaches
Pricing Models
Service Discovery
RFID for CE
Ad-hoc and Sensor Networks
Vehicle Networks
Delay tolerant Networks
QoS and Service Reliability
Data Management and Query Processing
Middleware for Smart Spaces and PANs
Context- and Situation-awareness for Smart Spaces and PANs
Real systems and measurement results for smart space and PANs
Multimedia & Entertainment
Networking and Services

Multimedia Communication and Streaming
Multimedia QoS and Protocols
Distributed Network Protocols for Multimedia
Image/Video Multimedia Networks
Streaming Protocols
High-Definition Audio, Image and Video Processing
Distributed Coding and Network Coding
Entertainment Networks
Multimedia Services
Multimedia Support over Multi-hop Networks
Wireless Multimedia
Field Trials and Measurements
Networking for Multi-player Gaming
Peer-to-Peer Networking and Content Distribution

P2P Platforms, Algorithms and Architectures for Consumer Communications
Overlay and Application Layer Multicast
Peercasting and Overlay Content Distribution
Peer-to-Peer SIP
Novel Consumer Applications Enabled by P2P Computing
Resource and Data Sharing
Incentive Mechanisms in P2P Networks
Reputation and Trust Mechanisms
Overlay Networks
Cloud Computing for Consumer-oriented Content Distribution
Portability and Mobility of Content in Intermittent
Consumer Networks
?Emerging and Innovative Consumer Technologies and Applications

‘Green’ and Environmentally-conscious Design and
Consumer Technology
Humanitarian uses of Consumer Electronics
Advances in Display Technology and their Practical Usage
HCI and Design Considerations
Consumer Device Design and Innovation
Design of e-Health and Mobile Health Technologies (Home Automation, etc.)
Studies of Consumer Technology for Well-being
Consumer Technologies in Emerging Markets and Challenged Economies
Consumer Technologies for Social Benefit (e.g.,
Voting, Reporting, Education, etc.)
Personalization Techniques
Uses of Multimodal input and Data
Pervasive and Contextual Computing Systems in Practice
Wearable Computing Systems
Smart Devices, Ambient & Intelligent Applications
Middleware and Embedded Platforms
Security and Content Protection

Security for Home Networks, PANs & BANS
Firewalls and Intrusion Detection
Worm and Malware Defences
Combating Phishing and Spam
Secure Configuration
Consumer-friendly Security Models & Tools
Portable Devices Disinfection
Control of Personal Data
Reputation and Trust Mechanisms
Authentication, Authority and Auditing for CE
Copyright and Privacy Protection
Digital Rights Management
Streaming and Network Anonymity
?IMPORTANT DATES
?TECHNICAL PAPERS DUE
June 3, 2011

?ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION
September 2, 2011
?FINAL CAMERA READY ARTWORK
September 30, 2011