This volume comprises research papers presented at the International Conference on Informatics
and Communication Technologies for Societal Development (ICICTS 2014) held at Karunya
University India. The content focuses on the recent advancements in image or signal processing
computer vision communication technologies soft computing advanced computing data mining
and knowledge discovery. The primary objective of this volume is to facilitate advancement and
application of the knowledge and to promote ideas that solve problems faced by society through
cutting-edge technologies. The chapters contain selected articles from academicians
researchers and industry experts in the form of frameworks models and architectures. Practical
approaches observations and results of research that promotes societal development are also
incorporated. This volume will serve as a useful compendium for interested readers and
researchers working towards societal development from the technological perspective.
