ISPHT 2011 - ISPHT 2011 : The IASTED International Symposium on Imaging and Signal Processing in Healthcare and Technology

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
The IASTED International Conference on Imaging and Signal Processing in Healthcare and Technology (ISPHT 2011) will be an international forum for researchers and practitioners to exchange the latest research, results, and ideas in healthcare and technology.

Scope
The topics of interest to be covered by ISPHT 2011 include, but are not limited to:

SYMPOSIUM 1: IMAGING AND SIGNAL PROCESSING
Biomedical Signal Processing

Biometrics

Biophotonics

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

Mobile Computing

Nuclear Medicine

Optical Imaging

Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

Radiology and Radiography

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: www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-737.html. All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.

The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by January 10, 2011. 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 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 February 15, 2011. Final manuscripts are due by March 15, 2011. Registration and final payment are due by April 1, 2011. 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: 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 10, 2011. Submit tutorial proposals via the following web site address:
www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-737.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 Sessions
Special session proposals must be emailed to calgary-AT-iasted.org by January 10, 2011. 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 10, 2011, 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-737.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: www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.

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

Cambridge Scientific Abstracts
Conference Proceedings Citation Index
EI Compendex
FIZ Karlsruhe
INSPEC
Important Deadlines
Submissions Due January 10, 2011
Notification of Acceptance February 15, 2011
Final Manuscripts Due March 15, 2011
Registration Deadline April 1, 2011

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

IASTED Secretariat ? ISPHT 2011
B6, Suite 101, Dieppe Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 7J9
Tel: +1 403-288-1195
Fax: +1 403-247-6851
Email: calgary-AT-iasted.org
Web site: www.iasted.org