Consultation and Workshop on thematic priorities in the Networked Media Systems research area
In view of preparation of the Framework Program 7 for period 2011-2013, the Networked Media Systems unit organizes a consultation of all interested sector actors and a workshop on the future research priorities in the Networked Media Systems research area.
The goal of the consultation and the ensuing workshop is to define R&D challenges, addressing the networked media sector requirements and EU priorities for collaborative projects supported under the ICT priority of the Seventh Framework Programme (period 2011-2013). Commission Communication on the 7th Framework Program .
The summary report from this workshop and consultation will contribute to the design of the future R&D work programmes in the field of networked media.
WEB Consultation : Contributions
Download the webconsultation contributions here.
Contributions are invited from the sector actors (industry, university, public and private research centers) on future R&D challenges and priorities at EU level in the networked media systems with emphasis on:
Innovative technologies, systems and architectures for -
- The Future Media Internet.
- Ubiquitous multimedia networking.
- Multimedia search and retrieval.
- Immersive experiences in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality environments.
- Innovative applications (e.g. entertainment, gaming, etc.).
- Personal environments including extended home and social networks.
- Multi-technology integration and convergence of broadcasting, content provision, telecommunications, consumer electronics and Future Internet.
- Other innovative research ideas at the crossroads of networking and media.
The contributions of maximum 2 pages aim at the future (from 2011) research priorities and research areas listed above.
The contributions should:
- address innovation, research and/or testing
- position this research in the global context of Networked Media Systems
- Distinguish short-, mid- and long term research goals in view of a road mapping exercise
- Explain which are the interdisciplinary aspects of the research
- justify why the research should be done at EU level and what is the expected impact
Deadline for contribution was the 11 December 2009.
WORKSHOP
The authors of the most interesting and relevant contributions to the consultation may be invited to discuss their views at the "Networked Media Systems" consultation workshop planned for the 19 January 2010.
The results of the consultation and the workshop will be made public.