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The 5th COGAIN Annual Conference on COGAIN 2009:
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OverviewThe 5th international COGAIN conference on eye gaze interaction emphasises user needs and future applications of eye tracking technology. Robust gaze interaction methods have been available for some years, with substantial amounts of applications to support communication, learning and entertainment already being used. However, there are still some uncertainties about this new technology among communication specialists and funding institutions. The 5th COGAIN conference will focus on spreading the experiences of people using gaze interaction in their daily life to potential users and specialists who have yet to benefit from it. Case studies from researchers and manufacturers working on new ways of making gaze interaction available for all, as well as integrating eye gaze with other forms of communication technology are also particularly welcome. We also encourage papers and posters which reach beyond the special case of eye control for people with disabilities into mainstream human-computer interaction development, for instance using eye tracking technology to enhance gaming experience and strategic play. Now in its 5th year, COGAIN (COmmunication by GAze INteraction) is a European Union funded research Network of Excellence, which comprises 25 universities, manufacturers and end-user organizations from across the European Union together with partners from across the globe. More information about the COGAIN network can be found at www.cogain.org. The 5th COGAIN conference will be hosted by the newly formed COGAIN Association (www.cogain.org/association) and marks an important step towards making COGAIN a sustainable, independent organisation. This year we have chosen to collaborate with the Danish "Visiondays" (www.visionday.dk) where the COGAIN conference will act as a "forth Visionday". ThemesThe theme of the conference is "Gaze interaction for those who want it most". The conference committee invites the submission of short papers particularly in the following areas, although submissions in any area related to gaze-based interaction will be considered.
Papers which deal with the use of eye gaze to study the usability of mainstream applications and websites are not normally considered for inclusion in the conference. Program[Detailed program will appear here later] ExhibitionEye tracking device manufacturers and developers are welcome to demonstrate their products. Each attendant will be granted a space to present and demonstrate free of charge, but the project will not reimburse the attendants for travel costs or accommodation and will not make any hotel reservations. The exhibition will take place in the same location as coffee and lunch are served and where posters are presented. If you are interested in demonstrating your product at the COGAIN 2009, and have questions, please contact Bjarne Ersbøll, bjarne.ersboell@cogain.org. Important datesThe following deadlines are necessary to ensure timely production of the conference deliverables.
Submission of papers and posters
Authors are requested to submit their short papers using the COGAIN conference format: The submitted short papers will be blind reviewed. A condition of acceptance is that at least one of the authors will attend the conference. As a guide a short paper should be taken to mean about three pages of text (c. 1000 - 1500 words), plus supporting images/diagrams/tables. The text should be clear enough to allow reviewers to judge the potential of the paper’s suitability for COGAIN 2009. The official language of the conference will be English. The suitability of the paper will be judged by the reviewers on the following criteria:
The short paper should include in addition a cover page with: Title; All authors’ names (underline surname), affiliations, and addresses; Name of author to contact for correspondence; Email address and fax number of contact; Up to 5 keywords to describe the paper; Requirements for video presentation equipment. Posters should be 1-page and submitted as Microsoft Powerpoint or Adobe Acrobat (pdf files). The final posters should have a height of 1.20 m and width of 0.9 m (dimensions in feet: 3.94 by 2.95). Each poster should be supplemented with a cover page similar to the format used for short papers. A one-page abstract of posters to be included in the conference proceedings should be submitted in the same format as the short papers. Conference proceedings will be published in colour with an ISSN/ISBN number. Authors are requested to email their paper to the conference chair:
John Paulin Hansen, Proceedings[Proceedings will be published online at the time of the conference.] VenueThe conference venue is:
Building 308,
The conference building has ramp access for handicapped. Handicap rest-room facilities are available in a nearby building.
How to get to DTU can be seen on this link: Registration[Link to registration form will appear here ...] Join The COGAIN Association and take immediate advantage of the reduced prices for members. See more at www.cogain.org/association
COGAIN conference package for 26 May 2009
Daytime only conference participation for 26 May 2009 COGAIN conference banquet only: 80 EUR For participation in the Visiondays (27/5: Medical, 28/5: Industrial, 29/5: Graphical) please register separately on www.visionday.dk/a> AccommodationYou are responsible for booking your own accommodation. Recommended hotels near the conference venue are listed below:
Hotel Fortunen
Hotel Eremitagen
Ibsens Hotel
Ascot Hotel
Hotel Phønix Conference committee
Chairs: We hope to see you in Denmark! Previous conferencesCOGAIN 2005 COGAIN 2006 COGAIN 2007 COGAIN 2008 |
