Connect and connectivity: revealing a world of interactions

  • Authors:
  • Gido Hakvoort;Russell Beale;Eugene Ch'ng

  • Affiliations:
  • University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom;University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom;University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Venue:
  • CHI '13 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
  • Year:
  • 2013
  • The immersive museum

    Proceedings of the 2013 ACM international conference on Interactive tabletops and surfaces

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Abstract

Connectivity is embedded into our modern day society. Devices increasingly rely on permanent network connections, and people keep connected through social networks. Technological advances allow everyday objects to become part of large networks of interconnected entities. Connectivity within these networks allows for the design of novel interaction methods that utilise the digital input and output capabilities of connected entities. However, when specifically designing for interaction, entities become entangled and remain oblivious of each other's features. In this paper we report on the current progress in opening up the space of connectivity in order to reveal and make use of the available technological capabilities. We describe how this will open channels for new synergy and novel interaction methods. We conclude by discussing the preparation of a case study which incorporates our initial designs and proof of concepts.