Call for Technical Papers
IEEE Consumer Communications and Networking Conference, sponsored by 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. CCNC 2008 will present the latest developments and technical solutions in the areas of wireless, multimedia, and 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, business application sessions, tutorials, and demonstration sessions. Authors are invited to submit complete unpublished papers, which are not under review in any other conference or journal. Authors should submit a five-page technical paper manuscript in double-column IEEE format including authors' names and affiliations, and a short abstract through EDAS. Submission guidelines and formatting details can be found under Author Information on the CCNC web site. Only electronic submission will be accepted.
Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
Wireless Routing and Transport
Ad-Hoc and Sensor Networks
Wireless Multimedia Networks
Wireless Home Networks: Architecture and Protocols
Body and Personal Area Networks
Vehicle Networks
Multi-hop networks
Delay Tolerant Networking
IMS support
Fixed and Mobile Convergence
Network Access and Communications
Physical and MAC Layer Issues
Wireless Access Networks (Wireless LANs, WiMAX, Cellular Networks)
Emerging Wireless Technologies (Ultra Wideband, OFDM, RFID)
Channel Modeling and Characterization
Multi-Channel Communications
Modulation, Coding and Diversity
Cross Layer Optimization
Seamless Roaming Techniques and Technologies
Multimedia Networking
Multimedia Streaming
Multimedia QoS Protocols
Distributed Network Protocols for Multimedia
Image/Video Multimedia Networks
Streaming Protocols and Security
High-Definition Audio/Video Networking
Distributed Coding and Network Coding for Multimedia
Entertainment Networks
Multimedia Support over Multi-hop Networks
Wireless Multimedia
Communications and Information Security
Wireless Security for Home Environments
Firewalls and Intrusion Detection for Home Environments
Worm defense in Consumer Electronics
Combating Phishing and Spam in Consumer Environments
Secure Configuration for Consumer Electronics
Consumer-friendly Security Models and Tools
Disinfecting Portable Devices Entering Home Environments
Control of Personal Data Stored on Consumer Electronics
Handling Power Attacks on Consumer Devices
Securing Wireless Mesh Networks in Neighborhood Environments
Authenticating Consumers to Service Providers
Location Privacy for Users of Consumer Electronics
Combating Botnets in Consumer Environments
Detecting and Controlling Cheating in Network Games
Technologies for Handling Theft of Portable Devices
Measuring and Evaluating the Security of Home Network Environments
Secure Operating Systems for Embedded Devices in Home Environments
Digital Rights Management Issues
P2P Networking and Content Distribution
P2P Algorithms and Architectures for CE Networking
Overlay and Application Layer Multicast
Peercasting and Overlay Content Distribution
Peer-to-Peer SIP
Novel CE Applications Enabled by P2P Computing
Resource and Data Sharing
Incentive Mechanisms
Reputation and Trust Mechanisms
P2P Platforms and Architectures
Overlay Networks
Emerging Technologies and Applications
Multi-Modal Interactions and Applications
Home Automation
Human-Machine Interface and Interaction
Next Generation Networks
Wearable Computers
Pervasive Computing and Contextual Systems
Human-Machine Interface and Interaction
Embedded Platforms
Middleware and Multiple Agents
Personalization
Digital Content and Digital Rights Management
● There will be a Best Paper Award and a Best Student Paper Award.
● There will be a Best Demonstration Award for the best demonstration, as judged by a special
Venture Advisory Committee.
● Several Student Travel Grants will be made available.
Important Dates
Technical Papers Due: 9 Jul 2007
Acceptance Notification: 14 Sept 2007
Final Camera Ready Artwork: 10 Oct 2007
Technical Program Chair: Bin Wei, AT&T Labs at bw@research.att.com
NEW IEEE/COMSOC POLICY: All accepted CCNC 2008 technical paper presenters must register at the FULL registration rate. For authors presenting multiple papers, one FULL registration is valid for up to three papers.
