| Chair: | Kazuhiko Kawahara, JP (Kyushu University) |
| Co-Chairs: | Kazuma Hoshi, JP (Nihon University) |
| Atsushi Marui, JP (Tokyo University of the Arts) |
| Keywords: |
Measurement & Instrumentation of Audio Devices, Including Transducers |
| Audio Signal Processing |
| Spatial Audio |
| Room Acoustics |
| Perception & Evaluation of Audio Applications |
| Abstract: |
Nowadays, digital audio products seem to become full growth in consumer electronics. Novel and advanced technologies are required for the enrichment of our new audio and acoustic experiences. Moreover, revisiting contemporary audio engineering is also required to design new audio devices and products. This organized session aims at discussing recent research results in technique and application of audio engineering, such as audio digital processing, spatial audio, room acoustics, entertainment, and perception and evaluation of such applications, and so forth. |
| Chair: | Ichiro Toyoshima, JP (Toshiba) |
| Co-Chairs: | Shingo Yamaguchi, JP (Yamaguchi University) |
| Daisuke Ishii, JP (University of Fukui) |
| Keywords: |
Formal Specification & Modeling |
| Model-based Development |
| Reactive, real-time, hybrid, & cyber-physical systems |
| Formal verification of safety, security, dependability, & reliability |
| Application to Practical Systems |
| Abstract: |
Establishing the reliability of networked consumer electronic products is important. The use of formal/mathematical methods is known as a promising approach in designing reliable consumer electronic products. The organized session aims at stimulating research on formal/mathematical approach to consumer electronics and its applications. The major topics include: formal specification and modeling; model-based development; formal verification; application to real-time, hybrid and dependable systems; formal methods for safety, security, and reliability; computer tools; and applications. The session organizers also welcome authors to submit reports on formal approaches to larger systems such as AGVs and smart elevators. |
| Chair: | Thinagaran Perumal, MY (Universiti Putra Malaysia) |
| Co-Chair: | Chui Yew Leong, MY (Catrino) |
| Keywords: |
Embedded Systems
- Embedded system architectures
- System/Network-on-Chip
- Reconfigurable Computing
- Application Specific Processors and Embedded Devices
- Hardware/ Software co-design
- Real-Time Systems
- Embedded Operating Systems
- Embedded System Software and Optimization
- Bio-Inspired Computing for Embedded Systems
- Others and Emerging New Topics
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Artificial Intelligence
- AI and Computational Intelligence for Embedded Systems
- AI in Consumer Electronics and Service Science
- Robotics and Automation
- Consumer Applications of AI
- Data Mining
- Wearable Intelligence
- Machine Learning and Translation
- Fuzzy Systems and Neural Networks
- Evolutionary Computing
- Cognitive Modeling & Semantic Web
- Computational Game Theory
- Others and Emerging New Topics
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| Abstract: |
In consumer electronics, the demand for AI and Embedded Systems are rapidly increasing. The hybrid influences as well as implementation of AI techniques in embedded systems are seen as trend setter in shaping the consumer electronics paradigm. In this session, advanced AI and Embedded System technology for consumer and personal application will be encouraged to be submitted. |
| Chair: | Yen-Wei Chen, JP (Ritsumeikan University) |
| Co-Chair: | Tomio Goto, JP (Nagoya Institute of Technology) |
| Keywords: |
Measurement & Instrumentation of Audio Devices, Including Transducers |
| Image Filtering |
| Super-resolution |
| 3D Image Processing |
| Photograph Image Processing |
| Entertainment Image Processing |
| Pattern Recognition |
| Computer Graphics |
| Image Compression |
| Noise Reduction |
| Display Signal Processing |
| Other Image Processing Technology |
| Abstract: |
In consumer application, the demand for image processing is increasing. In addition to the traditional television and camera, the new field of 3D application, photograph processing, entertainment image, image recognition, computer graphics, and image compression for personal use have been greatly progressed. In this session, every advanced image processing technology for consumer and personal application will be encouraged to be submitted. |
| Chair: | Shohei Kato, JP (Nagoya Institute of Technology) |
| Co-Chairs: | Takahiro Uchiya, JP (Nagoya Institute of Technology) |
| Atsuko Mutoh, JP (Nagoya Institute of Technology) |
| Ryota Nishimura, JP (Keio University) |
| Keywords: |
AI, Computational Intelligence & Intelligent Informatics
- Automated Reasoning & Reasoning under Uncertainty
- Search, SAT & CSP
- Knowledge Representation & Knowledge Management Systems
- Machine Learning & Data Mining
- Evolutionary computing, Bayesian & Neural Networks
- Decision/Utility Theory, Decision Optimization & Decision Support Systems
- Fuzzy Systems, Genetic Programming & Soft Computing
- Cognitive Modeling & Semantic Web
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AI in Consumer Electronics & Service Science
- Service Oriented Computing & Applications
- Big Data, Cloud Computing & Data-Intensive Applications
- Web search & Information Retrieval
- Simulation & AI/Expert systems in Service Management
- Integration Systems for Healthcare, Assistive Technology & Real Life Applications
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Applied Intelligent Systems & Domain Specific Applications
- Robotics, Computer Vision & Games
- Natural Language Processing & Understanding
- Bio‐informatics, Computational Biology, Medicine & Biomedical Applications
- WWW, Communication, Social Networking & Recommender Systems
- Games, E-Commerce, & Financial Applications
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Agent-Based Approach & Multi-Agent Systems
- Computational Game Theory
- Agent-Based Modeling & Simulation
- Agent-Based Scheduling, Planning, & Optimization
- Artificial Life & Artificial Societies
- Emergent Behavior
- Negotiation, Auctions & Mechanism Design
- Distributed Problem Solving
- Service Oriented Computing
- Ubiquitous Computing & Ambient Intelligence
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Robotics & Automation
- Automation Technologies for ITS & Smart Cities
- Applications of Social Robots in Entertainment, Service Robotics & Others
- Brain Machine Interface
- Humanoid Robots, Domestic Robots, Personal Robots & Service Robots
- Human-Centered Automation
- Rehabilitation Robotics & Assistive Robotics
- Robots in Education, Therapy & Rehabilitation
- Simultaneous Localization & Mapping
- Swarm Intelligence & Stigmergic Behavior
- Swarm Robotics
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Human-Robot/Agent Interaction
- Non‐verbal Cues & Expressiveness in Interactions: gesture, posture & facial expressions
- Monitoring of Behavior & Internal States of Human Subjects
- Detecting & Understanding Human activity
- Social intelligence & Social Presence for robots & virtual humans
- Creating Relationships with Robots & Humanoids
- Personalities for Robotic or Virtual characters
- Embodiment, Empathy & Intersubjectivity in Interaction with Robotic & Virtual characters
- Intelligence, Motivations & Emotions in Robots
- Conversational Informatics in Human-Robot/Agent Interaction
- Multimodal Interaction & Conversational Skills
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| Abstract: |
Advances in AI and robotics research provide a lot of benefits to consumer electronics and service science. For example, reasoning under uncertainty, machine learning, data mining, multi agent systems, and human-robot/agent interaction may be key technology for sophisticated service oriented computing and brilliant applications for consumer electronics. In this session, every advanced AI and/or robotics technology, especially the aboves research topics on practical AI and robotics applications are encouraged. |
| Chair: | B. B. Gupta, IN (National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra) |
| Co-Chairs: | Shingo Yamaguchi, JP (Yamaguchi University) |
| Miro Lehtonen, TH (Kasetsart University) |
| Keywords: |
Information Security |
| Cyber Security & Forensics |
| Cloud Computing Security |
| Mobile & Web Security |
| Security, Trust & Privacy Measurement |
| Abstract: |
Cyber security is an increasingly important requirement for global business and modern society as day to day operations are significantly hindered when Internet is “down”. Therefore, the challenge is to understand cyber risk and development of an effective cyber security system as technology continues to rapidly evolve and our systems become ever more complex. Trustworthiness and security of the Internet not only benefit on-line businesses, but they also strengthen public safety (and/or national security).
The objective of this special session is to provide a premier international platform to attract participants to discuss and present the most recent challenges and developments for knowledge enhancement in the area of cyber security and its best practices for the real world. This special session will be very beneficial for the participants to present their innovative ideas and to interact with some pioneer researchers in cyber security research domain
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| Chair: | Shigeaki Tanimoto, JP (Chiba Institute of Technology) |
| Co-Chairs: | Atsushi Kanai, JP (Hosei University) |
| Toru Kobayashi, JP (Nagasaki University) |
| Xiaodong Lu, JP (Electronic Navigation Research Institute) |
| Keywords: |
Network-connected Consumer Applications (including IoT) |
| Cloud Cooperation Computing |
| Cloud Cooperation Security/Management |
| Smart TV Computing |
| Drone/Robot Computing using Cloud Computing |
| Open Data |
| Abstract: |
With the spread of the Internet and cloud computing, heterogeneous devices (Smart phone, Smart TV, many kinds of Sensors, surveillance camera, drone, robot and other kind of consumer electronics) have been connected to the Internet and cloud services. Therefore, the importance of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and Open Data will continue to grow with the increasing pervasiveness of ICT and the development of the Internet of Things (IoT). In this special session, all technical issues about network-connected consumer applications (including IoT), cloud cooperation computing, cloud cooperation management, smart TV computing and drone/robot computing by using cloud will be encouraged to be submitted. Wide range of technologies and applications based on cloud computing related to consumer devices will be welcomed. |
| Chair: | Takahiro Ogawa, JP (Hokkaido University) |
| Co-Chair: | Shogo Muramatsu, JP (Niigata University) |
| Keywords: |
Image/Video Coding, Restoration & Enhancement |
| Image/Video Recognition & Semantic Analysis |
| Image/Video Retrieval & Recommendation |
| Image/Video Analysis & Applications |
| Multidimensional Signal Processing |
| Abstract: |
In recent years, there have been proposed many emerging technologies in the field of image and video processing, and they greatly contribute to developments of new services and products. For example, deep learning, sparse representation, graph signal processing are well known as the representative technologies in this decade. Furthermore, new technologies can be realized by introducing not only new theories but also new software and hardware developments. This organized session aims at discussing these emerging technologies. The topics of interest in this organized session include, but are not limited to image/video coding, restoration, enhancement, recognition, semantic analysis, retrieval and recommendation. Furthermore, since “image/video analysis and applications” and “multidimensional signal processing” are also included as its topics, this organized session covers wide range of scope. |
| Chair: | Shingo Yamaguchi, JP (Yamaguchi University) |
| Co-Chair: | Nobuo Funabiki, JP (Okayama University) |
| Keywords: |
Online Learning Systems
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Intelligent Tutors
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Educational Software
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Simulation Systems for Education and Training
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| Personalized and/or Adaptive Learning Systems |
| Abstract: |
The objective of this organized session is to bring together educators and engineers and provide them with a field for discussing e-learning technologies and their application. Needless to say, most of them are supported by various CE products. This session welcomes any research topics related to online learning systems, intelligent tutors, educational software, simulation systems for education and training, collaborative learning tools, personalized and/or adaptive learning systems, learning with mobile devices, wearable devices and interfaces for learning, and so on. |
| Chair: | Makio Fukuda, JP (Osaka International University) |
| Co-Chairs: | Tomoyuki Takami, JP (Osaka Electro-Communication University) |
| Toshihiro Hayashi, JP (Kagawa University) |
| Masayuki Ueno, JP (Osaka Electro-Communication University) |
| Keywords: |
Computer, Video, Console & Internet Games |
| Amusement / Serious Games |
| Games for Education & Learning / Edutainment |
| Interactive Games with Intelligent Agent |
| Human Interface technology for Games |
| Individual & Social Impact of Game Playing |
| Assessment of Game Impact |
| Storyboarding & Storytelling |
| Tools for Game Design & Game Studies |
| Abstract: |
The session's focus is on innovative research and technology for game amusement on all platforms such as PC, PDA, Smartphone, the Internet, and the game machine. Robots, intelligent toys, and the like are included. Games have an impact on individual humans, on peer groups, and on the whole society. Therefore, undersstanding the way in which games affect humans and the effects of game playing are within scope. This includes researches on learning effects, e.g., and assessment tools. Game Amusement Society of Japan manage this session. Please contribute positively at this session.
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| Chair: | Ryoichi Suzuki, JP (Kanazawa Institute of Technology) |
| Co-Chairs: |
Seiji Nishifuji, JP (Yamaguchi University) |
| Shenglin Mu, JP (Hiroshima National College of Maritime Technology) |
| Keywords: |
Health Monitoring |
| Life Support Technology |
| Rehabilitation Technology |
| Assistive Devices Technology |
| Mechatronics / Robotics |
| Sensors & Systems for Social Welfare |
| Interfaces for Disabled |
| Personalized Biomedical Devices, Sensors & Systems |
| Biomedical Informatics |
| Abstract: |
Being healthy and improvement of the quality of life are crucial social issues in super-aging societies such as Japan. The role of technologies in health monitoring, personalized biomedicine and life support has been becoming more and more important to support these societies. This session focuses on innovative and challenging researches and technologies in healthcare and life support technology which includes advanced health monitoring sensors and devices, life support systems, rehabilitation systems, assistive devices, mechatronics and robotics, personalized biomedical devices, sensors and systems, biomedical informatics and interfaces for communication with disabled people. This session also welcomes all researches and technologies in relation to smart health monitoring and new life support technology other than the above challenge technical issues. |
| Chair: |
Thi Thi Zin, MM (University of Miyazaki, Japan) |
| Co-Chair: |
Hiromitsu Hama, JP (Osaka City University, Japan) |
| Keywords: |
The IoT technology & concept includes the following topic but not limited to;
- Data collection & storage for deep learning in IoT,
- Supervised, semi-supervised, & unsupervised machine learning,
- Image Processing techniques & their applications,
- Real-time vision through efficient deep convolutional neural networks (CNN),
- Networked & embedded sensors,
- Image recognition,
- Object detection & tracking, Object Classification,
- Image Retrieval, Image search,
- Augmented reality,
- Decision support & decision making
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These bring many business opportunities and add to the complexity of information technology such as:
- Optimization techniques,
- Intelligent transportation systems,
- Video surveillance monitoring systems,
- Consumer products identification, classification and tracking.
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Moreover, it includes
- Cloud Computing,
- Data and Information Processing,
- Communication Networks,
- Big Data/Analytics etc.
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| Abstract: |
In the era of the Internet of Things (IoT) where estimated size at 50 billion connected objects (Things) new kinds of data are becoming available rapidly, there is a growing demand for efficient yet powerful algorithms to consume internet of things (IoT)-generated big data and extract needed information from it. In this aspect, among the promising and popular methods, Deep learning and related methods have been playing the leading roles. This special organized session aims to highlight problems and future challenges in smart consumer electronic environments and invite researchers working associated technologies like IoTs, machine learning and deep learning for big data, and for addressing issues related to the information and image processing. |
| Chair: | Toru KIRYU, JP (Niigata University) |
| Co-Chair: | Naoki KOBAYASHI, JP (Saitama Medical University) |
| Keywords: |
Guidelines for Image Safety |
| Ubiquitous interface based on stress or comfortability measurement |
| Evaluation of Visual Induced Motion Sickness and Display Conflict |
| Evaluation with Integrated sensory perception |
| Abstract: |
Image Safety and Comfortability of ubiquitous interface is to provide and promote an environment for consumer electronics systems without adverse effects by conflict of display or usage stress. However it is difficult to evaluate or to measure the comfortability or discomfort effectively just using statistical technique of subjective score or bio-signal index. The objective of this special session/workshop is to attract participants for new proposals and discussions about integrated sensory perception for effective evaluation and measurement of image safety and ubiquitous system. And we also discuss image safety guidelines and ubiquitous system design based on the integrated sensory perception. |
| Chair: | Tomotaka Wada, JP (Kansai University) |
| Co-Chairs: | Naohisa Hashimoto, JP (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology) |
| Masahiro Fujii, JP (Utsunomiya University) |
| Supported by: | IEICE Technical Committee on Intelligent Transport Systems Technology (ITS) |
| Keywords: |
Intelligent Vehicle, Smart Vehicle & Connected Vehicle |
| Personal Mobility & Smart Mobility |
| Communications, Networks, Sensing & Image Processing |
| Human Machine Interaction & Infra Cooperative System |
| ITS Development & Societal Challenges |
| Abstract: |
Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) are important systems utilizing synergistic technologies and systems integration engineering concepts to develop and improve various kinds of transport systems. In the near future, ITS systems will lead to fundamental breakthroughs in safety, congestion reduction, driving comfort, and environmental friendliness, bringing them to levels far higher than those provided by current transport systems. Many researchers and engineers advance the theoretical, simulated, experimental, and operational aspects of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Information and Communication Technologies as applied to ITS. The objective of this organized session is to discuss up to date issues concerned with Intelligent Transport Systems. |
| Chair: | Balwinder Raj, IN (National Institute of Technology Jalandhar) |
| Co-Chair: | B.B.Gupta, IN (National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra) |
| Keywords: |
Novel semiconductor devices & Micro/Nano-electronics |
| Digital/Analog VLSI Circuits & Systems |
| VLSI Computer-aided modeling, simulation and experimental research |
| Hardware implementation with FPGA |
| Nanotechnology-based VLSI & Reconfigurable Systems |
| Abstract: |
Organized Session on Microelectronics and VLSI Design (OS-MVD) in GCCE 2017 will provide a unique opportunity for the microelectronics, nanoscale semiconductor devices, VLSI design and technology scientists, engineers, educators, students and researchers from all over the world to exchange their scientific ideas, views and thoughts with fellow researchers and participants. This session will address some of the most relevant, state-of-the-art issues and topics involved in Microelectronics and VLSI Design dealt with advanced technology. Papers are invited which exhibits the application of micro/nano semiconductor devices for VLSI design but not limited to topics. |
| Chair: | Khaleel Ahmad, IN (Maulana Azad National Urdu University) |
| Co-Chairs: | Rosilah Hassan, MY (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) |
| M. A. Rizvi, IN (National Institute of Technical Teacher Training and Research) |
| Piyush Shukla, IN (Rajiv Gandhi Technological University) |
| Keywords: |
Opportunistic Network |
| Security, Privacy and Trust |
| MANETs |
| Sensor Network |
| Mobile Agent |
| Anonymity |
| Mixnet |
| Abstract: |
IInspiration for opportunistic networks has come from budding trends towards the pervasive computing and communication environments, where diverse networked devices with very dissimilar features of manipulating communication environment and different related capabilities of using this environment for the sake of the user’s service. An opportunistic network consists of numerous nodes in the identical area. Irrespective of this still an opportunistic networking approach concedes to barter information among themselves, but it may be deteriorated by delay in message transmission, as information needs to be buffered and has to wait until a path is idle routing towards the destination. Vast clusters of hardware and applications are planted in a mobile unit, so as to enable it to communicate make it adequate enough to tolerate any load. Moreover, granting nodes to establish and release connections allow for further innumerable novel applications In order to support data or communication integrity and authenticity, the security service offers different operations on information to make it safe from vulnerable changes during transformation from one hop to another.
The objective of this special session is to provide a forum for PhD Students, Academicians, researchers, scientists and engineers to present the research in this area.
- Opportunistic Network
- Security, Privacy and Trust
- Anonymity
- Amorphous Opportunistic Network
- Semantic Opportunistic Network
- Gnutella Opportunistic Network
- Freenet Opportunistic Network
- ZebraNet
- Routing Techniques
- Delay Tolerant Networks (DTN)
- Mobile Ubiquitous LAN Extension (MULEs)
- SWIM (Shared Wireless Info-station Model)
- Pocket Switched Network
- Mobile Social Networking
- Vehicular Networks
- MANETs
- Sensor Network
- Mobile Agent
- Mixnet
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention System
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| Chair: | Huang-Chia Shih, TW (Yuan Ze University) |
| Co-Chairs: | Wei-Yu Chiu, TW (Yuan Ze University) |
| Ting-Lan Lin, TW (Chung Yuan Christian University) |
| Keywords: |
Real-time Data Analytics |
| Image/Video Processing |
| Video Compression and Transmission |
| Embedded System |
| Pattern Recognition |
| Energy Consumption and Management |
| Sensor Network |
| Sensor Fusion |
| Building Commissioning |
| Environment Monitoring |
| Multiobjective Fuzzy Control |
| Other Signal Processing topics in Smart House |
| Abstract: |
In recent years, applications in smart house have become increasing for consumer electronics field. In addition, the research topics in vision system, building commissioning, energy management, sensor network, and real-time embedded system are highly related with the energy consumption of that building. Besides conventional sensors, the image/video/depth sensors are the frequently used as input devices for building monitoring. Thousands of data about buildings need to be handled and analyzed. In this session, every large-scale signal processing for software and hardware contributions will be encouraged to be submitted. |
| Chair: | Kensuke Kageyama, JP (Saitama University) |
| Co-Chairs: | Kazuyuki Kojima, JP (Saitama University) |
| Mamoru Iwaki, JP (Niigata University) |
| Keywords: |
Mobile services and applications for QoL improvement |
| Health and medical apparatus for QoL improvement |
| QoL improvement based on Audio and Visual technologies |
| IoT and Ambient technologies for QoL improvement |
| Assistive technologies for disabled and elderly people’s QoL |
| Abstract: |
This organized session aims to discuss about the consumer-electronics-related technologies for improvement of human’s quality of life (QoL). Recent advances in electrical and electronic technologies have been changing our quality of life dramatically due to the low-cost high-performance devices which become widespread in every possible environment around us. This session deals with the technologies such as IoT and ambient technologies, mobile devices and applications, AV technologies, assistive devices regarding to improvement of our quality of life. But, not limited to these key terms. |
| Chair: | Norihiko Shinomiya, JP (Soka University) |
| Co-Chair: | Michiko Nishiyama, JP (Soka University) |
| Keywords: |
Sensors, actuators and systems for smart space |
| Applications for health care management, automotive, security, environmental monitoring and robotics |
| Optical, electromagnetic, chemical, biological and physical sensors |
| Sensors phenomena, fusion, modelling and characterization |
| Wireless sensor network and Internet-based communications |
| Human interface and wearable applications |
| Abstract: |
Smart space with various sensing technologies has been desired in consumer services such as welfare, entertainment, automotive and agriculture services. They might want to be offered in coexistence with human and robotics to create comfortable human daily life without stress. This session is expected to discuss a wide range of researches on “sensing technologies and applications for consumer services” for providing livelihood support, which is an element and core technology, in order to facilitate future innovation. The subject of this session might include sensors, actuators, devices, network, human interface, service algorithm, consumer electronics, and robotics, however, not limited to them. |
| Chair: | Ryota Nishimura, JP (Tokushima University) |
| Co-Chairs: | Norihide Kitaoka, JP (Tokushima University) |
| Hiromitsu Nishizaki, JP (Yamanashi University) |
| Keywords: |
Speech recognition in practical use |
| Spoken dialog system |
| Voice search |
| Spoken language / speech processing in daily life |
| Abstract: |
In recent years, the performance of digital devices such as smartphones has improved dramatically, and new machine learning technologies as typified by deep learning has also attracted much attention. This has resulted in spoken language processing techniques such as speech recognition to achieve good performance
and resulted in it being practical for consumer's use. Recently, the consumer electronics companies have also began to develop applications of spoken language technologies for home appliances. This trend shows that spoken language processing technologies will become pervasive in our daily life in the near future.
In this session, we encourage studies related to spoken language processing technologies that could be beneficial for our daily life. For example, we welcome studies on speech recognition technology (for example, but not limited to) such as voice search, spoken dialog systems with home electric appliances or vehicles, spoken-language technology-based CALL system, etc.
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| Chair: | Kingkarn Sookhanaphibarn, TH (Bangkok University) |
| Co-Chairs: | Worawat Choensawat, TH (Bangkok University) |
| Romuald Jolivot, TH (BU-CROCCS) |
| Keywords: |
Simulation Systems |
| Sensing Technologies |
| Safety Training Systems |
| Smart Systems |
| Digital Signal Processing |
| Abstract: |
Health and safety is a key for human life. The objective of this organized session is to bring together researchers and engineers and provide them with a field for discussing virtual reality technologies and their application involving health monitoring and safety issues. Most of them are supported by various consumer electronics products. The session focused on any research topics related to simulation systems, monitoring systems, smart systems, and training systems in health and safety. The session also includes topics addressing digital signal processing, collaborative learning tools, and sensing device technology for health and safety. |