Due to limited participation caused by the influenza pandemic the workshop on using Ink in Multimodal Applications within the W3C's Multimodal Architecture and Interfaces has been canceled.
This W3C Workshop is taking place right after the third International Workshop on Pen-Based Mathematical Computation (PenMath2009) during the meeting week of the Conferences on Intelligent Computer Mathematics (CICM 2009) in Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada.
The W3C Multimodal Interaction Working Group seeks to extend the Web to allow users to dynamically select the most appropriate modes of interaction for their current needs, including (a) needs of the specific users (e.g., users with disabilities) (b) across interactions (e.g., use keyboard instead of speech in a noisy environment) and (c) within interactions (e.g., speak a command and point to select the object of the command). Multimodal modes of input are especially important for devices with small displays and small or nonexistent keypads.
To achieve that purpose, the group is working hard on the following Multimodal specifications.
In order to make the above Multimodal specifications, especially InkML as a language for handwriting recognition, more useful in current and emerging markets, the Multimodal Interaction Working Group is interested in suggestions on how to improve the use of InkML in multimodal applications within MMI Architecture to support and integrate various user interfaces on multimodal devices, e.g., PDA, mobile phones and other handheld devices.
The goal of this workshop is to identify and prioritize requirements for changes, extensions and additions to Ink standards especially in Multimodal Applications developed based on the W3C's MMI Architecture as a means of making InkML more useful in current and emerging markets.
The workshop will discuss the following three questions:
The workshop will produce a document that will:
Attendees does not have to be familiar with the MMI Architecture but expertise on Ink technology is expected.
We expect several communities to contribute to the workshop:
Position papers are required to participate in this workshop. Each organization or individual wishing to participate must submit a position paper by the date shown below. Participation is pending acceptance of the position paper by the program committee.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to the following:
Position papers will be the basis for the discussion at the workshop. Papers should explain the participant's interest in the workshop, explain their position and include concrete examples of their suggestions. Position papers must be written in English. Examples in non-English languages are acceptable, but English explanation must be added.
Position papers should be written in in English. Examples may be illustrated with non-English languages with an English explanation. All papers should be 1 to 5 pages, although they may link to longer versions or appendixes. Allowed formats are (valid) HTML/XHTML, PDF, or plain text. Papers in any other formats (including invalid HTML/XHTML) will be returned with a request for correct formatting.
Papers must be submitted by email to member-mmiws-submit@w3.org before 1 June 2009.
Accepted position papers will be published on the public Web page of the workshop. Submitting a position paper comprises a default recognition of these terms for publication.
The Program Committee may ask the authors of particularly salient position papers to explicitly present their position at the workshop to foster discussion. Presenters will be asked to make the slides of the presentation available on the workshop home page in HTML, PDF, or plain text.
See the schedule below for submission and registration deadlines.
Stephen Watt, the editor of InkML, University of Western Ontario,
<Stephen.Watt@uwo.ca>
Kazuyuki Ashimura, Multimodal Interaction Activity Lead, W3C,
<ashimura@w3.org>
The current program committee consists of:
To ensure maximum interaction among participants, the number of participants will be limited. To ensure maximum diversity, the number of participants per organization will be limited in the event the overall participation limit is reached.
W3C membership is not required to participate in this workshop.
Workshop sessions and documents will be in English.
The workshop program will run from 8:30 am to 6 pm on both days.
The workshop will be held at Oakwood Resort in Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada .
Information about hotels will be distributed with acceptance letters.
Information on registration will be send with the notification of acceptance.
Date | Event |
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1 June 2009 | Deadline for position papers. Submit position papers to member-mmiws-submit@w3.org. |
15 June 2009 | Acceptance notification and registration instructions sent. Program and accepted position papers posted on the workshop website. |
1 July 2009 | Deadline for registration. |
10 July 2009 | Workshop Begins (8:30 AM) |
11 July 2009 | Workshop Ends (6:00 PM) |
20 July 2009 | Conference minutes and conference deliverables posted on the workshop website. |
Stephen Watt and Kazuyuki Ashimura, Workshop Co-chairs
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