GET INVOLVED! FUZZY LOGIC '93 ______________________________________________________________ The first International Conference On Fuzzy Logic Systems Development Tools and Applications July 20-22, 1993 Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport Fuzzy Logic '93 is the first conference devoted to the practical applications of fuzzy logic hardware and software and the tools used to develop these applications. The conference encompasses real-time and embedded control as well as general computing applications and information processing systems that can benefit from the natural language, expert systems capabilities of fuzzy logic. Fuzzy Logic '93 will provide a mix of in-depth tutorials, tightly focused lectures, multi-paper applications-oriented sessions, demonstration workshops, and free-wheeling evening discussions led by fuzzy experts. All in a 3-day, "total immersion" environment in which designers will mingle with the experts in fuzzy logic and exchange ideas with colleagues talking real-world designs. -- Sponsored by Computer Design/PennWell Publishing -- ______________________________________________________________ A Focus on the Real World ------------------------- THE ATTENDEES Fuzzy Logic '93 is a hands-on, down-to-earth conference aimed at hardware and software engineers and engineering managers, scientists and information-processing professionals. Specifically, Fuzzy Logic '93 is targeted at individuals with a solid background in electronic/computer system design and development (both hardware and software), applications programming, and information science and analysis who are looking for the most up-to-date information on: Embedded control systems. Fuzzy logic has proven itself in practical applications, most notably in Japan, from controlling subway systems to video cameras to intelligent washing machines to rice cookers. At Fuzzy Logic '93, embedded control designers will learn how to implement fuzzy's smooth, continuous control to extend product life, reduce the amount of code needed and lower system and development cost. Expert systems. Fuzzy logic makes it easier to capture the knowledge of experts in various applications because fuzzy concepts mirror the way experts would actually describe a problem. Application areas range from medical diagnostics and patient monitoring, military intelligence assessment, criminal investigation, mechanical and electrical design, resource management, and ergonomics. Information science. Systems for business and commercial applications such as financial forecasting, insurance risk assessment and acquisition analysis can use fuzzy logic to identify trends and reveal unexpected relationships. Fuzzy logic offers solutions to those problems where developers are being stymied trying to combine approximate reasoning with traditional programming models. Hardware design and system implementation. Fuzzy logic processors, coprocessors and board-level products exist and designers need information on how to integrate this fuzzy hardware as the core of a product, combine fuzzy processors with traditional microprocessors, or use fuzzy ASIC (application- specific integrated circuit) cores in their application-specific designs. Software development tools. Software developers need to learn about the various powerful, low-cost development tools, most of them PC-based, that can be used to quickly and easily develop fuzzy-based applications. These tools let designers work with graphs and natural language that are at the heart of fuzzy logic--unfamiliar approaches to most software developers schooled in traditional programming techniques. A Focus on the Real World ------------------------- THE PROGRAM The core technical program for Fuzzy Logic '93 will consist of half-day tutorials, one-hour lectures, 20-minute application-oriented presentations, and two-hour demonstration workshops. You are invited to submit a proposal for a presentation in the format that's most appropriate to the complexity and focus of the subject matter you would like to cover. The following subjects fall within the scope of Fuzzy Logic '93 but you are free to suggest other topics that might be of interest to the attendees. Adapting fuzzy control to existing systems Adaptive fuzzy control Artificial intelligence Automating fuzzy rule generation Automating knowledge base generation Capturing expert knowledge Characterizing problems with fuzzy reasoning Combining fuzzy logic and neural networks Computer vision Decision analysis Defuzzification strategies Design tools and methodologies Designing consumer products with fuzzy Designing with fuzzy ASIC cores Determining hardware requirements Fuzzy applications in aerospace Fuzzy logic in automotive applications Fuzzy models of nonlinear systems Fuzzy processor architectures Fuzzy standards Fuzzy techniques for database query Handling uncertainty Handwriting recognition and analysis Image processing and analysis Image synthesis Implementing fuzzy logic in programmable devices Intelligence data assessment Linguistic analysis Making fuzzy logic user friendly Mapping and terrain analysis Market and financial analysis Marketing fuzzy logic Medical diagnostics Meeting real-time requirements with fuzzy logic Mission-critical applications Modeling non-linear systems Optical character recognition Optimization of fuzzy systems Parallel fuzzy architectures Patient monitoring Pattern recognition and classification Reliability of fuzzy systems Risk assessment Robotics and automation Robustness in fuzzy systems Signal processing Statistical analysis Target acquisition and tracking How you can participate ----------------------- Presentation proposals will be selected based on applicability to solving real hardware design, software development and application problems -- not on the basis of elegance or academic value. Participation in the Fuzzy Logic '93 is open to any individual or organization involved with the design and development of fuzzy logic components or subsystems; fuzzy logic applications software; fuzzy logic software development tools; and the development of industrial, business, military or consumer products--either hardware or software--that are based on fuzzy logic principles. You may participate in the Fuzzy Logic '93 program by submitting a proposal for either a one-hour lecture presentation, a 20-minute application-focused paper, or a longer tutorial. Please submit your proposal no later than January 31, 1993. The proposal should be no longer than one page and consist of a short abstract that summarizes the content and goals of the presentation, and a brief outline of the major topics covered by the presentation. Presenters must be technically qualified and able to answer questions from attendees. A short biography of the presenter, detailing his or her qualifications and accomplishments must accompany the proposal. Acceptance of presentation proposals will be made by February 15, 1993. A complete copy of the presentation, including all visuals and graphics, for publication in the Conference Proceedings must be provided by June 1, 1993. Presentations given at Fuzzy Logic '93 will be published in the Proceedings and copyright shall be assigned to Computer Design/PennWell Publishing Company. To submit a proposal for a lecture, applications paper, or tutorial at Fuzzy Logic '93 please contact either: Tom Williams Conference Chairman COMPUTER DESIGN 245-M Mount Hermon Road Suite 159 Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Tel: (408) 335-5514 Fax: (408) 335-7547 or John Miklosz Editor-in-Chief COMPUTER DESIGN 1 Technology Park Drive P.O. Box 990 Westford, MA 01886 Tel: (508) 392-2114 Fax: (508) 692-7780 For information about attending the conference, contact: Patti Kenney Technical Conference Coordinator COMPUTER DESIGN 1 Technology Park Drive P.O. Box 990 Westford, MA 01886 Tel: (508) 392-2124 Fax: (508) 692-7780 ______________________________________________________________