LumiTouch: an emotional communication device
CHI '01 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Safe & sound: a wireless leash
CHI '03 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Lover's cups: drinking interfaces as new communication channels
CHI '06 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Jogging over a distance: supporting a "jogging together" experience although being apart
CHI '07 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
SyncDecor: appliances for sharing mutual awareness between lovers separated by distance
CHI '07 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Gamelunch: forging a dining experience through sound
CHI '08 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Sharing empty moments: design for remote couples
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
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Recently calm technology has been widely applied. Many cases help to enhance social intimacy among close people. Particularly, the area of family members has opportunities to support feeling of connectedness. We aim to investigate of implication through case study of calm technology to support social interaction. We suggested a mutual communication system; Steps, it supports emotional communion in short time separation. It consists of an attachable device for parents and shoes for children. It helps remote and non-verbal communication in a shopping context. We achieved to solve the worry of safety and fear, curiosity issues by sharing their steps. It is also sublimated from daily activities to pleasurable interaction. It suggested a possibility to extend the application of calm technology.