ram@typo.umb.edu (Robert Morris) (10/07/88)
ACM Conference on Document Processing Systems
December 5 - 9, 1988
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Advance Program Information
The ACM Conference on Document Processing Systems is an inaugural,
international conference bringing together researchers, developers, and users
to examine the theory, development, and application of document processing
systems for generating, disseminating, searching, and viewing information. It
is sponsored by the Association for Computing Machinery's Special Interest
Groups on Graphics (SIGGRAPH), Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI), and Office
Information Systems (SIGOIS), in cooperation with the Los Alamos National
Laboratory and SIGIR (Special Interest Group on Information Retrieval).
Technical Program
The technical program offers 24 papers describing recent work relating to
significant problems, including research results or the innovative application
of document processing technology. A representative sampling includes:
+ Conceptual Documents: A Mechanism for Specifying Active Views in Hypertext
+ Translating Among Processable Multi-Media Document Formats Using ODA
+ Adding Browsing Semantics to the Hypertext Model
+ Automatic Text Indexing Using Complex Identifiers
+ Formalizing the Figural: Aspects of a Foundation for Document Manipulation
+ Why Switch from Paper to Electronic Manuals? A Military Perspective
+ Evolution of an SGML Application Generator
+ Auto-Updating as a Technical Documentation Tool
+ The LaserROM Project: A Case Study in Document Processing Systems
+ An Adaptation of Dataflow Methods for WYSIWYG Document Processing
Courses
On Monday, December 5, nine courses will provide an in-depth look at a wide
range of topics related to document processing issues and techniques. The
courses are arranged into six full-day tracks. Since seating is limited, early
registration is strongly encouraged. The courses are offered in addition to
the conference itself and carry separate fee schedules. Course offerings are
as follows:
Structured Documents. Richard Furuta, University of Maryland, Vania Joloboff,
BULL Research Center, Vincent Quint, INRIA. For those interested in a
conceptual framework that organizes the field of structured document processing
systems.
Introduction To The Office Document Architecture (ODA). Heather Brown,
University of Kent at Canterbury. A general introduction to ODA concentrating
on the document structures provided and the types of content currently allowed
(especially text).
Implementation And Conformance Of ODA/ODIF Systems. Wally Wedel, NBI, Inc.,
Frank Dawson, IBM Corporation. An introduction to the recently approved
international standard entitled Information Processing--Document Architecture
and Interchange Format.
Introduction To The Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML). Donald D.
Chamberlin, IBM Almaden Research Center. Introduces the SGML Standard,
including its purpose, its current status, and the syntax of the language
itself from the points of view authors and designers.
Implementation Of SGML Systems. Lynne A. Price, Hewlett Packard, Jim Heath,
National Bureau of Standards, Peter Sharpe, SoftQuad Inc. Presents the
programmer's view and discusses possible design strategies for SGML software,
and shares experiences with prospective implementors.
Digital Typography: A Primer. Richard Rubinstein, Digital Equipment
Corporation. Provides the basic background necessary to understand the issues
in digital output of text.
Introduction To Hypertext And Hypermedia. Jakob Nielsen, Technical University
of Denmark. Provides an introduction to the concepts of hypertext
(non-sequential writing) and hypermedia (multi-media hypertext).
CD-ROM Publishing And Access. Edward A. Fox, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University. Addresses two phases of document processing: document
production and document dissemination.
Advanced Methods Of Document Retrieval. Norbert Fuhr, Technische Hochschule
Darmstadt. Shows how modern IR techniques can be adapted to multi-media,
multi-type document bases in order to increase retrieval effectiveness as well
as user friendliness.
Demonstrations and Panel Sessions
Demonstrations by their creators of 12 systems, closely related to the
technical program and tutorials topics, will provide attendees with a close-up
look at new experimental and commercial systems and concepts. Eight panels
will stimulate thought and discussion. They will provide an alternative format
for presenting varying views.
Book Exhibit and Technical Tour
Books and technical journals in the area of document processing systems from a
variety of publishers will be available for browsing and purchase or
subscription. You are invited to Los Alamos National Laboratory on Friday,
December 9 to visit the Bradbury Science Museum and, if you are a U.S. citizen,
the Central Computing Facility, which houses one of the world's largest
scientific computing centers. Transportation will be provided.
Social Functions
Course attendees are invited to a reception Sunday evening. Technical program
attendees are invited to a reception Tuesday evening at the Museum of
International Folk Art.
Registration Information
Space is limited for the technical program and all courses. On-site
registration is available only as space permits. Member Discounts are
available to current ACM, SIGGRAPH, SIGCHI, SIGOIS, or SIGIR members. Students
are especially invited to attend this conference and will benefit from a
discounted fee schedule. Interested students are sought for volunteer work at
the conference in exchange for complimentary registration fees.
Fees -- Technical Program
By Nov 7 After Nov 7
Member $225 $300
Non-member $300 $375
Student $100 $100
Fees -- Courses
Member $200 $275
Non-member $230 $305
Student $100 $100
Santa Fe
Santa Fe, so rich in tradition and cultural diversity, has been called "The
City Different." Santa Fe, at 7,000 feet above sea level, is nestled in
northern New Mexico's desert highlands at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo
Mountains, where the cultures of the Indians, Hispanics, and Anglos meet and
mingle. With its unique character and charm, Santa Fe resembles an old-world
village. Distinct from every other American city, Santa Fe proves to its
visitors that you don't have to leave the country to visit an enchanting
foreign land.
For a copy of the Advance Program which is available now, contact Peter
Orbeton, Lotus Development, 161 First St., Cambridge, MA 02142.
Phone - 617/576-4528; e-mail - Orbeton.chi@xerox.com
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