This paper presents an overview about ongoing work in the project REAL, where we have
set up the Saarland University Pervasive Instrumented Environment (SUPIE). In particular …

It is possible to one day create non-multiplexed room-sized displays using, for example, e-
ink to create wallpapers and floor tiling. The environment could thereby simultaneously …

This dissertation presents a design method for proactive user assistance systems in
instrumented environments. The method addresses typical design issues, such as the …

We present the generalized peephole metaphor, a model of interaction for ubiquitous
computing and instrumented environments. The metaphor provides a way of organizing and …

During the last decade research groups as well as a number of commercial software
developers have started to deploy embodied conversational characters in the user interface …

Instrumented environments are enriched with sensors, senders and computing devices in
order to support intelligent applications for the human-computer interaction. Because the …

The main goal of the work presented in this paper is to determine an optimal strategy for
virtual characters performing judicious combinations of speech, gesture and motion in order …

The main goal of the work presented in this paper is to determine an optimal strategy for
virtual characters performing judicious combinations of speech, gesture and motion in order …

Intelligent environments enable users to receive information from a variety of sources, ie
from a range of displays embedded in those environments. From a services perspective …

We also distinguish between input and output peepholes. Output peepholes give users a
view into the virtual layer, usually through situated (location-aware) displays. Input …