1. COGAIN: Communication by Gaze Interaction Kick-off Meeting 5.-6.9.2004 Tampere

2. WELCOME!  A bit of COGAIN history: Kari  Why we are here: John  Practical issues: Kari

3. Planning in 2002  Research seminar in Copenhagen, February 7th Anders, Dan, John, Kari, Päivi, David Ward  Summer 2002: Expression of Interest Called GIACS (Gaze Interaction for Alternative Communication Systems) Key driving force: John Paulin Hansen Abstract: “The aim of this proposal is to make Europe the world’s leading expert in use of eye gaze interaction with computers for disabled citizens, such as those suffering from the locked-in syndrome. Through its research activities, the network will develop new and improve interaction techniques for common tasks, including: cursor positioning, button selection, menu selection, scrolling, and window handling, and the network will support a joint implementation of systems for everyday alternative communication. All software developed within the network will be available to European citizens in freeware versions and major parts will be available for SMEs and local organisations.”  MUMIN seminar in Tampere, November 18-22nd John, Kari, Päivi

4. Preparatory Meetings in 2003  Copenhagen, August 5th Anders, Dan, John, Kari  Brussels, September 9th (presentation to Commission) John, Kari, Stina  Copenhagen, September 18th Anders, Bjarne, Dan, Gintautas, Henrik, John, Kari, Stina, Vincas  Tampere, October 4-6th John, Kari, Päivi, Stina  Renamed COGAIN

5. Submission and Evaluation  Submitted in person by Stina in Brussels, October 15th  Positive evaluation received by e-mail, November 20th  Hearings in Brussels, December 9th Dan, Kari, Stina  Invitation to pre-negotiation meeting, February 24th  Invitation to contractual negotiations, March 12th  Pre-negotiation in Brussels, March 18th Kari, Stina

6. Copenhagen, April 2004

7. Negotiations in 2004  Brussels, April 16th Bjarne, Hannele, John, Kari, Laura, Stina Gustav Fagerberg, Alphons Vermorken  Annex 1 revised, April 27th  Annex 1 revised again, June 26th  New Project Officer in June: Dr. Michel Schouppe  Contract signed by the commission, August 6th!

8. Road to COGAIN  10 meetings  41 trips  >2000 email messages  Support from: eTampere Finnish Research Council for Science and Engineering

9. Program  Today: Partner presentations Overview of Contract and Consortium Agreement Assembly meeting: 1-2 representatives / partner Dinner  Tomorrow: (Press conference) Project officer, Finances, Legal issues Work package presentations and discussion Next steps Demos, snacks, get-together at the University

10. Practical Issues  Try to keep the schedule  Coffee breaks outside the ballroom  Lunch breaks in the Masuuni restaurant  Dinner in Ballroom 1  If you want to use internet during your presentation, set the TCP/IP parameters in advance Addresses given on a separate sheet