Date: 2008-10-16
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG 1
(ITU-T SG16)
Coding of Still Pictures
JBIG JPEG
Joint Bi-level Image Joint Photographic
Experts Group Experts Group
TITLE:Calling notice, hotel reservation and meeting registration forms
47thMeeting of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG 1
January19th to 23rd, 2009
Microsoft Northern California District Headquarters in San Francisco, California, USA
SOURCE:WG 1
PROJECT:JPEG, JBIG
STATUS:Calling notice, hotel reservation and meeting registration forms
REQUESTED
ACTION:For distribution
DISTRIBUTION:WG 1 Distribution List
Contact:
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG 1 Convener - Dr. Daniel T. Lee
eBay Inc., 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, California95125, USA.
Tel: +1 408 376 3480, Fax: +1 253 830 0372, E-mail:
/ ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG1 N4827Registration Form, 47thMeeting of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG 1 - JPEG
2009-01/19 – 01/23, San Francisco, California, USA
TO:
Dr. Daniel T. Lee, Convener, ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG 1Tel: +1 408 376 3480
eBay Inc., 2145 Hamilton Avenue,Fax: +1 253 830 0372
San Jose, California95125, USA.E-mail:
FROM:
______
MESSAGE:
The following individual will attend the 47thMeeting of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG 1
2009-01/19 – 01/23, San Francisco, California, USA:
Delegate from the National Body of ______, or
Representative from Liaison Organization ______.
Check here if this individual will be the Head of Delegation (HOD).
Affiliation
Address (Provide contact information below only if it has changed)
Tel: / Fax:
E-mail:
Note: Please return a copy of this form for each person attending the above meeting to the WG1 Convener at the addresses above byDecember1, 2008.
JPEG/JBIG
2009January19-23, San Francisco
REGISTRATION FORM
Please fill in the blanks and return this form by fax or emailto:
Mr. Robert Rossi
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
50/3718
Redmond, WA98052
Tel: 1.425.785.8389
Fax: 1.425.936.7329
Email:
Please type or print in block letters:
Title / (Prof./Dr./Mr./Ms.)Given Name / Surname
Affiliation
Address
Country / Post Code
Tel / Fax
Country of Delegation
(or Liaison)
______I will be attending the Social Event on Wednesday night
______I will not be attending the Social Event
WG1 JPEG/JBIG Meeting Notice
January19th to 23rd 2009
To be held at:
Microsoft Northern California District Headquarters in San Francisco
Location:
The 47th WG1 Meeting will be held at Microsoft Northern California District Headquarters at Westfield Centre; 835 Market St. in downtown San Francisco. The adjacent Westfieldor San FranciscoShopping Center is a well know landmark and the historicUnion Square is two blocks away. The meetings rooms will be located on the 7th floor of the building.
The address is:
The Westfield Centre @ 835 Market Street
Suite 700
San Francisco, CA94103
415-972-6400
Travel
Flights can be arranged through San Francisco International Airport (SFO) or Oakland International Airport (OAK). SFO is a major airport with numerous international flights. The airport is frequently on reduced operation due to fog although international flights have priority. SFO is served by most major airlines. San Jose (SJC) is another alternative airport.
Taxis from SFO and OAK to Market Street are $45 and $60 respectively including a reasonable tip. BART (the subway) also serves both airports with service to Powell St. The Powell Street station is located near Union Square on Market Street. Taxis can be used from there to Fisherman’s Wharf. Car rental is discouraged since overnight city parking can be in excess of $40 per night.
Airports/Air Transportation
1)San FranciscoInternationalAirport ( SFO )
2)OaklandInternationalAirport (OAK)
3)MinetaSan JoseInternationalAirport
Hotels
No specific arrangements with hotels have been made by Microsoft for this meeting.
The following hotels are recommended and are in the area of the meeting:
Hotels near the Westfield Centre
Note: information for finding discount rates will be updated shortly.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
222 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Main: 415.394.1111
Reservations: 800.248.3308
Main Fax: 415.394.1106
Reservations Fax: 415.394.1159
(Less then 4 blocks from the office)
Hotel Palomar
12 FourthSt.
San Francisco CA, 94103
Main: 415.348.1111
Reservations: 866.373.4941
Fax: 415.348.0302
“The luxury Hotel Palomar was awarded Conde Naste Traveler's 2006 Gold List of the World's Best Places to Stay”
(Around the corner from the office)
The Mosser Hotel
54 Fourth St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Main: 415.986.4400
Reservations: 800.227.3804
Fax: 415.495.7653
“The Mosser Hotel is now the only San Francisco hotel to feature a State-of-the-Art Recording Studio!”
(Around the corner from the office)
The San Francisco Marriott
55 Fourth St.
San Francisco, CA94103
Main: 415.896.1600
Fax: 415.486.8101
(Around the corner from the office)
Hotel Monaco
501 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Main: 415.292.0100
Reservations: 866.622.5284
Fax: 415.292.0111
1998-2004 AAA, 4 Diamond rating
The boutique Hotel Monaco in downtown San Francisco takes care of all its guests in style, including our four-legged friends, taking the term "pet friendly hotel" to a new level.
(Roughly 5 blocks from the office)
CLIFT HOTEL
495 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Main: 415.775.4700
Reservations: 800.697 1791
Fax: 415.441.4621
“Understated Elegance” – LA Times
(5 blocks from the office)
Handlery Hotel Union Square
351 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Main: 415.781.7800
Fax: 415.789.0269
(4 blocks from the office)
The Westin St. Francis
335 Powell St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Main: 415.397.7000
Fax: 415.774.0124
Condé Nast Traveler 2002 Gold List
1,195 serene guest rooms feature the Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath® as well as High Speed Internet Access. The uniquely decorated specialty suites offer old-world historic charm, some with panoramic views of San FranciscoBay.
(4 blocks from the office)
Social
Plans for the Social Event to be held on January 21st, 2009 will be delivered in a subsequent communication.
Meeting Registration and Facilities Fee
The USNB is pleased to inform the WG 1 committee that with the generous contributionsof Microsoft Corporation, the meeting fee has been eliminated for this meeting. The USNB thanks the Microsoft Corporation for hosting this meeting with fiscal and facility support.
Travel Documents and Visas
The organizing committee can assist with an official invitation letter. Please send your request to Arianne Hinds.
Arianne T. Hinds, Ph.D.
Software Engineer, Image Processing
Phone: +1 303 924-6984
Fax: +1 303 924 4049
e-mail:
Lunch Locations
The Westfield Mall at the ground level of the building has numerous restaurants for lunch:
Amoura / Food Court / 415/357-9611Andale Mexican Restaurant / Food Court / 415/243-8700
Asqew Grill / Food Court / 415/227-0306
Beard Papa Sweets Cafe / Food Court / 415/978-9975
Bistro Burger / Food Court / 415/495-2266
Buckhorn Grill / Food Court / 415/978-9770
Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom / Restaurants / 415/243-8500
Cafe© Bellini / Food Court / 415/348-1075
Catch Isle / Food Court / 415/882-1699
Cocola Bakery / Restaurants / 415/543-2207
Coriander Gourmet Thai / Food Court / 415/538-0800
Jamba Juice / Food Court / 415/357-3640
LarkCreekSteak / Restaurants / 415/593-4100
Melt Gelato & Crepe Cafe / Food Court / 415/896-6358
mr hana / Food Court / 415/538-7894
Mrs Fields / Food Court / 415/974-1993
Nordstrom / Restaurants / 415/243-8500
Out The Door / Restaurants / 415/541-9913
Panda Express / Food Court / 415/243-9775
Pasta Moto / Food Court / 415/546-6686
Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill / Food Court / 415/957-1389
San Francisco Soup Company / Food Court / 415/512-0472
Sorabol Korean BBQ & Asian Noodles / Food Court / 415/777-5959
Starbucks / Food Court / 415/348-0940
Steak Escape / Food Court / 415/344-0018
Time Zone
San Jose is on Pacific Standard Time (PDT) and 9 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time.
Climate
San Francisco County's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 46.4°F. The average rainfall in January is 4.72in. The sun is shining 56% of the time.
Electricity
The voltage in California is 120V. Three-pin plugs are standard and can accept polarized two-pin and three-pin plugs.
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