We are inviting new and unpublished papers on, but not limited to, the following topics:

1. Multimedia Modeling and Processing

    Media Representation and Algorithms
    Audio, Image, Video Processing, Coding and Compression
    Computer Graphics and Simulation
    Image and Signal Processing
    Multimedia Information Retrieval
    Multimedia Indexing
    Multimedia Network Transmission/Streaming
    Multimedia Standards and Related Issues
    Multimedia Databases, Content Delivery and Transport
    Current Challenges in Multimedia
    Multimedia Tools

2. Multimedia and Digital Convergence

    Home Entertainment Devices
    3D Video, Recording, Storage, Compression, Transcoding
    Cooperative Driving and Associated Automotive Technologies
    Advances and Challenges in HD Device Interconnects
    Green-Home Consumer Electronics Technologies
    Gesture and Expression Recognition
    Smart Grid
    Power Line Communication
    Robot/Drone Control, Mobile Robotics/Drones
    Consumer Electronics (CE) device platform
    CE operating system
    CE device driver/firmware

3. Ubiquitous and Pervasive Computing

    Ubiquitous Computing and Technology
    Context-Aware Ubiquitous Computing
    Physical Model of UI & SW
    Ubiquitous Database Methodologies
    Embedded Systems and Softwares
    Human-Computer Interaction
    Human Centric Computing
    High-performance Computing and Simulation and Modeling
    Wearable, Personal and Body Area Systems
    Context Modeling and Reasoning
    Adaptive and Context-Aware Computing
    Smart Object
    Multimodal Sensing
    Intelligent Platforms
    Internet of Things
    Parallel/Distributed System
    Grid and Cloud Computing
    Novel Machine Architectures

4. Ubiquitous Networks and Mobile Communications

    Tiny Operating systems and Middleware Supports
    Peer to Peer Network
    Machine-to-Machine Communications
    Mobile System Performance
    Wireless Communications
    Wirless Sensor Network
    Wireless Body Area Network
    Internet Access and Mobility
    Trustworthy Internet and Communications
    Mobile Data Management and Processing
    Cross-Layer Design and Optimization
    Algorithms and Protocols for Cognitive Wireless Networks
    Ad Hoc and Sensor Network
    Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks and Vehicular Technology
    WiMax/Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth Technology
    Beacon Technology
    Mobility Management
    Smartphone and Mobile Devices
    Social Networks and Computing

5. Intelligent Computing

    Artificial Intelligence
    Pattern and Speech Recognition
    Fuzzy Logic and Soft Computing
    Neural Networks and Applications
    Expert Systems
    Reinforcement Learning
    Behavior Network
    Deep Learning
    Decision Support Systems
    Automated Problem Solving
    Semantic Web and Knowledge Grid
    Knowledge Discovery and Representation
    Knowledge Acquisition
    Intelligent Web-based Business
    Intelligent Agents and User Interface
    Intelligent Information Fusion

6. Multimedia and Ubiquitous Computing Security

    Key Management and Authentication
    Authorization and Access Control
    Privacy and Trust Management
    Sensor Networks and RFID Security
    Security in Ubiquitous Databases
    Multimedia Information Security
    Intellectual Property & Licensing
    Digital Right Management
    CAS/STB Security
    Digital Forensics
    Watermarking
    Security in Commerce and Industry 

7. Multimedia and Ubiquitous Services

    Multimedia RDBMS Platforms
    Multimedia in Telemedicine
    Multimedia Embedded Systems
    Multimedia Standards
    Mobile Multimedia System and Services
    U-City and U-Town
    Smart Highway
    Smart Work
    Intelligent Transport Systems
    Location Based System
    Telematics
    Virtual Reality and Game Technology
    Mobile Gaming and Entertainment
    Location Based Services
    Ambient Intelligence
    Smart Home/Building/Spaces
    Green IT Services
    Semantic Web and Grid Services
    Smart-Camera and Multi-View Systems
    Surveillance System
    Entertainment Industry for MUE
    Ubiquitous Database Methodologies
    U/E Healthcare Services
    U/E-Commerce and Education

8. Multimedia Entertainment

    Music and Movie Distribution
    QoS and Security Support for Entertainment
    3D TV for Entertainment
    Computer Animation
    Technology for Entertainment
    Agent-based Entertainment
    Interactive Television and Theatre
    Massive Multiplayer Games
    Mobile and Wireless Entertainment
    Digital Interactive Storytelling
    Pervasive Entertainment
    Personalized and User-Adapted Television
    Sport, News and Entertainment
    Wearable Entertainment
    Wireless and Mobile Gaming
    Digital Entertainment and Sports
    Digital Entertainment and Pleasure
    Games for Special Audiences
    Human Computation Games
    Multimedia User Interfacer

9. Other IT and Multimedia Applications