While the user-centered design methods we bring from human-computer interaction to
ubicomp help sketch ideas and refine prototypes, few tools or techniques help explore …

The review analyses work in the research field of ambient display with a focus on the use of
such displays for situational awareness, feedback and learning. The purpose of the review is …

Accessible design principles should permeate virtually all phases of the application
development cycle, using existing “best practices of software engineering” for accessibility …

Summary The concept of Ambient Intelligence (AmI) provides a vision of the Information
Society where the emphasis is on greater user‐friendliness, more efficient services support …

Different from mouse-based and touch-based interactions at a static distance, motion-
sensing interaction on a large display is typically performed at varying distances ranging …

End-user development for the home has been gaining momentum in research. Previous
works demonstrate feasibility and potential but there is a lack of analysis of the extent of …

We present a longitudinal investigation of Tableau Machine, an intelligent entity that
interprets and reflects the lives of occupants in the home. We created Tableau Machine (TM) …

In ubiquitous computing environments, certain entities (or actors) often need to interact with
each other in achieving a joint goal in a dynamically changing context. To perform such …

Understanding the user's demands and intentions is essential when developing pervasive
applications. It ensures proactive decisions and improves usability. However, due to a lack …

ABSTRACT A large variety of methods and techniques are being used within user-centered
design. This article explores the differences in methodology and strategy when doing user …