Proposed SAINT2004 Workshop 9: Ubiquitous Services and Networking Theme: Given the remarkable development of micro-device technologies such as micro processor-chips, sensors and RF tags (RFID), we will soon see micro computing & communications devices being embedded in the objects around us, and even in the human body itself, for various every-day applications. Under this ubiquitous computing & communications environment, it is expected that an entirely new service class, which we call eubiquitous servicesf, will emerge based on e hyper networkingf -- the connection of real-world context to cyber space. The ubiquitous services of the future should enhance the value of conventional communications services in the support of human life without imposing any stress on the user. The network infrastructure for these services may require capabilities beyond the Internet of today. To build this environment of ubiquitous services, we must over come various technical and societal issues. This Workshop is the best opportunity to address this theme in sufficient depth and breadth, and is intended to share knowledge and exchange ideas, thereby promoting new studies and research topics in this area. Papers should be sent to the Organizers no later than October 1. Please note that, according to the SAINT2004 Organizing Committee, the Workshop is subject to cancel when paper presentations will not be enough. According to the content of papers, we may consider any collaborative session with the workshop 4, g Metadata Applications on the Broadband Network.h Paper submission: Workshop Paper Submission Due: Oct. 1, 2003 Workshop Final Manuscript Due: Nov. 1, 2003 Organizers and Address for Paper submission Junichi KISHIGAMI, NTT, Japan Kazuo IMAI, NTT DoCoMo, Japan