Charting past, present, and future research in ubiquitous computing
ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction (TOCHI) - Special issue on human-computer interaction in the new millennium, Part 1
Digital family portraits: supporting peace of mind for extended family members
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Designing a Home of the Future
IEEE Pervasive Computing
Smart Fabric, or "Wearable Clothing"
ISWC '97 Proceedings of the 1st IEEE International Symposium on Wearable Computers
The SenseChair: the lounge chair as an intelligent assistive device for elders
DUX '05 Proceedings of the 2005 conference on Designing for User eXperience
Designing for elders: exploring the complexity of relationships in later life
BCS-HCI '08 Proceedings of the 22nd British HCI Group Annual Conference on People and Computers: Culture, Creativity, Interaction - Volume 1
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In this paper we describe the Sense Lounger, a method for simply and cheaply turning a lounge chair into an initial "ubicomp" device in a home; providing a beachhead for transforming the home into a rich ubicomp environment. The Sense Lounger employs fabric sensors sewn into a chair's slipcover and force sensors on each leg to detect both an occupant and their activity. Drawing insights from user needs, we developed the Sense Lounger to (i) fit into the home and lifestyle of elders, (ii) assist and add value to the lives of elders, (iii) provide a platform for expanding assistive devices within the home environment. The current Sense Lounger prototype can be used to detect signs of life, patterns of use, posture, and sitting duration.