Explore the cutting-edge research presented in NEW DIRECTIONS IN INTELLIGENT INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS AND SERVICES – 2. This volume, part of the Studies in Computational Intelligence series, captures the proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Intelligent Interactive Multimedia Systems and Services (KES-IIMSS 2009). Delve into novel research on intelligent multimedia systems, focusing on the rapid integration of multimedia processing with a new wave of user-centric services. Discover how pervasive computing is blurring the lines between traditional IT and multimedia, paving the way for next-generation interactive systems. This essential read offers high-quality scientific results and timely dissemination of breakthroughs in intelligent systems for healthcare, human-computer interaction, and ambient intelligence.