Demonstrations Co-chairs
Piyawadee "Noi" Sukaviriya, IBM Thomas J Watson Research Center
Steve Guest, Loughborough University of Technology
Deadline
20 September 1996, 17:00 (5:00 p.m.) local time at receiving address.
Send To
Piyawadee "Noi" Sukaviriya
IBM Thomas J Watson Research Center
Room 38-049
Route 134,
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, USA
Tel: +1-914-784-6342
Fax: +1-914-784-7007
or
Steve Guest
Dept. of Computer Studies,
University of Technology,
Loughborough,
Leicestershire LE11 3TU, UK
Tel: +44-1509 222692
Fax: +44-1509 211586
Email:
chi97-demos@acm.org
For More Information
Electronic versions of additional materials useful for preparing a submission
are available via this site, or by automatic e-mail server by sending e-mail to chi97-send-demos@acm.org
Demonstrations
Demonstrations offer a great opportunity to expose innovative interface concepts or HCI systems to conference participants. Demonstration sessions stimulate lively and less structured discussions, and often provide presenters with opportunities to solicit useful feedback, insights, potential user reactions, and to engage in social networking and the exchange of information. Demonstrations are intended to show both in-progress and mature implementations of novel interface ideas.
CHI 97 will include both refereed demonstrations, which require technical submissions, and walk-in demonstrations for which standard facilities will be provided at the conference site and can be scheduled in 30-minute time slots during the conference. Walk-in demonstrations do not require technical submissions.
Demonstrations will be presented in a relatively small room to encourage audience participation, to a larger audience lecture-style, or both. Demonstrations scheduled in small settings will be presented on an on-going basis lasting from two to four hours throughout the conference. Lecture-style presentations will last about 40 minutes and normally interleave explanations of technical approaches with live computer-based demonstrations. In addition to computer support, the lecture-style demonstrations are provided with audio/visual support and a large screen projection.
Small-setting demonstrations which allow conference attendees to actively participate are encouraged. Presenters have an option of utilizing student volunteers to run their demonstrations if it is preferable. Demonstrations co-chairs will work closely with presenters to make sure demonstrations are well represented and transition to student volunteers is done smoothly. Creative use of recorded material to enhance demonstrations performed by student volunteers might be appropriate and will be supported upon request.
Proposals for demonstrations will be evaluated on the basis of their presentation potential as demonstration materials and their promise for bringing new and exciting ideas to the conference. Commercial products are not eligible.
Suggested Areas of Demonstrations
Following the theme of CHI 97 "Looking to the Future", we are particularly interested in demonstrations in these areas:
Embedded systems and services, mobile devices, PDAs, wireless communications, increase use of innovative interface technology, for example, natural language understanding, pen and handwriting recognition, speech input, audio, and video.
Interactive television, electronic newspapers, Internet stations with intelligent support, for example, smart information retrieval, personal information organization and visualization, task automation, and agent services.
Remote learning, remote teaching, children education, collaboration, support for special education needs.
Review Process
All submissions will be reviewed for both content and presentation by at least two reviewers. Technical merit is based on new and significant concepts and the soundness of related technical approaches. Alternatively, technical merit can be based on innovative use of interface technology in various application areas. The components of the system being demonstrated should be described clearly and its research or practical claims should be properly referenced. Demonstrations judged to have little or no technical merit, or that appear to be a sales pitch for a commercial product will not be accepted.
Acceptance criteria include:
- originality, significance, innovation, and relevance of the work,
- maturity of the system as demonstrated by the script outline and screen pictures,
- quality of the demonstration, indicated by the script outline and screen pictures.
Format
A submission for refereed demonstrations consists of three parts: an Extended Abstract, a Proposal, and a cover page. A video-tape of the proposed demonstration can be submitted if it will enhance the proposal -- we will endeavor to accept any standard format but please contact the chairs first.
Prepare a two-page summary suitable for publication in the CHI 97 Extended
Abstracts, in the Conference Proceedings format. Since, if accepted, it may be read by people who have no opportunity to view the system, it must be understandable as is. Authors may include one or two screen-shots if they will help clarify the work presented. The abstract should contain appropriate references to papers and/or implementations of closely-related systems. Authors may use a submission to Papers or Technical Notes to replace the abstract.
A proposal for demonstration should contain:
- a statement of why a demonstration is the best way to present the work,
- a description of the relevance of the work to the CHI community, emphasizing its novelty, uniqueness and sound rationale,
- a statement about the commercial status of the technology,
- a description of who the presenter is (developer, designer, marketer, etc.),
- a detailed description of the necessary equipment support,
- a script outline of the demonstration scenario including screen-shots.
Computing support and special equipment needs must be specified on the Cover Page Three with detailed descriptions. We will consider such requests, and will evaluate them based upon our ability to support equipment needs and in accordance with our judgment about importance to the demonstration content. Presenters are encouraged to cover their special equipment needs.
The script outline should include at least six screen pictures. The outline should begin with a statement of problems and proposed solution. Snapshots should be use to highlight the scenario to be used during the demonstration.
Upon Acceptance
Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection by mid-November 1996.
Extended abstracts of accepted demonstrations will be published in the CHI 97 Extended Abstracts and in the CHI 97 Electronic Publication.
The primary author of each accepted demonstration will receive an Author Kit with detailed instructions on how to submit camera-ready and electronic materials for publication. These materials are due on 3 January 1997.
Submissions
- Your submission must be in English.
- Electronic and fax submissions are not accepted.
- Submissions which arrive after the deadline will not be considered.
- Your submission should contain no proprietary or confidential material and should cite no proprietary or confidential publications.
- Responsibility for permissions to use video, audio or pictures of identifiable people rests with you, not CHI 97.
- We strongly suggest the use of express mail or a courier service, for speedy delivery. Customs labels should bear the words "Educational materials with no commercial value."
Checklist
Please follow the steps in this checklist to ensure completeness in your submission.
[ ] Read the Conference Overview.
[ ] Fill out Cover Pages One, Two and Three.
[ ] Prepare the Extended Abstract (two pages) in the Conference Proceedings format for publication, as described above.
[ ] Prepare a Proposal for review, as described above.
[ ] Prepare a Script Outline for review, as described above.
[ ] Collect Cover Pages One, Two and Three, the Extended Abstract, the Proposal, and the Script Outline, in the order given, in a packet, and make 6 copies of the packet. Use 8.5 x 11 inch or A4 paper.
[ ] Make sure each copy of the packet is stapled, not loose or held by clips.
[ ] You may include a self-addressed reply postcard which we will mail to acknowledge receipt of your submission.
[ ] Send the 6 copies of your submission packet, and the reply postcard, to the Send To address shown.