Living interfaces: the intimate door lock

Authors:
Miriam Roy;Fabian Hemmert;Reto Wettach
Affiliations:
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences, Potsdam, Germany;Deutsche Telekom Laboratories, Berlin, Germany;Potsdam University of Applied Sciences, Potsdam, Germany
Venue:
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Tangible and Embedded Interaction
Year:
2009

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Abstract

In this paper we introduce a new way to interact intimately with an automated system. The Intimate Door Lock investigates the psychological effects of intimate humanhuman interaction being applied to man-machine interfaces. The door lock, in our prototype, is installed at the inside of a domestic front door, and remains locked until given a kiss by its owner. In our prototype, the element to be kissed is a camera-augmented mirror, which we intended to use as a means of lowering the inhibition level. This work is part of a larger series of experiments in the Living Interfaces project, exploring ways in which reduced life-like movements can be beneficial for Human-Machine Interaction.