San Jose, California, USA, 18-22 January 2009

Conference report by Kyung Hoon OH, GIS ARPS

Imaging Technology Research Group, University of Westminster, London, UK

The Electronic Imaging 2009, co-sponsored by the Society for Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T) and SPIE, was held in San Jose, California, January 18th to 22nd, 2009.

The conference began with extensive tutorial programs in

1. Security and Surveillance Applications
2. 3D Imaging, Interaction, and Measurement
3. Imaging, Visualization, and Perception
4. Image Processing
5. Digital Imaging Sensors and Applications
6. Multimedia Processing and Applications
7. Visual Communications and Image Processing

I attended a course, taught by Joyce E. Farrell and Peter B. Catrysse, entitled "Device simulation for image quality evaluation" where I was able to review the key concepts of image quality and to generate an idea for simulating the effect of imaging systems components on the final image quality.

The second day of the conference started with 22 simultaneous individual plenary sessions, including:

• 3D Imaging, Interaction, and Measurement
  Stereoscopic Displays and Applications XX
  The Engineering Reality of Virtual Reality 2009
  3D Imaging Metrology

• Imaging, Visualization, and Perception
  Human Vision and Electronic Imaging XIV
  Color Imaging XIV: Displaying, Hardcopy, Processing, and Applications
  Image Quality and System Performance VI
  Visualization and Data Analysis 2009

• Image Processing
  Real-Time Image and Video Processing
  Image Processing: Algorithms and Systems VII
  Applications of Artificial Neural Networks in Image Processing XII
  Computational Imaging VII
  Document Recognition and Retrieval XVI
  Wavelet Applications in Industrial Processing VI

• Digital Imaging Sensors and Applications
  Sensors, Cameras, and Systems for Industrial/Scientific Applications X
  Digital Photography V
  Image Processing: Machine Vision Applications II
  Intelligent Robots and Computer Vision XXVI: Algorithms and Techniques

• Multimedia Processing and Applications
  Multimedia Computing and Networking 2009
  Media Forensics and Security XI
  Multimedia Content Access: Algorithms and Systems III
  Multimedia on Mobile Devices 2009

• Visual Communications and Image Processing
  Visual Communications and Image Processing 2009

I attended most of the papers in the "Image Quality and System Performance" and "Color Imaging: Displaying, Hardcopy, Processing, and Applications" sessions. I also attended selected talks in other sessions. By listening to these presentations, I was able to review key concepts and, most importantly, absorb valuable up-to-date information and gain experience in my field.

In the "Image Quality and System Performance" session on the second day, I presented my paper entitled "Perceptual image attribute scales derived from overall image quality assessments". The talk was very well received, and the positive feedback gave me confidence about the value of my work so far and the direction I intend to take in the future. The chance to discuss my work with other researchers in the field was particularly useful.

An exciting part of Electronic Imaging 2009 was the 3D image exhibition, illustrated by photographers David Klutho and Terry Wilson.

In the poster session, many poster papers were presented. I was impressed by the fact that the authors were keen to engage in in-depth explanations and discussions. The whole conference was a most stimulating experience and provided an excellent opportunity for me to learn more about advanced research in imaging science.

I greatly appreciate the support of the Royal Photographic Society Imaging Science Group whose Travel Grant enabled me to participate in the EI2009, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them very much for their generosity and assistance.