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ELMAR International Workshop on
Video Processing and Multimedia Communications

VIPromCom'99

23 to 25 June 1999, Zadar, CROATIA

VIPromCom'99 WORKSHOP GENERAL INFORMATION

1^st ELMAR International Workshop on Video Processing and Multimedia Communications - VIPromCom'99, is organized by:

• Department of Radiocommunications and Microwave Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb
• Croatian Society Electronics in Marine - ELMAR, Zadar

1^st ELMAR International Workshop on Video Processing and Multimedia Communications - VIPromCom'99, takes place under the sponsorship of:

• Ministry of Science and Technology of the Republic of Croatia
• University of Zagreb
• Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing in Zagreb
• IEEE Croatia Section
• Croatian Telecommunications (HT)
• Croatian Radio Television, Zagreb (HRT)

VIPromCom'99 WORKSHOP ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Program Chair
Branka Zovko-Cihlar, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Program Co-chair
Sonja Grgic, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Publicity Chair
Branka Medved Rogina, Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Croatia

Financial Chair
Tomislav Kos, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Tutorials Chair
Karolj Skala, Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Croatia

Proceedings Chair & Secretary
Mislav Grgic, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Address:

Faculty of Elexctrical Engineering and Computing
VIPromCom Secretariat
Unska 3 / XII, HR-10000 Zagreb
CROATIA

Phone: + 385 1 6129 839

Fax: + 385 1 6129 717

E-mail: not available

URL: http://www.vcl.fer.hr/vip/

VIPromCom'99 WORKSHOP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME COMMITTEE

Paul Cristea, "Politehnica" University of Bucharest, Romania
Zarko Cucej, University of Maribor, Slovenia
Anthony Davies, King's College London, United Kingdom
Marek Domanski, Poznan University of Technology, Poland
Marko Jagodic, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Kalmán Fazekas, Technical University of Budapest, Hungary
Janus Filipiak, University of Mining and Metallurgy, Poland
Borko Furht, Florida Atlantic University, U.S.A.
Sonja Grgic, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Andy Kucar, University of Ottawa, Canada
Panos Liatsis, UMIST, United Kingdom
Basil G. Mertzios, Democritos University of Thrace, Greece
Pavol Podhradsky, Slovak Technical University, Slovakia
Karolj Skala, Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Croatia
Franc Solina, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Jan Turan, Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia
Krzysztof Wajda, University of Mining and Metallurgy, Poland
Branka Zovko-Cihlar, University of Zagreb, Croatia

VIPromCom'99 WORKSHOP INTERNATIONAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

Hrvoje Babic, Croatia
Anthony Davies, United Kingdom
Kálmán Fazekas, Hungary
Borko Furht, U.S.A.
Sven Loncaric, Croatia
Nedjeljko Peric, Croatia
Pavol Podhradsky, Slovakia
Branka Zovko-Cihlar, Croatia
Krzysztof Wajda, Poland

INVITED PAPERS

Zarko Cucej; Slovenia:
Image Compression: An Important Issue for Space Observation

Abstract:

In the article the suggestion for handling of large volume remote-sensed data based on results of the recent research of data fusion, hyper-resolution, compression and progressive visualization are summarized. A case-study for using in next generation of meteorology satellite is given.

Biography:

Professor Zarko Cucej received a B.Sc. degree from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia in 1976, and an M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree from the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Maribor in 1984 and 1990 respectively, all in electrical engineering. His previous appointments in the industry were as Design Engineer (1970-1976), Chief Engineer (1976-1980) and head of the lab for security systems. Since 1985 he has been with the Technical Faculty in Maribor, Slovenia, now known as the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, where he is an Associate Professor. He was a Visiting Professor at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USA in 1995 and visiting scientist at German Aerospace Center (DLR)/German Remote Sensing Data Center, Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany in 1998. His present research interests are in the field of signal processing and remote control. Professor Cucej is a member of IEEE.

Panos Liatsis, J.Y. Goulermas; United Kingdom:
Solving Feature-based Stereo Correspondence with Inter-Row Consistency Using Parallel Symbiotic Genetic Algorithms

Abstract:

Retrieval of depth information from the projection of a scene and the shape of appeared objects is carried out using multiple scene views and via triangulation the 2D coordinates of the projections are transformed back to the 3D coordinates of the real world visible surfaces. A new way of enforcing figural continuity in feature-based stereo matching , without the ordering constraint is proposed. An edge similarity criterion based on fuzzy logic and a weighted bipartite graph formulation of the underlying intra-row correspondence problems are proposed. Then it is shown how a deterministic algorithm can search for the optimum correspondences. A matcher based on Genetic Algorithms (GAs), which solves the same intra-row problems with equivalent accuracy is configured. These independent GAs are then modified to a set of cooperative Symbiotic GAs (SGAs) whose search is twofold. They seek matchings that maximise the local intra-row similarities and simultaneously try to maintain consistency at the global inter-row level. The performance of the system is exemplified and compared with dynamic programming and bipartite matching methods.

Biography:

Mr Panos Liatsis graduated in 1990 with a first class degree in Electrical Engineering from the Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. He is currently a LucasVarity Research Lecturer at the Control Systems Centre, UMIST and the director of the Intelligent Systems & Sensing Laboratory. He is also the UK leader of the EU "Network of Excellence in Intelligent Manufacturing Systems" and the organiser of the 1996 IEEE/IEE/IMC Workshop on Image and Signal Processing (IWISP). He has over 7 years experience in intelligent sensing & control systems research and has published over 30 scientific papers in the area of computer vision and intelligent systems and is the co-editor of the 1996 IWISP Proceedings. He is currently a partner in 2 EC-funded projects and has a track record of collaborative research with European industry and research centres, including BAe, BNFL and LucasVarity.

Pavol Podhradsky, Tulin Atmaca, Ivan Kotuliak; Slovakia/France:
Application of Wavelength Division Multiplex in Optical Networks

Abstract:

The paper will be focused on application of Wavelength Division Multiplex (WDM) in optical networks (broadcast networks, wavelength routing networks). Some aspects of the Physical layer of the WDM optical networks will be described. We will stress our attantion mainly to WDM optical network topologies and protocols applicable in WDM optical networks.

Biography:

Professor Pavol Podhradsky studied Telecommunications at Slovak University of Technology (STU) in Bratislava (1960-1965). Subsequently, he started work at the Telecommunications Department of STU Bratislava as a lecturer. He obtained his PhD degree in 1980. Since 1983 he has been an Associate Professor at the mentioned department. In 1990-1994 he was head of the Telecommunications department of the STU Bratislava. Profesional orientation: signal processing, theory of communication systems, telecommunication networks and services.

Krzysztof Wajda; Poland:
Voice Service and Telephony over ATM Networks

Abstract:

The paper presents standard solutions for transport of voice information via ATM network and some results of investigations showing system performance. Some technical problems such as voice compression, silence removal are also introduced. Important issue is specification of QoS parameters for voice-oriented services..

Biography:

Krzysztof Wajda was born in Poland, in 1958. In 1982 he received the M. Sc. Degree in telecommunications and joined the Telecommunications Department of the University of Mining and Metallurgy. He has been working on switching systems and adaptive control of circuit-switched networks. In 1991 he obtained Ph. D. degree in automatics. During the period 1991-1993 he was Postdoctoral scholar at Osaka University and Kyoto University, Japan. His current interest is in ATM networks, multimedia systems, traffic management. He is the author ofmore than 60 publications and author or co-author of 5 books (in Polish) on ATM technology and high speed networks.

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE

Wednesday, 23 June 1999

Thursday, 24 June 1999

Friday, 25 June 1999

PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL PROGRAMME

Wednesday, 23 June 1999

08:00-09:00 Registration - Hotel "Donat" (1^st Floor)

09:00-09:30 Opening of the ELMAR'99 Symposium

09:30-10:30 ELMAR'99 Symposium: Invited Papers

Session Chair: B. Zovko-Cihlar, V. Jeric

V. Muljevic; Croatia:
Old Croatian Ships on Adriatic Coast

P. Cukrov; Croatia:
Protection of the Croatian National Interests on the Adriatic

10:30-11:00 Cocktail - Hotel "Donat" (Ground Floor)

11:00-13:00 ELMAR'99 Symposium - SESSION: Radiocommunications 1

Session Chair: B. Modlic, D. Gulin

D. Gulin; Croatia:
Naval Surveillance Radar into the Future

N. Majurec, J. Bartolic, Z. Tabakovic; Croatia:
Low-Cost Broadband Attenuator Design

Z. Tabakovic, B. Brajan, N. Majurec; Croatia:
Rain Attenuation Analysis

G. Sisul, E. Zentner, N. Majurec; Croatia:
Electrical Short Dipoles

K. Malaric, J. Bartolic, B. Modlic; Croatia:
Standards in Radiocommunications

K. Malaric, R. Malaric; Croatia:
Computer Errors in Numerical Methods

A. Sarolic, B. Modlic, P. Pavic, V. Roje, D. Poljak; Croatia:
Harmful Shipboard Electromagnetic Fields - HF Radio Transmitter Measurements

D. Poljak, V. Doric, V. Roje, A. Sarolic; Croatia:
Modeling of Wire Antenna Arrays Using the Finite Element Integral Equation Method

13:00-15:00 Lunch Break

15:00-17:00 ELMAR'99 Symposium - SESSION: Radiocommunications 2

Session Chair: E. Zentner, B. Ivancevic

E. Zentner; Croatia:
Trends in Mobile Communication Systems Design

R. Zentner, Z. Sipus, J. Bartolic; Croatia:
Optimized Circularly Polarized Stacked Patch Antenna

S. Zentner, B. Kviz, B. Modlic; Croatia:
Soliton Communication System Limitations Due to Soliton Interaction

B. Ivancevic, K. Jambrosic, I. Zoric; Croatia:
The Quality of Audio Data Transfer via Internet

R. Simundic, D. Poljak; Croatia:
Comparision of Analytical and Numerical Techniques for the Calculation of Induced ELF and VLF Current inside Human Body

E. Sijecic; Croatia:
Low Speed Modem Noise Performance

E. Cular, B. Smiljanic; Croatia:
Frequency Division Demultiplexing of Real Signals with DFT Polyphase Analysis Filter Bank

L. Sumichrast; Slovakia:
Exact Transparent Boundaries for Two and Three Dimensional Beam-Propagation-Method Applied to Simulations in Photonics

D. Kolaric, K. Skala; Croatia:
Multispectral Fire Detection

M. Vrdoljak, D. Kovacic, S.I. Vrdoljak; Croatia/Austria:
Migration Paths towards the Third Generation Multimedia Services

17:00-17:30 Coffee Break - Hotel "Donat" (Ground Floor)

17:30-18:30 Commercial Presentations - Hall A

11:00-13:00 VIPromCom'99 Workshop: Invited Papers

Session Chair: B. Zovko-Cihlar, S. Grgic

Z. Cucej; Slovenia:
Image Compression: An Important Issue for Space Observation

P. Liatsis, J.Y. Goulermas; United Kingdom:
Solving Feature-based Stereo Correspondence with Inter-Row Consistency Using Parallel Symbiotic Genetic Algorithms

P. Podhradsky, T. Atmaca, I. Kotuliak; Slovakia/France:
Application of Wavelength Division Multiplex in Optical Networks

K. Wajda; Poland:
Voice Service and Telephony over ATM Networks

13:00-15:00 Lunch Break

15:00-18:00 VIPromCom'99 Workshop - SESSION: Video and Image Processing

Session Chair: P. Podhradsky, Z. Cucej

P. Cristea, R. Tuduce; Romania:
Wavelet Polyphase Signal Flow Graphs

I. Chromy; Czech Republic:
The Comparison of Properties of Several Discrete Transforms used for Video Compression

S. Rimac-Drlje, D. Zagar, Croatia:
On the Statistical Properties of the Wavelet Quantization Noise

S.-Y. Wang, C.-H. Cheung, K.-W. Cheung, L.-M. Po; Hong Kong:
Embedded Lossless Wavelet-based Image Coding with Successive Partition

R. Vargic; Slovakia:
Discrete Hybrid Wavelet Transforms and their use for Image Compression

M. Pistek, V. Ricny; Czech Republic:
Computer Simulation in the Video Signal Processing

M. Las Heras, J. Amat; Spain:
Fast Depth Obtaining System from Image Sequences

L. Mandic, S. Grgic, I. Srdic; Croatia:
Managing Colour in the Prepress Industry

W.F. Al-Azzo, A.O. Abdul Salam, M.F. Al-Azzo; Libya / United Arab Emirates / Iraq:
Direct Phase-Retrieval Approach for Long-Wavelength Imaging Applications

R. Sapina; Croatia:
Quality of Edge Detection Image Analyses

E. Diaconescu, M. Calugareanu; Romania:
Fuzzy Regional Method for Image Segmentation

M. Oravec, J. Polec; Slovakia:
Image Interpolation by Discrete Orthogonal Transforms and Multilayer Perceptron

H. Balasko, A. Lustica; Austria/Croatia:
Advantages of DSP Camera Processing

P. Skocir, B. Marusic, J. Tasic; Slovenia:
A Postprocessing Aproach to Wavelet Ringing Removal

K. Kers, S. Grgic, M. Grgic; Croatia:
Two-Dimensional Wavelet Transform in Image Compression

M. Ravnjak, M. Grgic, B. Zovko-Cihlar; Croatia:
Features of Wavelet Filters in Still Image Compression

J. Zaletelj, J.F. Tasic; Slovenia:
Efficient Shape Coding for Object-Based Video Compression

Thursday, 24 June 1999

09:00-12:00 ELMAR'99 Symposium - SESSION: General Topics, Acoustics and Vibrations

Session Chair: B. Radanovic, K. Ugrinovic

Z. Lazarevic, I. Kuzmanic; Croatia:
Some Characteristics of Electronic Chart Systems

K. Ugrinovic; Croatia:
Mathematical Model of Hydrofone Noise

V. Dadic, D. Ivankovic; Croatia:
Automatic Meteo-Oceanographic Measurements and Data Transmition in Real Time to Internet

T. Bielic; Croatia:
Characteristics and Structure of World Reefer Fleet

K. Horvat, V. Bakaric, O. Kuljaca; Croatia:
Why the CAN Protocol has become part of the NMEA 2000 Standard

M. Krcum, Z. Kulenovic; Croatia:
Tendencies in the Development of Shipboard Electrical Propulsion

Z. Kulenovic, M. Krcum; Croatia:
Elastostatic Analysis of Newly Designed Spring Element of Presure Cell

I. Mateljan, D. Buric; Croatia:
Nonlinear Distorsions Analysis of Pressure Condensor Microphones

A. Stimac; Croatia:
Ultrasonic Detection of Liquid Interface

B. Somek, A. Seder, M. Dadic; Croatia:
A Method for Determination of Guitars' Fundamental Resonant Frequencies

12:00-14:00 Lunch Break

14:00 Excursion

09:00-12:00 VIPromCom'99 Workshop - SESSION: Multimedia Communications

Session Chair: F. Solina, B. Medved Rogina

J. Pavasovic, K. Skala, J.F. Tasic; Slovenia/Croatia:
Using Agents for Engaged Learning

V. Kedmenec, M. Gerencir, M. Grgic, B. Zovko-Cihlar; Croatia:
Utilizing MPEG Compression for High Quality Videoconference

V. Klepac; Croatia:
Digital Tape Formats, Compression and Networking

M. Krcum, I. Vujovic, I. Kuzmanic; Croatia:
Multimedia Communication - Wavelet Analyses

P. Kosut, J. Polec; Slovakia:
Generalized Combined ARQ Scheme for Data Transmission

M. Suknaic, M. Grgic, B. Zovko-Cihlar:
The Design of 3rd Generation Air Interface

T. Kos, B. Zovko-Cihlar, S. Grgic, M. Grgic; Croatia:
Nonlinear Distortion in Broadband CATV Amplifiers

S. Rozman, F. Solina; Slovenija:
Image Database Queries Based on Interest Points

A. Stelter, P. Szulakiewicz; Poland:
Wireless ATM Medium Access Control Protocol Performance Evaluation

D. Runje, M. Kovac; Croatia:
Cryptographic Container for Multimedia Distribution

K. Bacic; Croatia:
Distribution of Compressed Signals

M. Pec, P. Planinsic, R. Svecko, J. Vrbanec, Z. Cucej; Slovenia:
WMCAST - Wavelet Multicast Scheme

B. Ratej, A. Chowdhury, M. Debevc, J. Vrbanec, Z. Cucej, R. Svecko; Slovenia:
Transfer Rate Tests for Cable Data Networks in Slovenia

P. Jancovic, J. Kacur, G. Rozinaj; Slovakia:
Start Point Detection of Vowels in Noisy Environment with Cepstral-Time Matrices

12:00-14:00 Lunch Break

14:00 Excursion

Friday, 25 June 1999

09:00-10:30 ELMAR'99 Symposium - SESSION: Telecommunications

Session Chair: M. Tkalic, W. Afric

J. Bonacic; Croatia:
Emergency Health Service Intranet System of Split-Dalmatian County

J. Visic, W. Afric; Croatia:
Expanding Paging Networks into the Next Millennium

W. Afric, J. Visic; Croatia:
New Telecommunication Services in HT - ERMES Paging Network

M. Kunstic, O. Jukic, M. Mikuc; Croatia:
Automatic Erlang Code Generation from SDL Specification

B. Somek, S. Fajt, I. Vidosevic, D. Gasparovic, M. Krhen; Croatia:
DECT Telephone

M. Nizetic; Croatia:
The Strategy of Artificial Intelligence Building into both PUNOa Program and MOST Model

M. Ferisak; Croatia:
Applying Neural Networks to Data Warehouse Search Tasks

M. Ferisak, K. Lukac, E. Sarjanovic, M. Tkalic; Croatia:
Application of Learning Automata and Neural Networks for Adaptive Management of Telecommunication Networks

10:30-11:00 Coffee Break - Hotel "Donat" (Ground Floor)

11:00-12:30 ELMAR'99 Symposium - SESSION: Navigation & Fleet Management

Session Chair: S. Simundic, A. Ticac

R. Filjar; Croatia:
Correlation Dimension of Static GPS Height Measurements

V. Tomas, A. Ticac, E. Zenzerovic; Croatia:
Strategy for Condition Based Maintenance

N. Matosic; Croatia:
Application of GPS in Vehicle Tracking and Positioning Systems

J. Budanko; Croatia:
Maritime Policy for a Future Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

I. Kuzmanic, I. Vujovic; Croatia:
Vessel Traffic Services System and New Improvements in Marine Safety

T. Tomisa, D. Krovinovic; Croatia:
Anchoring Winches Monitoring System

V. Simovic, S. Simundic; Croatia:
Concepts of Information Systems Reengineering used in Marine Shipbuilding

S. Simundic, V. Simovic; Croatia:
Knowledge Base Model in Expert System Structure for Warehouse Acceptance Activities in the Ship Construction Process

12:30-13:00 ELMAR Society Annual Meeting

09:00-10:30 ELMAR'99 Symposium - SESSION: Automation

Session Chair: L. Morawski, S. Mandzuka

R. Smierzchalski; Poland:
An Intelligent Methode of Ship's Trajectory Planning at Sea

S. Mandzuka; Croatia:
An Approach to Optimal Constrained Covariance Control

L. Morawski, J. Pomirski; Poland:
H_ Robust Ship Track-Keeping Autopilot

W. Gierusz; Poland:
Multidimensional, Nonstationary State Model of the Training Ship "KOLOBRZEG"

B. Borovic, B. Tovornik, B. Strah; Croatia:
On-line Approximation of Dynamical System Nonlinearities with Neural Networks

B. Strah, B. Borovic, M. Mavrin; Croatia:
Time Optimal Control of a Nonminimum Phase System

V. Bakaric, K. Horvat, N. Buzak; Croatia:
Unmanned Underwater Vehicles: Origins, Classification and Future

13:00 End of the ELMAR'99 Symposium

REGISTRATION - IMPORTANT !

Please fill your registration form. (You will receive your registration form together with Programme by regular post in the middle of May).

THE REGISTRATION FEE IS DUE BY 07 JUNE 1999.

IF NO PAYMENT IS RECEIVED BY 07 JUNE 1999 THE PAPER WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED IN THE PROCEEDINGS.

No more than 1 paper is allowed per Registration Fee. Each participant must pay one Registration Fee. Registration Fee includes: 1. Participation on the ELMAR'99 Symposium and VIPromCom'99 Workshop, 2. One copy of the Proceedings.

Please attach to your registration form a copy of the bank transfer.

One of the authors of each paper should fill the "Declaration of Attendance" and presenter autobiography notes.

Please return: 1. Completed registration form, 2. A copy of the bank transfer, 3. "Declaration of Attendance", 4. Presenter autobiography notes, by regular post (not later than 07 June 1999) to:

Prof. Branka Zovko-Cihlar
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing
Unska 3 / XII, HR-10000 Zagreb
CROATIA

NEW INFORMATION !!!

1. The official language of VIPromCom'99 is ENGLISH.
2. All regular presentations are limited to 10 minutes.
3. Please prepare your presentation on slides (transparencies). Power Point presentation WILL NOT be provided.
4. There have been some changes in bus and airplain connection schedule. Please check these web-pages for new data:

- Bus Station Zagreb:
http://bilbo.akz.hr/Eng/Time-table/Departures.asp

- Croatia Airlines:
http://www.tel.hr/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/ctnwww/Timeta.pl?lang=En&from=Zagreb&to=Zadar

- Zagreb Airport:
http://www.zagreb-airport.tel.hr/zagreb-airport/timtab/ZADEN.htm

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation for participants will be in Hotel "Barbara" or Hotel "Novi Park" (both in Borik Hotels complex) in Zadar. ELMAR'99 Symposium and VIPromCom'99 Workshop will be held in Hotel "Donat". The hotels are situated close to the sea within the pine groves in the Borik tourist region. Besides accommodation and conference facilities, Hotel "Barbara" has an outdoor swimming pool and can provide a wide range of sports activities.

Please fill your hotel reservation form, and send it by fax:

+385 23 332 065

(You will receive your hotel reservation form together with Programme by regular post in the middle of May).

SOCIAL PROGRAMME AND EXCURSION

Monday and Tuesday, 21 and 22 June 1999
3^rd University Sailing Regatta

Wednesday, 23 June 1999 - Hotel "Donat", Hall A, 09:00
Opening of the ELMAR'99 Symposium

Wednesday, 23 June 1999 - Hotel "Donat", Hall A - 17:30
Commercial Presentations

Thursday, 24 June 1999 - 14:00
Excursion - organised by Croatian Telecom, Zadar
- Meeting Point: Hotel "Barbara", Reception

Friday, 25 June 1999 - Hotel "Donat", Hall A - 12:30
ELMAR Society Annual Meeting

Link to old VIPromCom'99 pages
(with instructions for the submission of camera-ready papers, etc.)

Last update:
June 14, 1999

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