SUBMISSION OF FINAL PAPERS FOR TECHNICAL SESSIONS 

AUTHOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR TECHNICAL SESSIONS

Paper Submission and Registration

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 23 August, 2004

NOTE: EDAS is not being used for collection of the Final Papers. You will be using IEEE Conference express to upload your source file for conversion to an IEEE Xplore-compliant PDF.

1. Go to Author Instructions and Paper Submissions. If you have trouble with the link paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.ieee.org/conferencepublishing

Conference ID = secon04

Read all instructions before submitting your file.
Submission deadline is 23 August 2004.

2. Before actually uploading your paper, proofread your source file one more time. 

Note: The page limit is 10 pages. Accepted papers that are longer than 10 pages  will be charged an over-length fee.  If your paper is longer than 10 pages please complete the Overlength Form and remit it with payment.  Papers over 12 pages will not be accepted. Short papers are limited to 6 pages, and no extra pages will be allowed.

3. After uploading your source file, submit your copyright form.  Note: No paper can be printed without a copyright transfer from at least one of the paper's coauthors. Submission deadline is 23 August 2004.

Go to eCopyright (If you have trouble with the link paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.ieee.org/organizations/pubs/confpub/globe04/authors/copyright_trans.htm

to learn about the new copyright submission process that eliminates the need for faxing or mailing hardcopy forms.

Questions on submitting your final papers using  IEEE Conference express contact Ann Burgmeyer at a.burgmeyer@ieee.org

OPTIONAL FORMS and INFORMATION

Registration

NEW IEEE/COMSOC POLICY: All SECON 2004 technical paper presenters must register at the FULL member/non-member rate.  For authors presenting multiple papers, one FULL member/non-member registration is valid for up to three papers.

Special Concession for SECON 2004 Student Presenters: A student member presenting a single paper can register at the STUDENT MEMBER rate.  A student member presenting multiple papers must register at the FULL member rate.

Link to SECON 2004 Registration
If you have trouble with the link paste the following URL into your browser: https://icm3.ieee.org/eventmanager/onlineregistration.asp?eventcode=crv

Registration questions contact Christy Lankenau at c.lankenau@ieee.org

Audio Visual

There will be a LCD projector, overhead projector and laser pointer in each presentation room.

You will need to bring your own laptop to use the LCD projector.

If you have any other audiovisual needs please send an e-mail to secon2004@comsoc.org

Entry Into The US - VISA Assistance
Visa applications are now subject to a greater degree of scrutiny than in the past. For many applicants, a personal appearance interview is required as a standard part of visa processing. Additionally, applicants affected by these procedures are informed of the need for additional screening at the time they submit their applications and are being advised to expect delays.  See the information in the  Visa Assistance section of the Web site for more information

Reprints
If you would to receive reprints of your paper please compete the Reprint Order Form and submit it with the appropriate payment by 1 November 2004

Suggestions for Speakers
Useful information for preparing your presentation- PDF