The 2003 International Conference on Embedded Systems and Applications
(ESA'03)
June 23 - 26, 2003
Monte Carlo Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Call for Papers

Paper submission deadline extends to March 1, 2003

Scope | Submission | Evaluation | Publication | Organization | Location | Information | Important Dates

The 2003 International Conference on Embedded Systems and Applications (ESA'03) will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 23 - 26, 2003. A special technical session of "Middleware Development for Networked Embedded Systems" has been approved by the conference General Chair and the Program Committee.

The widespread use of communication networks and SOC (system-on-chip) has triggered the transition from single computer embedded systems to networked embedded systems, which are embedded devices with wired or wireless network-enabled interfaces and able to communicate and share resources or information with other devices in a networked environment. These systems are interesting because the design of networked embedded systems include not only conventional hardware, software, but also networking ends, protocols, middleware, etc. Middleware is a layer of software between the embedded applications and the underlying operating systems, network protocol stacks, and hardware. The middleware provides services such as identification, authentication, authorization, coordination, gateway management, directories, and security. It simplifies the integration of components developed by multiple technology suppliers.

SCOPE

This technical session will cover various approaches, mechanisms, and technologies as well as challenges that remain to be overcome towards middleware development for networked embedded systems. Topics of interest include, but not limit to, the following:

SUBMISSION OF PAPERS

Prospective authors are invited to submit their draft papers (about 5 pages - single space, font size of 10 to 12) via e-mail to Andy Ju An Wang (jwang@spsu.edu) by March 1, 2003.

The length of the Camera-Ready papers (if accepted) will be limited to 7 (IEEE style) pages. Papers must not have been previously published or currently submitted for publication elsewhere. The first page of the draft paper should include: title of the paper, name, affiliation, postal address, E-mail address, telephone number, and Fax number for each author. The first page should also include the name of the author who will be presenting the paper (if accepted) and a maximum of 5 keywords.
All accepted papers are expected to be presented at the conference.

EVALUATION PROCESS

Papers will be evaluated for originality, significance, clarity, and soundness. Each paper will be refereed by three researchers in the topical area. The Camera-Ready papers will be reviewed by one person.

PUBLICATION

The conference proceedings will be published by CSREA Press (ISBN) in hardcopy. The proceedings will be available at the conference. Some accepted papers will also be considered for journal publication (soon after the conference). (In addition to the hardcopy, it is also planned to publish the papers on a CD.)

All conference proceedings published by CSREA Press are considered for inclusion in major database indexes that are designed to provide easy access to the current literature of the sciences (database examples: ISI Thomson Scientific, IEE INSPEC, ...).

ORGANIZERS/SPONSORS

A number of university faculty members and their staff in cooperation with the Monte Carlo Resort (Conference Division, Las Vegas ), will be organizing the conference. The conference will be sponsored by World Academy of Sciences and co-sponsored by Computer Science Research, Education, & Applications Press (CSREA: USA Federal EIN # 58-2171953) together with research centers, international associations, international research groups, and developers of high-performance machines and systems. The complete list of sponsors and co-sponsors will be available at a later time.
(Previous conferences' sponsors included: CSREA, the National Supercomputing Center for Energy and the Environment - DOE, The International Association for Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, The International Technology Institute (ITI), The Java High Performance Computing research group, World Scientific and Engineering Society, Sundance Digital Signal Processing Inc., the Computer Vision Research and Applications Tech., HP, a number of publishers of books and journals, ...)

LOCATION OF CONFERENCE

The conference will be held in the Monte Carlo Resort hotel Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (with any overflows at other near-by hotels). The Monte Carlo Resort is a mega hotel with excellent conference facilities and over 3,000 rooms. The hotel is minutes from the Las Vegas airport with 24-hour shuttle service to and from the airport. This hotel has many vacation and recreational attractions, including: waterfalls, casino, spa, pools & kiddie pools, sunning decks, Easy River water ride, wave pool with cascades, lighted tennis courts, health spa (with workout equipment, whirlpool, sauna, ...), arcade virtual reality game rooms, nightly shows, snack bars, a number of restaurants, shopping area, bars, ... Many of these attractions are open 24 hours a day and most are suitable for families and children. The negotiated hotel's room rate for conference attendees is very reasonable (79USD + tax) per night (no extra charge for double occupancy) for the duration of the conference.

The hotel is within walking distance from most other Las Vegas attractions (major shopping areas, recreational destinations, fine dining and night clubs, free street shows, ...).
For the benefit of our international colleagues: the state of Nevada neighbors with the states of California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona. Las Vegas is only a few driving hours away from other major cities, including: Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Grand Canyon, ...

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information about the special technical session or conference, please contact Dr. Andy Ju An Wang with the following contact information:

Andy Ju An Wang, Ph.D.
Technical Session Chair
Member of Program Committee for ESA'03

School of Computing and Software Engineering
Southern Polytechnic State University
1100 South Marietta Pkwy
Marietta, GA 30060, USA

Tel: (770) 528-3718
Fax: (770) 528-5511
Email: jwang@spsu.edu

Or you can visit the conference web page for further information.

IMPORTANT DATES

         March 1, 2003 (Saturday):      Draft papers (about 5 pages) due
         March 21, 2003 (Friday):       Notification of acceptance
         April 22, 2003 (Tuesday):      Camera-Ready papers & Prereg. due
         June 23-26, 2003:              ESA'03 International Conference