LifeLines: visualizing personal histories
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Projected realities: conceptual design for cultural effect
Proceedings of the SIGCHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Digital family portraits: supporting peace of mind for extended family members
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Peek-a-drawer: communication by furniture
CHI '02 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
The InfoCanvas: information conveyance through personalized, expressive art
CHI '01 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
HOIT '00 Proceedings of the IFIP TC9 WG9.3 International Conference on Home Oriented Informatics and Telematics,: Information, Technology and Society
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We present the findings of an in situ field study conducted using our assisted living system, I-Living, that aims to enable seniors to live in a cost-effective manner independently. Basing the study on both interviews and diaries provided valuable and well-rounded data. Some of the main findings revealed that seniors will wear small health sensors if designed carefully. The study further reveals that delicate and complicated social structures influence the design space in such communities. The primary contribution of this paper is the pilot study conducted at an assisted living facility. It paints a compelling picture of day-to-day life in a healthcare institution and uncovers broad design implications that apply to a wide range of technologies.