Eco-buzz: an interactive eco-feedback system based on cultural forms of play

  • Authors:
  • Amartya Banerjee

  • Affiliations:
  • Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction
  • Year:
  • 2013

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Abstract

I present the design of Eco-Buzz, an interactive system designed to engage families in informal learning activities in which they seek out hidden sources of energy consumption in their homes. The system combines an electro-magnetic field (EMF) detector with a mobile tablet computer. Bringing the Eco-Buzz device within range of an electrical current activates the detector; the output from the detector is used to provide feedback during the activity.