27 April 2006 11:30 - 13:00 alt.chi Loving Me Loving You I Just Clicked To Say I Love You: Rich Evaluations of Minimal Communication Describes a method for developing an in-depth understanding of a subject's technology use. Studies five couples in long-distance relationships and their use of a simple technology design to transmit intimacy. Joseph 'Jofish' Kaye ComSlipper: An Expressive Design to Support Awareness and Availability An emotionally rich communication device that supports showing presence and availability. Can help the user to initiate a socially appropriate conversation, and ultimately, enhance the quality of computer-mediated relationships. Chun-Yi Chen Drinking Interfaces as New Communication Channels We suggest a new kind of communication channel, social drinking interactions, and test its potential in remote communications. Hyemin Chung AuraOrb: Using Social Cues in the Design of a Progressive Notification Appliance Discusses the design of a ambient notification appliance that implements progressive notification techniques through the use of eye contact sensing. Mark Altosaar Step User Interfaces: An Exploration Formative evaluation of novel step user interfaces to encourage physical movement and promote enjoyment while completing real world tasks. Provides design considerations for step user interfaces. Brian Meyers The Affective Remixer: Personalized Music Arrangiing This project contributes to affective computing and music analysis to enhance the listening experience. The research will assist in the understanding the dynamics of emotional state transition. G. Scott Vercoe |
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