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CALL 6

Key Action IV

Introduction and Action Lines:

IV.1.2, IV.2.1, IV.2.2, IV.2.4

Brussels, 16. Jan 2001

Colette MaloneyEuropean Commission

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• Interdisciplinary work (IV.1)

• Computing and Networking (IV.2)

• Software Engineering

• Simulation, Visualisation

• Mobile Communications

• Interfaces

• Microsystems and Subsystems

• Microelectronics & Optoelectronics

Key Action IV - Scope

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• Interoperable device, network and service infrastructures

• Service engineering, provisioning, access and management

• Distributed, networks of embedded systems (sensors, processors, actuators,..)

• Subsystems and components with increased integration & performance, optimised power consumption & cost

• Objectives: Affordability, Usability, Interoperability

Key Action IV - Context

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IV.1.2 Multiservice networks - middleware for seamless access to services

Issue: generic requirements on infrastructures and technologies for seamless service delivery

Aim: make service access independent of underlying network, user location and terminal

Scope:fixed, mobile, wireless, satellite networks

signalling, mobility management, QoS, link-optimisation

bandwidth + resource optimisation

adaptive and ad-hoc networks (self-aware, self-organising)

protocol interworking, inter-networking handover

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Issue: sharing in real-time of processing, memory, data, graphics environment,… among multiple users of

an application with distributed access

Aim: middleware supporting the development of real-time distributed applications

Scope:solutions (h/w, s/w, architectures...) should be non-proprietary and open (in the sense of being interoperable)

IV.2.1 Real-time distributed systems (i)

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Issue: vision systems with the capability of perceiving and interacting with their environment

Aim: to develop robust cognitive vision systems...

Scope:behavioural-modelling of 3-D environments

complex shape & deformable object representation

memory organisation, attention, incremental learning representation of knowledge and its integration with image analysis architectures

integration: feedback, model-based integration, task-oriented integration, multi-cue integration

IV.2.1 Real-time distributed systems (ii)

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Issue: control of distributed systems including networks, embedded sensors, actuators, applications...

Aim: to develop novel strategies and platforms for real-time control of complex systems in uncertain environments

Scope:reasoning, control & optimisation under uncertainty

time-critical operations, multiple distributed processes

- composable design & implementation

- robust, probabilistic control strategies

model-based-, task-oriented-, meta-level- integration

IV.2.1 Real-time distributed systems (iii)

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Issue: seamless interoperability among heterogeneous networks

Aim: improve capacity of networks to interoperate and support advanced (interactive, nomadic,..)

services and applications

Scope: network gateways and protocols

integration: fixed/mobile, hybrid fibre/cable

interoperability: access/core, home/access

QoS support, Service Level Agreements, accounting

IV.2.2 Network and services interoperability, interworking and management (i)

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Issue: flexible control over networks and network services

Aim: dynamic optimisation of network resources to assure service transparency in a multi-domain context

Scope: active network management

harmonised approach to network management

dynamic reconfiguration of network elements for service deployment and support

IV.2.2 Network and services interoperability, interworking and management (ii)

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Juxtaposition : IV.1.2 and IV.2.2

Context: Heterogeneity and the need for interoperability

IV.1.2 Services + applications (interworking, transparency)

IV.2.2Networks (interoperability, management)

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Trials• to adapt leading edge methodologies and technologies for

use in industry and service organisations• driven by technology supplier in collaboration with user

Best Practice• to promote the exploitation of established methodologies

and technologies in industry and service organisations to improve efficiency of operation

• driven by technology user

IV.2.4 Computing, Communication and Networks - Take-up measures

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Topics: agents

middleware

vision and/or control

Examples: exploit agent technologies in new services / applications

use of middleware in integration with legacy applications

integration of vision and/or control systems in networked industrial environments

New clusters: agents and middleware

IV.2.4 Computing, Communication and Networks - Take-up measures

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Action Line Focus Contact

IV.1.2 Seamless service access Paulo.Desousa@cec.eu.int

IV.2.1 Distributed applications Merce.Griera-I-Fisa@cec.eu.int

Cognitive vision systems Colette.Maloney@cec.eu.int

Advanced control systems Alkis.Konstantellos@cec.eu.int

IV.2.2 Network interoperability Paulo.Desousa@cec.eu.int

Active network technologies Merce.Griera-I-Fisa@cec.eu.int

IV.2.4 Agents, middleware and Max.Lemke@cec.eu.int and

vision, control (take-up) Tom.Clausen@cec.eu.int

Contact points for open ALs