This paper surveys the current status of second generation HCI theory, faced with the
challenges brought to HCI by the so-called third wave. In the third wave, the use context and …

Opening the book as a scene setting chapter, this chapter provides a more detailed
introduction. The major themes, issues, assumptions, and arguments associated with the …

This paper introduces a novel interactive floor platform for social games and entertainment
involving multiple co-located users in a collaborative game environment. The interactive …

Everyday communities seem to juggle their technology use largely through the contributions
and knowledge brought by its members. This contrasts with work settings where there is a …

This paper introduces a novel kinesthetic interaction technique for interactive floors. The
interaction techniques utilize vision-based limb tracking on an interactive floor–a 12 m 2 …

Computer use and interaction possibilities are changing quickly, while use contexts and
application types are radically broadening. Technology no longer consists of static tools …

This paper proposes affective engagement as a possible resource when designing
interactive environments. The notion of affect and affective experience as developed by …

Within this work, a novel metaphor, haunted design, is explored to challenge the definitions
of" display" used today. Haunted design draws inspiration and vision from some of the most …

A vision of future daily life is explored in Ambient Intelligence (AmI). It contains the
assumption that intelligent technology should disappear into our environment to bring …

Many cohabiting millennials report dissatisfaction about declining levels of sexual desire.
Barriers such as desire discrepancy, lack of communication, changing needs, and …