Table of Contents WDM (I) The Role of Network Topologies in the Optical Core of IP-over-WDM Networks with Static Wavelength Routing M.M. Freire, J.P.C. Rodrigues, University of Beira Interior, Portugal;R.M.F. Coelho, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Portugal

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A Heuristic Method of Logical Topology Reconfiguration in IP/WDM Optical Networks S. Xu, Y. Tanaka, Waseda University, Japan;K. Sezaki, University of Tokyo, Japan

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Models, Complexity and Algorithms for the Design of Multifiber WDM Networks A. Ferreira, S. Perennes, A.W. Richa, H. Rivano, N. Stier Moses, INRIA, France

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Mobile Internet over IP Data Broadcast T. Paila, Nokia Corporation, Finland

The U.S. Road to 3G: An Overview of Telecom Regulations, Carrier Stategies and the Consumer Market S. Yazbeck, Barry University, USA Techno-Economic Evaluation of 3G & WLAN Business Case Feasibility Under Varying Conditions I. Welling, J. Harno, Nokia, Finland;F. Loizillon, France Telecom, France;K. Stordahl, Telenor, Finland;D. Varoutas University of Athens, Greece A New Tool for Performance Evaluation for Wireless Networks L. Mokdad, University of Paris Dauphine, France;J. Ben-Othman, University of Versailles Siant-Quentin, France

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Active Networks A Novel Architecture for Resource Management in Active Networks Using a Directory Service F. Sabrina, S. Jha, The University of New South Wales, Australia Active Control Architecture implementing Policy-Based Routing E. Boschi, G. Carle, Fraunhofer FOKUS, Germany

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The Research on Security Architecture for Active Networks and Security Mechanism for Active Nodes Y. Wu, K. Xu, J. Wu, M. Xu, Tsinghua University, P.R.China

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A Secure Method For Transferring Active Packet Using Digital Signature Schemes Y. Kim, J. Na, S. Sohn, ETRI, Korea

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Active Network and Policy Based Management D. Zebiane, A. Serhrouchni, H. Bakour, S. Mikael, ENST, France

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Clack: An Active Network Platform E. Yuen, S. Lo, S. Jha, The University Of New SouthWales, Australia

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Turbo Codes Performance of STBC with Turbo Code in HARQ Scheme for Mobile Communication Systems W.T. Kim, S.J. Bae, E.K. Joo, Kyungpook National University, Korea;J.G. Kim, Miryang National University, Korea

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A Fast Algorithm to Estimate the Distance Spectrum of Turbo Codes S. Scalise, Y.J.K. Bae, H. Ernst, DLR, Germany

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Partition Turbo Decoding of Linear Block Codes D.W. Yue, University of Waterloo, Canada;H.H. Nguyen, University of Saskatchewan, Canada , E. Shwedyk, University of Manitoba, Canada

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Improved Algorithms for High Rate Turbo Code Weight Distribution Calculation E. Rosnes, O. Ytrehus, University of Bergen, Norway

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Combined Multi-Stage Turbo Decoding and Precoding Techniques for ISI Channels Q. Zhang, T. Le-Ngoc, McGill University, Canada

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Management (I) Addresses Interchange Procedure in Mobility Management Architecture for IP-based IMT Network Platform (IP2) M. Jo, T. Okagawa, M. Sawada, M. Yabusaki, NTT DoCoMo Inc., Japan A Management Platform over a Peer to Peer Service Infrastructure R. State, O. Festor, INRIA Lorraine, France

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Admission Control Strategies in Transient Network States M.M. Tromparent, J. Glasmann, Technische University of München, Germany;H. Müller, J. Totzke, Siemens AG, Germany

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An Architecture to Monitor QoS in a Policy-Based Network M.B. Ribeiro, L.Z. Granville, M.J.B. Almeida, L.M.R. Tarouco, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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An Intelligent User Interface for the Dynamic Negotiation of QoS Z. Jrad, F. Krief, B. Benmammar, University of Paris XIII, France

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A Study of Content Data Distribution and Management Mechanism for Telematics M. Oguchi, T. Saito, Chuo University, Japan;M. Nohara, Toyota InfoTechnology Center, Japan

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WDM (II) Shared Path Protection Based on Quality of Service in WDM Networks A. Jaekel, Z. Hu, University of Windsor, Canada A Feasible Dynamic Lightpath Setup Solution for Sparse-ConversionCapacity WDM-routed Networks Based on 2-bit Coded Lambda State V.T. Nguyen, Q.D. Ho, J.S. Choi, M. Kang, Information and Communications University, Korea;B. Kim Korea, Y.G. Lee, Korea Telecom, Korea Construction of Light-trees for WDM Multicasting under Splitting Capability Constraints A. Zsigri, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark;A. Guitton, M. Molnar, IRISA, France A Connection Setup Scheme with Transmission Right Handover in WDM Bidirectional Ring Networks S. Fujiwara, T. Kitamura, M. Iizuka, M. Sakuta, I. Sasase, Keio University, Japan Analytical Model for an IP over WDM Ring Network J.H. Ho, C.K. Shieh, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan;W.S. Hwang, National Kaohsiung University, Taiwan Unchirped Fiber Bragg Grating for Simultaneous Filtering and Dispersion Compensation in Wavelength-Multiplexed Systems M.J.N. Lima, A.L.J. Teixeira, J.R.F. da Rocha, P.S. André, University of Aveiro, Portugal;O. Frazão, INESC Porto, Portugal

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Antenna Comparison and Optimization of Antenna Beamforming A. Czylwik, University of Duisburg, Germany

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Higher Order Space-Time Block Codes for Virtual Antenna Arrays M. Dohler, F. Said, H. Aghvami, King’s College London, UK On Limits of Wireless Communications when Using Multiple Dual-Polarized Antennas W. Keusgen, Aachen University, Germany Minimum Probability of Error and Channel Capacity in Large Dual Antenna Array Systems R.R. Muller, Telekommunikation Wien, Austria;W. Weichselberger, Technische University of Wien, Austria Combining EM Accuracy with the Speed of Analytical Models for Simulation of Arbitrary Passive Microwave Components T. Dhaene, University of Antwerp, Belgium

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Management (II) Policy Based Network and Service Management Model for 3/4G Networks E. Wallenius, Nokia Networks, Finland

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The Management of the Broadband Wireless Access System with SNMP Y.S. Hwang, E.B. Kim, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea

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A Model based on Domain Theory for the Supervision of Telecommunications Networks L. Ait Mohamed, A. Osmani, University of Paris 13, France A Status Management Scheme of MMDBMS for Consistency of Duplicated Database M.K. Han, G.H. Lee, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute , Korea Cloud to Cloud: A Framework Model For Next Generation Network Management D.Wu, G. Zhang, Chinese Academy of Sciences , China;J. Yang, UTStarcom Inc, USA

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An Efficient Transmission for Large MIB Table in Polling-based SNMP S.H. Park, M.S. Park, Korea University, Korea

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MPLS Routing in a MPLS Network Featuring Preemption Mechanisms F. Blanchy, L. Mélon, G. Leduc, University of Liège, Belgium

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Supporting End-to-End QoS in DiffServ/MPLS Networks J.F. Chiu, C.K. Shieh, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan;Z.P. Huang, C.W. Lo, W.S. Hwang, National Kaohsiung University, Taiwan

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A New Scalable, Hybrid Approach for IP Traffic Engineering without Full Mesh Overlaying H. Pham, B. Lavery, James Cook University, Australia

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Scalable MPLS Multicast using Label Aggregation in Internet Broadcasting Systems Y.K Oh, D.K. Kim, H.J. Yoen, M.S. Do, J. Lee, University of Yonsei, Korea

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An Experimental Analysis of Diffserv-MPLS Interoperability S. Avallone, M. Esposito, A. Pescapè, S. P. Romano, G. Ventre, University of Napoli, Italy

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Modeling GMPLS and Optical MPLS Networks H. Christiansen, H. Wessing, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

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Cellular Networks (I) Analytical Computation of Spatial Traffic Distribution in a Typical Region of a Cellular Network by Proposing a General Mobility Model F. Ashtiani, J.A. Salehi, M.R. Aref, Sharif University of Technology, Iran

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Dynamic Channel Assignment in Cellular Networks: A Reinforcement Learning Solution. S.M. Senouci, G. Pujolle, University of Paris VI, France

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Flexible Layer One for the GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network (GERAN) B. Sébire, Nokia Research Center, Finland;K. Pedersen, T. Bysted, Nokia Mobile Phones, Denmark

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QoS of Dynamic Radio Resource Management Policies in a GPRS Network T. Bejaoui, V. Vèque, University of Paris Sud, France;S. Tabbane, Ecole Supérieure des Communications of Tunis, Tunisia

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Mobile Location Services over the Next Generation IP Core Network S. Thongthammachart, H. Olesen, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

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Dynamic SLA Management in Cellular DiffServ Networks O.B. Akan, B. Baykal, Middle East Technical University, Turkey

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Multicast (I) Sender-initiated Multicast Forwarding Scheme V. Visoottiviseth, H. Kido, K. Iida, Y. Kadobayashi, S. Yamaguchi, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan

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MNet – A New Multicast Approach for the Future Internet J. Sá Silva, S. Duarte, E. Monteiro, F. Boavida, University of Coimbra, Portugal

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Improving the Scalability of an Application-Level Group Communication Protocol A. El-Sayed, V. Roca, INRIA, France A New Receiver Adaptation Method for Congestion Control in Layered Multicast Transmissions V. Roesler, University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos, Brazil;G.G. Bruno, J.V. de Lima, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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MAF: A Reliable Multicast Transport Protocol P. Spathis, K.L. Thai, University Pierre et Marie Curie, France

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The Degree-Constrained Multicasting Algorithm Using Ant Algorithm Y. Liu, J. Wu, K. Xu, M. Xu, Tsinghua University, China

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Ad-hoc Network (I) On Vulnerability and Protection of Ad Hoc On-demand Distance Vector Protocol W. Wang, Y. Lu, B.K. Bhargava, Purdue University, USA

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Path Availability in Ad Hoc Network D. Yu, H. Li, Siemens, Germany;I. Grube, TU München, Germany

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Name Resolution in Mobile Ad-hoc Networks P. Engelstad, D.V. Thanh, T.E. Jonvik, University of Oslo, Norway

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Minimize Waiting Time and Conserve Energy by Scheduling Transmissions in IEEE 802.11-based Ad Hoc Networks C.S. Hsu, J.P. Sheu, National Central University, Taiwan;Y.C. Tseng, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Synchronized Reconfiguration of a Group of Mobile Nodes in Ad-Hoc Networks C. Prehofer, B. Souville, DoCoMo, Germany Link Stability, Loading Balance and Power Control based Multi-Path Routing (SBPMR) Algorithm in Ad Hoc Wireless Networks I.S. Hwang, C.C. Yeh, Yuan-Ze University, Taiwan;C.Y. Wang, Transworld Institute of Technology, Taiwan

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Cellular Networks (II) Tracking of Mobile over GSM Based Mobile Network using HPE Algorithm O.M .El-Ghandour, Helwan University, Egypt A Cell-Based Distributed Location Management Protocol for Cell-Hopping Networks J. Hassan, S. Jha, The University of New South Wales, Australia

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Mobile Instant Messaging R. Parviainen, P. Parnes, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden

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Multimedia Messaging Platform for Content Delivering S. Gratschew, J. Raitaniemi, J. Ylinen, P. Loula, Tampere University of Technology, Finland

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Traffic Engineering Experience in a Nation-wide Cellular Service Network K.G. Lee, T.R. Eom, J.S. Ahn, J.S. Lee, Sejong University, Korea;J.N. Lee, H.S. Kim, J.S. Park, J.W. Jang, Sogang University, Korea

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On the Performance Analysis of Access Protocol in a Mixed Voice and Data with a Finite Number of Sessions in Mobile Cellular Networks M. Mahdavi, R.M. Edwards, C.V. Ladas, P.A. Ivey, The University of Sheffield, UK

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Multicast (II) SEM: A New Small Group Multicast Routing Protocol A. Boudani, B. Cousin, IRISA/INRIA, France

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Self-suppressed NACK-based Multicast Congestion Control C. Liu, X. Shan, Tsinghua University, China

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A Self-organizing Scheme for Cache Consistency X. Du, Z. Yang, W. Cheng, J. Huang, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China;C.T. Chou, University of Wollongong, Australia

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Rendezvous Point Relocation in Protocol Independent Multicast – Sparse Mode R. Mukherjee, J.W. Atwood, Concordia University, Canada Available Bandwidth-based Real-time Multicast Routing with Constraints of Delay and Delay Variation J. Huang, Z. Yang, X. Du, W. Chen, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

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Ad-hoc Network (II) Integration of Ad Hoc Network and IP Network Capabilities for Mobile Hosts C. Åhlund, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden;A. Zaslavsky, Monash University, Australia

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Balancing Loads in Mobile Ad hoc Networks D. Turgut, The University of Central Florida, USA;B. Turgut, S.K. Das, R. Elmasri, The University of Texas at Arlington, USA

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Loop-Based Source Routing Protocol for Mobile Ad-hoc Networks T. Asano, Y. Sagawa, H. Higaki, Tokyo Denki University, Japan

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Power-aware Route Maintenance Protocol for Mobile Ad-hoc Networks D. Kim, J. Park, Y. Choi, Seoul National University, Korea;C.K. Toh, University of California, USA

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A Frequency Agile Air-Interface for Inter-Vehicle Communication M. Lott, R. Halfmann, Siemens AG, Germany;M. Meincke, University of Hanover, Germany

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VoIP Implementing online Feature Interaction Detection in SIP Environment: Early Results Z. Chentouf, S. Cherkaoui, A. Khoumsi, University of Sherbrooke, Canada SIP for e-Learning Services A. Meddahi, G. Vanwormouhdt, ENIC Telecom Lille I, France

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Intelligent Services in Converged Networks - Evolution Steps in the Signalling Arena J.S. Lucas, A. Fosgerau, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark;B. Grabner, Telekom Austria AG, Austria. An approach to the Quantification of Delay Variation Effects on Live Audio Streams D. Loukatos, V.Zoi, P. Stathopoulos, A.Roustas, N.Mitrou, National Technical University of Athens, Greece Experimental Investigation of the Relationship between IP Network Performances and Speech Quality of VoIP H. Furuya, S. Nomoto, H. Yamada, N. Fukumoto, F. Sugaya, KDDI R&D, Japan

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Signal Processing (I) Bit Probability Transition Characteristics of LDPC Code S.H. Lee, W.H. Lee, S.J. Bae, E.K. Joo, Kyungpook National University, Korea;S.I. Lee, ETRI, Korea

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Analytical Design of Optimal Equiripple FIR Comb Filters P. Zahradnik, M. Vlcek, Czech Technical University of Prague, Czech Republic

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An Accurate Speech Signal Modeling For Communication Applications on IP Networks D. Derrien, University of Bretagne Sud, France MMSE–Based Iterative Equalization with Soft Feedback for QAM Transmission over Sparse Channels J.F. Rößler, W.H. Gerstacker, J.B. Huber, University of Erlangen–Nuremberg, Germany Capacity Measure for Finite State Markov Modeling of the Phase Process in Flat Fading Channels P. Sadeghi, P.B. Rapajic, University of New South Wales, Australia A LMS Adaptive Equalizer using Threshold in Impulse Noise Environments Y. Morishita, Y. Tsuda, T. Fujii, T. Shimamura, Saitama University, Japan

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Security Performance Evaluation of Inter-Domain IP Traceback Y. Sawai, M. Oe, K. Iida, Y. Kadobayashi, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan

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Publish-Subscribe Architecture for Smart Card Mobility P. Benon, S. Barbe, SchlumbergerSema, France;A. Serhrouchni, ENST, France Mobile IP and WLAN with AAA Authentication Protocol using Identity-based Cryptography B.G. Lee, D.H. Choi, H.G. Kim, S.W. Sohn, ETRI, Korea;K.H. Park, Kyungpook National University, Korea

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Secure Data Transfer Using Non-Conventional Modulation E.S.A. Gadallah, Helwan University, Egypt

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Security Threats and Risks with Content Transformation Intermediaries B.S. Srinivas, T. Chan, Nokia Research Center, USA

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Intrusion Trap System: An Efficient Platform for Gathering Intrusion-related Information K. Takemori, K. Rikitake, Y. Miyake, K. Nakao, KDDI R&D, Japan Fault-Tolerant 2-tier P2P based Service Discovery in PIRST-ON C. Bachmeir, Technische University of München, Germany

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Optical Communications HARMONICS, an IP based Service Network over Hybrid Fibre-Access Network Supporting QoS A. Geha, Mason Communications, Ireland;C. Mas, Intracom S.A, Greece;B. Vermeulen, Ghent University, Belgium;J. Wellen, Lucent Technologies, The Netherlands A Novel Photonic Label Switching based on Optical Code Division Multiplexing D.Z. Hsu, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taiwan Efficient Rijndael Implementation for High-Speed Optical Networks J. Rejeb, V. Ramaswamy, San Jose Sate University, USA All-Fiber Self-Pumped Broad Band Orthogonal Pumps Wavelength Converter R.N. Nogueira, A.L.J. Teixeira, P.S.B. André, I. Abe, J.L. Pinto, J.R.F. da Rocha, University of Aveiro, Portugal Design, Fabrication and Characterization of Monolithically Integrated Low Power Photo Transceiver using Most Cost Effective Solid Phase Epitaxy F. Sepehry-Fard, Giticom Inc., USA

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Attenuation of the Luminous Intensity in the Multimode Curved Optical Fiber L. Cherbi, M. Mehenni, Polytechnic National School, Algeria;H. Begorre, ESSTIN, France Multi-wavelength Conversion Based on a Semiconductor Optical Amplifier Self Pumped Converter A.L.J. Teixeira, R. Nogueira, M.J.N. Lima, P.S.B. André, J.L. Pinto, J.R.F. da Rocha, University of Aveiro, Portugal

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Signal Processing (II) Adaptive Decision Aided Turbo Equalization of Unknown Channels Using SOVA and MAP Decoding Algorithms V.D. Trajkovic, P.B. Rapajic, J. Yuan, The University of New South Wales, Australia Realization of Nth-order Electronically Tunable Highpass Filter Employing only N otaS M. Olsak, L. Matejicek, K. Vrba, Z. Smekal, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic

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Adaptive Feedforward Amplifier Using Pilot Signal S. Kang, U. Park, K. Lee, S. Hong, Chungnam National University, Korea

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Least Squares Method for Accurate Speech Analysis T. Shimamura, Saitama University, Japan

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Practical Testing of GSM Co-Channel Interference V. Lipovac, Agilent Technologies Vienna, Austria;B. Modlic, A. Sertic, University of Zagreb, Croatia

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Simple Scheme for Jitter Reduction in Closed-Loop Carrier Frequency Recovery Based on Overlapped Observations H. Lim, J.Y. Ahn, Electronics Telecommunication Research Institute, Korea

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TCP (I) A Robust Wireless Transmission Control Protocol to Cope with Channel Errors in a Long Round-Trip Delay Environment S.W. Teng, VIA Technologies, Taiwan;J.F. Chang, National Chi Nan University, Taiwan Performance of TCP/UDP under Ad Hoc IEEE802.11 M. Petrovi, University of Toronto, Canada;M. Aboelaze, York University, UK

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Evaluating Performance Among Different TCP Flows in a Differentiated Services Enabled Network V. Laatu, J. Harju, P. Loula, Tampere University of Technology, Finland

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Improving TCP Performance using the Adaptive Link Layer Retransmission Algorithm over Wireless Channel K.S. Kim, D.M. Kim, B.J. Kim, J. Lee, Yonsei University, Korea

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Evaluation of TCP Performance on CDMA2000 1x System using Computer Simulation H. Shinbo, A. Idoue, T. Hasegawa, M. Ohashi, KDDI R&D, Japan

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Wireless (I) Hierarchical Structure for Supporting Movable Base Stations in Wireless Networks Y. Lu, W. Wang, B. Bhargava, Purdue University, USA

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Optimal Sojourn Time for Connection Status Transition Scheme in Wireless Networks Supporting Packet Data Service C.W. Choi, W.C. Shin, J.K. Park, D.J. Kim, J.H. Ju, Dankook University, Korea

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Iterative Combined Decision Feedback Equalization and Decoding for Broadband Wireless Single Carrier Systems A. Koppler, A. Springer, Johannes Kepler University, Austria;M. Huemer, Fachhochschule Hagenberg, Austria;R. Weigel, University of ErlangenNuremberg, Germany Prediction-Based Fast Handoff for Mobile WLANs E.K. Paik, Y. Choi, Seoul National University, Korea Wireless LAN Access Points as Links with Adaptive Bandwidth: Throughput and Feedback Control I. Al Khatib, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) , Sweden Performance Analysis of Mobility-supported Wireless Network System H.S. Park, M.S Jeong, Kangwon National University, Korea

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CDMA (I) Flow Control in the Presence of Interference Cancellation in Wireless CDMA Networks A. Maaref, S. Aýssa, S. Affes, INRS-Telecommunications, Canada

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A Code Assignment Scheme for CDMA Wireless Networks with Integrated Voice and Data Traffic T.L. Sheu, J.H. Hou, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan

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Generalized Data Estimate Refinement Techniques for Iterative Multiuser Detection in TD-CDMA Including Higher Order Modulation M. Meurer, T. Weber, University of Kaiserlautern, Germany

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Reverse Link Inter-Cell Interference Analysis for Cellular CDMA Systems with Controlled Power Disparities H. Nie, P.T. Mathiopoulos, The University of British Columbia, Canada

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Transmit Beamforming for SDMA in Multi-Carrier CDMA Downlink on a Per Subcarrier Basis T. Sälzer, D Mottier, Mitsubishi Electric, France

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Transient-State Analysis based Access Control in Wireless CDMA Networks Supporting Integrated Services T. S. Randhawa, New Media Innovation Center (NewMIC), Canada;R.H.S. Hardy, Simon Fraser University, Canada

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TCP (II) Layered Multicast with TCP-friendly Congestion Control Using Active Networks L. Cheng, M.R. Ito, University of British Columbia, Canada Improving ECN-based TCP Performance over Wireless Networks using a Homogeneous Implementation of EWLN O. Shagdar, B. Zhang, ATR Adaptive Communications Research Laboratories, Japan;M.N. Shirazi, Communications Research Laboratory, Japan Additive Increase Early Adaptive Decrease Mechanism for TCP Congestion Control S. Mascolo, Politecnico of Bari, Italy;L.A. Grieco, University of Lecce, Italy A TCP-friendly Protocol for Media Streams over Best Effort Networks H. ElAarag, Stetson University, USA;M. Bassiouni, University of Central Florida, USA Robust Connections for TCP Transfers over ATM Through an Active Protocol in a Multiagent Architecture J.L. González-Sánchez, A.G. Cervero, University of Extremadura, Spain;J. Domingo-Pascual, Polytechnic University of Catalunya, Spain

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Wireless (II) Optimal Channel Assignment in Wireless Communication Networks with Distance and Frequency Interferences W. Yue, K. Miyazaki, A. Wakatani, Konan University, Japan;X. Deng, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Including the Effect of Bit Errors, Hidden Nodes and Capture on the Performance of the HIPERLAN CAC Layer Protocol for Real-Time Traffic C. Coutras, Pace University, USA

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Wireless Link Simulation Tool J. Suhonen, M. Hannikainen, O. Lehtoranta, T. Hamalainen, Tampere University of Technology, Finland

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Performance Analysis and Enhancement for IEEE 802.11 MAC Protocol Y. Chen, Q.A. Zeng, D.P. Agrawal, University of Cincinnati, USA

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An Adaptive Multi-Carrier Modulation Scheme for Wireless ATM Networks J. Marcos, C. Brito, National Institute of Telecommunications, Brazil;I.S. Bonatti, State University of Campinas, Brazil

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Implementation of Mutual Exclusion in Wireless Networks with Emphasis on Low Service Times R.B. Narayan, X.B.C. Petit, N. Srinivasan, University of Madras, India

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CDMA (II) Improved Bit Error Probability Estimation for DS-CDMA Downlink Equalizer-based Receivers with Small Spreading Factors E. Hardouin, C. Laot, ENST Bretagne, France

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Position-Based Packet Data Scheduling for Multi-Class CDMA Downlinks F. Beaulieu, S. Aissa, INRS – Telecommunications, Canada

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Channel Overloading: Improved OCDMA/OCDMA versus PN/OCDMA F. Vanhaverbeke, M. Moeneclaey, TELIN/DIGCOM, Belgium

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A Model for Evaluating the Performance of CDMA Cellular Systems B. Liu, Carleton University;A.S. Alfa, University of Windsor, Canada

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FFT: a Basic Function for a Reconfigurable Receiver J. Palicot, IRISA, France;C. Roland, University of Bretagne Sud, France

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Traffic Engineering A Distributed Call Admission for a Measurement-based Traffic Engineering in Diff-Serv Architecture G. Panza, Politecnico of Milano, Italy;A. Michelutti, Alcatel, Italy Evaluation of the Local State Fair Share Bandwidth Algorithm S. Krasser, H.L. Owen, D.A. Barlow, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA;J. Grimminger, H.P. Huth, J. Sokol, Siemens AG, Germany Tuning the Weights in WFQ Schedulers for the Maximization of Carried Best Effort Traffic E. Magana, D. Morato, P. Varaiya, University of California, USA Improved Congestion Control with Hybrid RED A. Haider, H. Sirisena, K. Pawlikowski, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Decentralized Local Backup LSP Calculation with Efficient Bandwidth Sharing L. Mélon, F. Blanchy, G. Leduc, University of Liège, Belgium

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Wireless (III) CSMA/CA with Multiple-Variable Contention Window for Wireless Multimedia Communication Systems W. Lee, M.A. Khan, University of Arkansas, USA

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Integrated Security Architecture for WLAN M. Carli, A. Rossetti, A. Neri, University of Roma, Italy

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Network Management System for Wireless LAN Service B.S. Jeon, E.J. Ko, G.H. Lee, ETRI, Korea

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Positioning with Bluetooth J. Hallberg, M. Nilsson, K. Synnes, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden

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Enhancing Bluetooth Scheduler with Predictive Link Capacity Assignment plus Multi-slot Framing R. Luo, R.M. Edwards, G.A. Manson, The University of Sheffield, UK

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Protocol (I) Virtual Socket Architecture for Internet Access using Mobitex S. Wei, A. Jost, Dalhousie University, Canada

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Impact of IPv6 on End-User Applications I. Raicu, , Purdue University, USA;S. Zeadally, Wayne State University, USA Concepts for Exchanging Extra Information Between Protocol Layers Transparently for the Standard Protocol Stack S. Merigeault, C. Lamy, Philips Recherche France

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Evolutionary Synthesis of Communication Protocols S.G. Araújo, A.C.P. Pedroza, A.C. Mesquita, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Implementation of Asynchronous Performance Measurement (APM) Protocol for the Internet J. Wu, M. Hassan, H.L. Lim, L.P. Huang, The University of New South Wales, Australia

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A Scalable and Unifying Architecture for Deploying Advancing Protocols in the Internet D. Magoni, University Louis Pasteur, France

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Routing Winn: An Efficient Method For Routing Short-Lived Flows S. Vutukury, Cenus Technologies, USA;J.J. Garcia-Luna-Aceves, University of California, USA

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A Design of Multiagent-Based System for Routing H.F. EL-Yamany, Suez-Canal University, Egypt;T.M. EL-Areaf, Z.T. Fayed, H.M. Faheem, Ain Shams University, Egypt

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Internet Routing Emulation System and Stress Testing Y. Cui, K. Xu, M. Xu, J. Wu, Tsinghua University, Beijing, P.R.China

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Resilient Networks with Non-Simple p-Cycles C.G. Gruber, Munich University of Technology, Germany

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A Modified Location-Aided Routing Protocol for the Reduction of Control Overhead in Ad-hoc Wireless Networks F. De Rango, A. Molinaro, S. Marano, University of Calabria, Italy;A. Iera, University “Mediterranea” of Reggio Calabria, Italy An Approach to Seek Policy Disputes Based on Dispute Cycle Avoidance C. Zhang, Y. Gao, Z. Fu, Northeastern University, China;L. Gao, University of Massachusetts, USA

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Traffic Auction-based Effective Bandwidth Allocation Mechanism E. Takahashi, Y. Tanaka, Waseda University, Japan

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Network Topology Aware Scheduling of Collective Communications E. Gabrielyan, R.D. Hersch, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland

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A UPnP-based Bandwidth Reservation Scheme for In-Home Digital Networks F. Giovanelli, G. Bigini, M. Solighetto, CEFRIEL Network Systems Research Unit, Italy;P. Maggi, Ciao Technologies, Italy

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Multiscale Network Processes: Fractal and p-Adic Analysis V. Zaborovsky, Robotics Institute, Russia

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Modeling Network Traffic with Multifractal Behavior A. Nogueira, P. Salvador, R. Valadas, University of Aveiro, Portugal

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AKQUI: A Network Traffic Measurement Tool O. Lamparter, B. Stauffer, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland

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Differences in Cost and Benefit of Prefetching in Circuit-Switched and PacketSwitched Networks M. Angermann, German Aerospace Center, Germany

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Protocol (II) Evaluating IPv4 to IPv6 Transition Mechanisms I. Raicu, Purdue University, USA;S. Zeadally, Wayne State University, USA

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Efficient Workspaces through Semantic Reliability J. Scholl, S. Elf, P. Parnes, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden

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Resource Provisioning in a Multi-Service Enabled ADSL System X. He, NTT DoCoMo, USA;H. Che, University of Texas at Arlington, USA

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Quasi-Optimal Leader Election Algorithm in Radio Networks with Loglogarithmic Awake Time Slots C. Lavault J.F. Marckert, V. Ravelomanana, University of Paris 13, France A Novel Approach for Reconfigurable Systems at RAN Level N. Olaziregi, A.H. Aghvami, King's College London, UK

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Elements for the Study of Stability and Performances in Real-Time Queues L. Decreusefond, P. Moyal, ENST, France Realizing a Scalable Edge Device to Meet QoS Requirements for Real-Time Content Delivered to IP Broadband Customers T. Dreibholz, A. Smith, University of Essen, Germany;J. Adams, British Telecom, UK

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W-CDMA Unequal Error Protection Codes for Wavelet Image Transmission over WCDMA, AWGN and Rayleigh Fading Channels M.H. Le, R. Liyana-Pathirana, University of Western Sydney, Australia

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Analysis on the Transmitter Performance of UE for W-CDMA I.K. Lee, H.J. Hong, M.S. Song, S.H. Oh, ETRI, Korea

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Kalman Filter Estimator for WCDMA FDD Rake Receiver J. Rodriguez, T. Jeans, R. Tafazolli, University of Surrey, UK

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A Linear Receiver for WCDMA Downlink Exploiting the Coloration of the Interference H. Hadinejad-Mahram, G. Alirezaei, Aachen University, Germany Downlink Blocking Probability in the Handover Region for Uncoordinated WCDMA and cdma2000 Systems S.K. Park, D.H. Kim, ETRI, Korea;S.H. Cho, Hanyang University, Korea;K.R. Cho, Chungbuk National University

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Communication Theory (I) APP Decoding of Nonbinary SPC Product Codes over Discrete Memoryless Channels M. Caldera, H.J. Zepernick, Australian Telecommunications, Australia

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Time Domain Equalization for ADSL Technology and its Optimization Z. Smekal, P. Silhavy, P. Rajmic, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic

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Permutation Modulation for Fading Channels A. Nordio, E. Viterbo, Politecnico of Torino, Italy

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Design and Multiple Trellis Decoding for Concatenated Constant Envelope Non-Orthogonal Space-Time Block Codes L. Zhao, J. Huber, University of Erlangen–Nurnberg, Germany

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The Benefits of the MMSE-DFE Feedforward Filter in Reduced-Complexity Turbo Equalization M. Magarini, L. Reggiani, A. Spalvieri, G. Tartara, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

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Mobile Networks ORC: Optimized Route Cache Management Protocol for Network Mobility R. Wakikawa, S. Koshiba, K. Uehara, J. Murai, Keio University, Japan

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Computing the Blocking Probability in Tactical Communications Networks V.T.S Shi, W. Perrizo, North Dakota State University, USA

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A Traffic Control Algorithm for Hot-spot Cell on Mobile Communication Systems W. Park, Y. Lee, K. Han, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea

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M-LAR: A New Protocol for Communications with Mobile Hosts T. Noel, Louis Pasteur University, France

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Predictive Process Migration Mechanism for Mobile Computing Environment K. Sato, H. Yano, S. Maeda, Toshiba Corporation, Japan

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A New Cell Code Assignment for Implementing the Distance-Based Location Update Strategy M. Koochakzadeh, S.M.S. Masajedian, S. Moazzeni, M. Khansari, University of Tehran, Iran

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Corba Mapping Distributed Application SLA to Network QoS Parameters B.H. Liu, P. Ray, S. Jha, The University of New South Wales, Australia

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A New Architecture to Operation Support Systems T.S. Huang, C.C. Lee, Y.M. Chen, C.W. Chen, J.F. Tsai, H.J. Wu, ChungHwa Telecommunication Co., Taiwan

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Using CORBA Notification Service and RSVP to Provide End-to-End QoS Guarantees J. Rodriguez, Z. Mammeri, University of Toulouse, France;P. Lorenz, University of Haute Alsace, France

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SDRsim: A PC-based Simulator of Software Defined Radio Y.D. Chuang, National Taiwan University, Taiwan;Y.S. Chang, Minghsin Institute of Technology, Taiwan, R.H. Wu, S.C. Lin, S.M. Yuan, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

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High Performance Platform for Multiple OpenAPIs S. Tanaka, H. Shina, T. Yamada, S. Shiraishi, NTT, Japan

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DSSV-Methodology applied to Telecommunication Software E.de Gentili, J.F. Santucci, University of Corsica, France

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Communication Theory (II) Transmission of Priority Messages with the Help of Transport Coding E. Krouk, St.Petersburg State Technical University, Russia;S. Semenov, Nokia, Finland

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High Data Rate Transmissions Using Orthogonal Modified Hermite Pulses in UWB Communications C. Mitchell, R. Kohno, Yokohama National University, Japan

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Joint Data-Channel Estimation using the Particle Filtering on Multipath Fading Channels T. Bertozzi, D. Le Ruyet, H. Vu-Thien, CNAM, France;G. Rigal, Diginext, France

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New Upper Bounds on Separating Codes G. Cohen, ENST, France;H.G. Schaathun, University of Bergen, Norway

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Methods of Perturbation and Equalization for Multi-user Detection C.C. Lu, ITRI, Taiwan

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Fully-Diverse Unitary Subgroup Space-Time Codes T. Konishi, Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan

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3G and 4G Soft Handover-based CAC in UMTS Systems A.I. Zreikat, K. Al-Begain, University of Bradford, UK Evolution Towards Simultaneous High-Speed Packet Data and Voice Services: An Overview of CDMA2000 1xEV-DV L. Hsu, M.W. Cheng, I. Niva, Nokia Mobile Phones, USA A Phased Approach to 4G Mobile Network System H. Jeounglak, S.H. Kim, D.S. Kim, ETRI, Korea

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Sensory System for Early Detection of Pilot Pollution Interference in UMTS Networks M.M. El-Said, A. Kumar, A.S. Elmaghraby, University of Louisville, USA

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Proximity Graph based Clustering Algorithms for Optimized Planning of UMTS Access Network Topologies. U. Lauther, T. Winter, M. Ziegelmann, Siemens AG, Germany

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Video (I) Bandwidth Efficient Video-on-demand Algorithm (BEVA)ÿ S. Kulkarni, Telstra Research Labs, Australia.

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Packet Scheduling to Support Loss Guarantee for Video Traffic Y. Bai, M.R. Ito, University of British Columbia, Canada

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Performance of a Dynamic Controller for Layered Streaming of Video in Internet A. Thakur, L. Carr, Luleå University of Technology , Sweden Iterative Decoding of JPEG Coded Images with Channel Coding W. Xiang, S.A. Barbulescu, University of South Australia;S.S. Pietrobon, Small World Communications, Australia Size-Distortion Optimized Queue Management Applications Support I. Bouazizi, M. Gunes, University of Aachen, Germany

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Proxy Caching and Video Segmentation Based on Request Frequencies and Access Costs E. Balafoutis, I. Stavrakakis, University of Athens, Greece

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QoS (I) Fuzzy Based Paths Ordering Algorithm in Networks with Imperfect QoS Information A. Cohen, E. Korach, M. Last, R. Ohayon, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel Service Curve Based Routing Subject to Deterministic QoS Constraints S. Recker, IMST GmbH, Germany;W. Geisselhardt, I. Wolff, Gerhard-Mercator University, Germany

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Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation and Channel Coding in Providing QoS for Wireless Local Area Networks T. Cooklev, San Francisco State University, USA A Translator between Integrated Service/RSVP and Differentiated Service for End-to-End QoS E. Lee, ETRI, Korea;S.I. Byun, National Computerization Agency, Korea;M. Kim, Information and Communications University, Korea

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Automatic SLA Management in SLA-aware Architecture M. D’Arienzo, M. Esposito, S.P. Romano, G. Ventre, University of Napoli, Italy

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A Novel Algorithm on Network Reliability Analysis J. Xiong, Cedarville University;W. Gongy, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, USA

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OFDM Performance and Capacity Improvements of OFDM Wireless LANs with Multiple Antennas and Subchannel Power Control M. Gidlundy, Mid Sweden University, Sweden;P. Ahagz, Umea University, Sweden Improved GIB Synchronization Method for OFDM Systems Z. Xiao, Z. Dong, Tsinghua University, China Bit and Power Loading Procedures for OFDM Systems with Bit-Interleaved Coded Modulation C. Mutti, D. Dahlhaus, T. Hunziker, M. Foresti, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich, Switzerland Multimedia Ad Hoc Wireless LANs with Distributed Channel Allocation Based on OFDM-CDMA H. Yang, Suncheon Changam College;K. Kim, K-JIST, Korea

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Video (II) Active Video Delivery: A New On-Demand Mechanism C.C. Hsu, Y. Ishibashi, T. Kogure, TAO Yamagata Video Archive Research Center, Japan;F. Hasegawa, Tohoku University of Art and Design, Japan;T. Aoki, H. Yasuda, The University of Tokyo, Japan

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Edge Device Multi-unicasting for Video Streaming T. Lavian, P. Wang, R. Durairaj, F. Travostino, Nortel Networks, USA;D. Hoang, University of Technology, Australia

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Buffer Replacement Algorithm for Merge-based Multicast Video-on-Demand System Qi Zhu, Tsinghua University, China;L. Shao, R. Yan, J. Zhang, D. Xie, IBM China Research Lab, China Network-Based Adaptation for MPEG-4 Multicast Video Delivery N. Achir, G. Pujolle, University of Paris 6, France An Analytical Evaluation of VoD Traffic Treatment within the EF-enabled DiffServ Ingress and Interior Nodes Y. Koucheryavy, D. Moltchanov, J. Harju, Tampere University of Technology, Finland A Fast Motion Estimation Method Using an Enhanced Motion Vector and DC Matching Methodology F. Ahmadianpour, M.O. Ahmad, Concordia University, Canada A Simplified Design and Implementation of a Multimedia Streaming System N. Abdel-Baki, E. Peres-Soler, B. Aumann, H.P. Grossmann, University of Ulm, Germany

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QoS (II) A Simple QoS Service Provision Framework for Beyond 3rd Generation Scenarios V. Marques, Portugal Telecom, Portugal;R.L. Aguiar, University of Aveiro, Portugal;A.C. Casado, J.I. Moreno, University Carlos III de Madrid, Portugal;N. Chaher, Motorola Labs, France Simulation Study on the Effect of the trTCM Parameters H. Kim, C. Yoo, W.Y. Jung, Corecess Inc., Korea Intelligent Algorithms for QoS Management in Modern Communication Networks B. Qiu, Monash University, Australia

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Per-Packet Pricing Scheme for IP Networks Y. Elovici, Y. Ben-Shimol, A. Shabtai, Ben-Gurion University, Israel

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Web Server Performance Modeling Using an M/G/1/K*PS Queue J. Cao, M. Andersson, C. Nyberg, M. Kihl, Lund Institute of Technology, Sweden

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Adaptive Algorithm for Providing Flow Protection in the Internet D.S. Rao, J.N.T.U., India;K.C. Reddy, University of Hyderabad, India

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Measured Complementarity in Network Design using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Technique with LISREL Software H.J. Kim , University of Pittsburgh, USA

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MIMO Performance Evaluation of MIMO Systems Using Dual-Polarized Antennas C. Degen, W. Keusgen, Aachen University, Germany Linking Reduction in Measured MIMO Capacity with Dominant-Wave Propagation M. Herdin, H. Ozcelik, Technische University of Wien, Austria;H. Hofstetter, E. Bonek, FTW, Austria MIMO Channels in Tunnels: Experimental Approach and Stochastic Model M. Liénard, University of Lille, France Introducing ’Space’ into Space-Time MIMO Capacity Calculations: A New Closed Form Upper Bound T.S. Pollock, T.D. Abhayapala, R.A. Kennedy, The Australian National University, Australia A Comparison of Measured 8*8 MIMO Systems with a Popular Stochastic Channel Model at 5.2 GHz H. Ozcelik , M. Herdin, Technische University of Wien, Austria;H. Hofstetter, E. Bonek, FTW, Austria Modelling and Optimization of Receiver Oriented Multi-User MIMO Downlinks for Frequency Selective Channels P.W. Baier, W. Qiu, H. Troger, C.A. Jotten, M. Meurer, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany

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Wireless (IV) Optimum Power Allocation for Transmit Diversity in Mobile Communications W. Weichselberger, Technische University of Wien, Austria, K. Hugl, Nokia, Finland

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Frame Arrangement on Multiple Frequency Carriers in TDD Based PRMA H.C. Lin, S.A. Ding, S.S. Tzeng, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

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Secured Communication for GSM Networks K. Pormjirapawat, B. Piyatamrong, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand

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Energy Efficient Cluster Formation in Wireless Sensor Networks M.N. Halgamuge, S.M. Guru, A. Jennings, University of Melbourne, Australia Performance Evaluation of Load-Balanced Clustering of Wireless Sensor Networks G. Gupta, M. Younis, University of Maryland Baltimore County, USA Practical Performance of SDH Microwave Links with Extremely Long Hops M. Hadzialic, V. Lipovac, Bosnian Telecom, Bosnia Herzegowina

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Satellite Non Uniformly Sampled Power Control Scheme for TCP-based Data Transfers on a Faded Satellite Link D. Poulton, J. Oksman, Supelec, France;O.C. Herrero, University of Valencia, Spain Flexible Satellites: Software Radio in the Sky B. Paillassa, ENSEEIHT, France;C. Morlet, Alcatel Space, France Maximum Likelihood Post Detection Integration Methods for Satellite Mobile Systems G.E. Corazza, R. Pedone, University of Bologna, Italy Cell Admission Control in Multiservice Satellite Systems Y.L. Foo, K. Takahashi, S.W. Lee, Multimedia University, Malaysia

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Image and Signal Processing Task Redistribution Algorithm for Contour Extraction A. Wakatani, Konan University, Japan

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Coherent Broadband Source Localization by Modal Space Processing T.D. Abhayapala, The Australian National University, Australia;H. Bhatta, RMIT University, Australia

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Hidden Markov Multiresolution Texture Segmentation using Complex Wavelets J.H. Won, K. Pyun, R.M. Gray, Stanford University, USA Some Results on Multiscale Queueing Analysis T.D. Dang, S. Molnar, I. Maricza, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary

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Bounds on the Spatial Extrapolation of Multipath in Long-Range Prediction of Mobile Signals P.D. Teal, Industrial Research Ltd., New Zealand;R.A. Kennedy, The Australian National University, Australia Minimum Cost Design of a Parallel Computing Cluster A. Rueda, M. Maheswaran, University of Manitoba, Canada

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Switching A Framework for Benchmarking Performance of Switch Fabrics S. Ayandeh, Onex/Transwitch Corporation, USA A Scalable Switch Architecture for Ultra-large IP and Lambda Switch Routers M. Hirano, M. Aoki, N. Matsuura, T. Kurimoto, T. Miyamura, M. Goshima, S. Urushidani, NTT Network Service Systems Laboratories, Japan A Decomposed Hierarchical Logarithmic Scheduling Algorithm for InputQueued Switches A.M.Z. Bidoki, S.V. Azhari, N. Yazdani, University of Tehran, Iran

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Opto-VLSI 4G MCS for Ultra-High Speed Digital Image Transmission M.M.O. Lee, Dongshin University, Korea;S.M. Lee, K. Eshraghian, ECU, Australia;D.J. Kim, C.W. Lee, Chonnam National University, Korea

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A Space Dilated Lightwave Network–A New Approach F.M. Suliman, A.B. Mohammad, K. Seman, University of Teknology, Malaysia

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The Optimized Prioritized iSLIP Scheduling Algorithm for Input-Queued Switches with Ability to Support Multiple Priority Levels A.R. Minagar, S.M. Safavi, Amir-Kabir University of Technology, Iran

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National Projects in “Telecommunications + Education” Area High Quality Teleteaching in Germany Based on Broadband ATM Networks F. Bodendorf, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany Telecommunication Technologies Applied in the Virtual Corporate University Project at the Mexican Petroleum Institute L. Sheremetov, M. Romero-Salcedon, Mexican Petroleum Institute, Mexico

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Applications of Telecommunications in Education: National Science Foundation Projects on Advanced Technological and Online Education in Information Engineering V. Uskov, Bradley University, M. Uskova, Midstate College, USA

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Applications of Telecommunications in Education Computer Supported Educational Environment T. Watanabe, Nagoya University, Japan Remote Data Access Scheme Supports for Wireless Access to an Online Teaching System Using SOAP Technology C.C. Liu, National Taipei Teachers College, Taiwan;Y.D. Chuang, National Taiwan University, Taiwan A Digital Repository of Navigational Learning Histories on the Web A. Kashihara, S. Yoshimoto, S. Hasegawa, J. Toyoda, Osaka University, Japan A Wireless, Networked Musical Environment Consisting of Wearable MIDI Instruments T. Maekawa, K. Nishimoto, K. Mase, M. Tadenuma , ATR Media Information Science Laboratories, Japan Higher Level Intelligence through Horizontal and Vertical Networking of Tutoring Applications Kinshuk, L. Shi, A. Patel, Massey University, New Zealand Exploring New Boundaries for E-learning: Multicasting via Satellite K. Goeman, E. De Vos, Free University of Brussels, Belgium;B. De Gruyter, Cast4All, Belgium;H. Mannaert, University of Antwerp, Belgium

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Teaching of Telecommunications Courses in Colleges and Universities Using Instructional Television (ITV) to Help Implement Faculty Technology Proficiency Certification D. Georgi, California State University, USA Communicative Task Modeling and Its Practice on Academic English Learning in a Web-based Environment J. Chen, T. Okamoto, The University of Electro-Communications, Japan;A. Cristea, Technical University Eindhoven, The Netherlands Internet Technologies course with combined professor and on-line contents methodology E. Magana, D. Morato, University of California, USA

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Adaptive Course Authoring: My Online Teacher A.I. Cristea, A. de Mooij, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands

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“Academia-Industry” Collaboration Program in a Hybrid e-Learning Environment T. Okamoto, University of Electro-Communications, Japan;M. Kayama, Senshu University, Japan

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Cutting Edge and Emerging Technologies for Supporting and Training New Teachers P. Redmond, University of San Francisco, USA;D. Georgi, California State University, USA

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