Advanced Intelligent Computing Theories and Applications With Aspects of Contemporary Intelligent Computing Techniques

The International Conference on Intelligent Computing (ICIC) was formed to p- vide an annual forum dedicated to the emerging and challenging topics in artificial intelligence, machine learning, bioinformatics, and computational biology, etc. It aims to bring together researchers and practitioners from both academia and ind- try to share ideas, problems and solutions related to the multifaceted aspects of intelligent computing. ICIC 2008, held in Shanghai, China, September 15–18, 2008, constituted the 4th International Conference on Intelligent Computing. It built upon the success of ICIC 2007, ICIC 2006 and ICIC 2005 held in Qingdao, Kunming and Hefei, China, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. This year, the conference concentrated mainly on the theories and methodologies as well as the emerging applications of intelligent computing. Its aim was to unify the picture of contemporary intelligent computing techniques as an integral concept that highlights the trends in advanced computational intelligence and bridges theoretical research with applications. Therefore, the theme for this conference was “Emerging Intelligent Computing Technology and Applications”. Papers focusing on this theme were solicited, addressing theories, methodologies, and applications in science and technology.

This book - in conjunction with the two volumes LNCS 5226 and LNAI 5227 - constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2008, held in Shanghai, China in September 2008.

The intelligent computing technology includes a range of techniques such as artificial intelligence, perceptual and pattern recognition, evolutionary and adaptive computing, informatics theories and applications, computational neuroscience and bioscience, soft computing, case based and constrained reasoning, agents, networking and computer supported co-operative working, human computer interface issues.

ICIC theme unifies the picture of contemporary intelligent computing techniques as an integral concept that highlights the trends in advanced computational intelligence and bridges theoretical research with applications.