A. Information and Communication Theory (June 17, 10.00 - 12.00)

Some Further Bounds for Differential Entropy Measures

M. Matić, University of Split, Split, Croatia
C. E. M. Pearce, J. Pečarić, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia

Inequalities and Applications in Information Theory

S. S. Dragomir, Victoria University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
V. Gluscevic, Royal Australian Air Force, Salisbury, Australia
J. Sunde, DSTO, Salisbury, Austalia

Use of Residual Redundancy for Error Correction with Nonbinary Convolutional Codes

A. Hocanin, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey
K. Sayood, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA

Phase and Data Synchronizers in the Presence of Noise

A. D. Reis, J. F. Rocha, A. M. Gameiro, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
J. P. Carvalho, University of Covilhă, Covilhă, Portugal

Multistage Linear Multiuser Detector Using Iterative Structure for DS-CDMA Systems

Y.-h. Li, M. Chen, S. Cheng, Southeast University, Nanjing, P.R. China


B. Access Protocols and Applications (June 16, 15.00 - 16.30)

An Improvement of Reservation Code Multiple Access for Integrated Voice/Data Spread-Spectrum System

J. Li, S. Cheng, National Mobile Comm. Research Lab, Nanjing, P.R. China

Performance of the Window Random Access Algorithm with Diversity in Rician Fading Channel

B. Yücel, H. Deliç, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey

Mobile Access to ATM Using CDMA and Two Dimensional CRC

A. Hocanin, H. Deliç, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey

Analytical Model of the RSBT Protocol

I. Jutrisa, P. Dart, E. Kazmierczak, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
P. Cerone, Victoria University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia


C. Wireless Communications (June 17, 13.30 - 15.30)

Wireless Data Capacity Increase Using Adaptive Modulation

J. Zec, Central Florida Remote Sensing and Space Institute, Orlando, USA
I. Kostanic, SAFCO Technologies, West Melbourne, USA

Performance Analysis of DS-SFH/MSK in the Presence of Multitone Jamming and Additive White Gaussian Noise

Z. Haiou, Z. Naitong, Harbin Institute of Technology, Heilongjiang, P.R.China

System Engineering Practices - Application to HF Radio Network Modernisation Project

M. Cicin-Sain, C. E. M. Pearce, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
M. Scholz, J. Sunde, DSTO, Salisbury, Austalia

Coded Amplitude and Pulse Position for Infrared WLAN's

R. P. Alves, A. M. Gameiro, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

Rate Adaptation through Modulation Selection for Infrared WLAN's

A. M. Gameiro, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal


D. Mobile Networks (June 17, 16.00 - 17.30)

Mobile Number Portability in GSM

D. Jagar, G. Zrnc, Siemens, Zagreb, Croatia

Some Solutions of IN Services in GSM Network

D. Belamarić, D. Planinec, Siemens, Zagreb, Croatia

A Comparative Cost-Based Analysis of the Location Management Strategies

J. Ursić, N. Rožić, University of Split, Split, Croatia

Land Vehicle Equipment and Subsystems for Intelligent Transportation System

W. Afrić, N. Matošić, Croatian Telecom, Split, Croatia


E. Intelligent Networks and Mobility (June 17, 10.00 - 12.00)

Usage Modelling of IN Resources

A. Folkestad, Telenor R&D, Kjeller, Norway
P. J. Emstad, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway

Towards a Generic Model for Intelligent Networks

G. Németh, Technical University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Mobile Agents as Network Management Problem Solvers

M. Kunštić, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
F. Pogačnik, Croatian Telecom, Zagreb, Croatia
N. Sandri, Siemens, Zagreb, Croatia

Call Center in Virtual Private Network Environment

D. Švelec, V. Čošić, A. Lišnjić, Croatian Telecom, Osijek, Croatia

 


F. Telecommunication Network Management (June 17, 13.30 - 15.30)

QoS Challenges in a Competitive Telecom Market

I. Grgic, T. Jensen, Telenor R&D, Kjeller, Norway

Some Results of Transition from Mash-shaped to a Hub Network Architecture in Zagreb Metropolitan Network

M. Bijele, F. Pogačnik, Croatian Telecom, Zagreb, Croatia

A Techno-Economic Analysis of a Full Service Network for the Health Sector in Norway

R. Venturin, B. T. Olsen, Telenor R&D, Kjeller, Norway
H. E. Danielsen, The Norwegian Radiumhospital, Oslo, Norway

A Scenario for Preparation of a National Telecommunication Network for the Next Generation of Telecommunications System

D. Lučić, Ericsson, Düsseldorf, Germany
D. Vuković, G. Kovačević, I. Šarić, Ericsson Nikola Tesla, Zagreb, Croatia


G. Telecommunication Network Design (June 17, 16.00 - 17.30)

VB5.2 Interface: Key Issue in Networks for Global Deployment

S. Rao, R. Porobic, Telscom AG, Bern, Switzerland

BONAPARTE: ATM Passive Optical Network Access Facilities

S. Rao, M. Luoni, R. Porobic, Telscom AG, Bern, Switzerland

An Approach of Designing Local Access Network using Simulated Annealing Method

B. Lukić, Croatian Telecom, Rijeka, Croatia

On an Intelligent Designer for Transport Network Databases

V. Kesegić, I. Matasić, Z. Skočir, E. Šehović, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Design and Implementation of Telecommunication Access Network Expansion Planning System

M. Valković, TeleConsult d.o.o., Rijeka, Croatia
B. Lukić, D. Medved, Croatian Telecom, Rijeka, Croatia
D. Čišić, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia


H. Distributed Systems and Software Modeling (June 16, 15.00 - 16.30)

Petri Net Based Modeling and Simulation of a Distributed Cooperative Multiagent System

R. Sandri, Lura Group, Zagreb, Croatia
K. P. Valavanis, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, USA
N. Sandri, Siemens, Zagreb, Croatia

UML Draw - a Toolkit for Telecommunications Services Software Modeling

O. Martikainen, M. Zhidovinov, Helsinki University of Technology, Helsinki, Finland
K. Samouylov, A. Nikitin, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia

Reviews and Inspections - An Approach to the Improvement of Telecom Software Development Process

S. Golubić, Ericsson Nikola Tesla, Zagreb, Croatia
D. Marušić, Ericsson Nikola Tesla, Split, Croatia


I. Protocol Specification and Testing (June 17, 10.00 - 12.00)

JavaSpin - Distributed System for Verification and Simulation of Communication Protocols

M. Kušek, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Modeling and Verification of Concurrent Programs

I. Podnar, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Formal Specification and Verification of the Multiparty Call in ATM UNI Protocol

G. Ježić, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Automatic Generation of Feasible Test Cases for Communication Protocols

N. Maloku, M. Frey-Pučko, IskraTEL, Kranj, Slovenia 


J. Broadband and Multimedia (June 18, 9.00 - 10.30)

Description and Initiation of Multimedia Services

P. Botka, P. D. Füzesi, L. G. Malicskó, G. Záruba, Technical University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
I. Cselényi, Telia Research AB, Farsta, Sweden

A Circuit Emulation Service Architecture for the Interconnection of BRI and PRI Applications (ISDN) with Broadband Packet-switched Network Types (B-ISDN)

N. V. Stefanopoulos, E. A. Zervanos, V. A. Kaloudis, G. I. Stassinopoulos, National Technical University of Athens, Zographou, Greece

Issues on VP Network Design - Traffic Handling, Modelling and Analysis

R. Venturin, M. Rohne, T. Jensen, I. Svinnset, Telenor R&D, Kjeller, Norway

An Architecture Supporting Quality-of-Service in Virtual-Output-Queued Switches

R. Schoenen, G. Post, Aachen University of Technology, Aachen, Germany


K. Internet Services and Applications (June 18, 10.45 - 12.00)

First Steps Towards Internet Telephony

V. Krajči, Croatian Telecom, Zagreb, Croatia
M. Novosel, Ericsson Nikola Tesla, Zagreb, Croatia

WebVR: A Virtual Reality Interface for the World Wide Web

K. Wright, D. Gračanin, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, USA

Internet Kiosk Network Management

A. Dostal, T. Čukman, Ericsson Nikola Tesla, Zagreb, Croatia

EMA System: Another Application for Future Telecom World

V. Maričić, B. Zalar, D. Filjar, M. Žic, M. Opsenica, D. Frank, Ericsson Nikola Tesla, Zagreb, Croatia