The spatial character of sensor technology
By considering the spatial character of sensor-based interactive systems, this paper investigates how discussions of seams and seamlessness in ubiquitous computing neglect the complex spatial character that is constructed as a side-effect of deploying sensor technology within a space. Through a stud...
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| author | Reeves, Stuart Pridmore, Tony Crabtree, Andy Green, Jonathan Benford, Steve O'Malley, Claire |
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| description | By considering the spatial character of sensor-based interactive systems, this paper investigates how discussions of seams and seamlessness in ubiquitous computing neglect the complex spatial character that is constructed as a side-effect of deploying sensor technology within a space. Through a study of a torch (`flashlight') based interface, we develop a framework for analysing this spatial character generated by sensor technology. This framework is then used to analyse and compare a range of other systems in which sensor technology is used, in order to develop a design spectrum that contrasts the revealing and hiding of a system's structure to users. Finally, we discuss the implications for interfaces situated in public spaces and consider the benefits of hiding structure from users. |
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| spelling | nottingham-4702020-05-04T20:30:14Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/470/ The spatial character of sensor technology Reeves, Stuart Pridmore, Tony Crabtree, Andy Green, Jonathan Benford, Steve O'Malley, Claire By considering the spatial character of sensor-based interactive systems, this paper investigates how discussions of seams and seamlessness in ubiquitous computing neglect the complex spatial character that is constructed as a side-effect of deploying sensor technology within a space. Through a study of a torch (`flashlight') based interface, we develop a framework for analysing this spatial character generated by sensor technology. This framework is then used to analyse and compare a range of other systems in which sensor technology is used, in order to develop a design spectrum that contrasts the revealing and hiding of a system's structure to users. Finally, we discuss the implications for interfaces situated in public spaces and consider the benefits of hiding structure from users. ACM Press 2006 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed Reeves, Stuart, Pridmore, Tony, Crabtree, Andy, Green, Jonathan, Benford, Steve and O'Malley, Claire (2006) The spatial character of sensor technology. In: Designing Interactive Systems (DIS), July 2006, State College, PA, USA. Sensor technology space ubiquitous computing seams |
| spellingShingle | Sensor technology space ubiquitous computing seams Reeves, Stuart Pridmore, Tony Crabtree, Andy Green, Jonathan Benford, Steve O'Malley, Claire The spatial character of sensor technology |
| title | The spatial character of sensor technology |
| title_full | The spatial character of sensor technology |
| title_fullStr | The spatial character of sensor technology |
| title_full_unstemmed | The spatial character of sensor technology |
| title_short | The spatial character of sensor technology |
| title_sort | spatial character of sensor technology |
| topic | Sensor technology space ubiquitous computing seams |
| url | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/470/ |