UbiComp 2004: Ubiquitous Computing: 6th International Conference, Nottingham, UK, September 7-10, 2004. Proceedings

Sunny Consolvo, Peter Roessler, Brett E. Shelton (auth.), Nigel Davies, Elizabeth D. Mynatt, Itiro Siio (eds.)3540229558, 9783540229551, 9783540301196

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing, UbiComp 2004, held in Nottingham, UK in September 2004.

The 26 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 145 submissions. The papers address all current issues in ubiquitous computing ranging from algorithmic and systems design and analysis issues to applications in various contexts.

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Table of contents :
Front Matter….Pages –
The CareNet Display: Lessons Learned from an In Home Evaluation of an Ambient Display….Pages 1-17
Personalized Peripheral Information Awareness Through Information Art….Pages 18-35
Reminding About Tagged Objects Using Passive RFIDs….Pages 36-53
Evaluating the Effects of Displaying Uncertainty in Context-Aware Applications….Pages 54-69
The Error of Our Ways: The Experience of Self-Reported Position in a Location-Based Game….Pages 70-87
Particle Filters for Location Estimation in Ubiquitous Computing: A Case Study….Pages 88-106
Some Assembly Required: Supporting End-User Sensor Installation in Domestic Ubiquitous Computing Environments….Pages 107-124
Rapid Authoring of Mediascapes….Pages 125-142
CAMP: A Magnetic Poetry Interface for End-User Programming of Capture Applications for the Home….Pages 143-160
Designing Capture Applications to Support the Education of Children with Autism….Pages 161-178
‘This All Together, Hon?’ Ubicomp in Non-office Work Environments….Pages 179-195
Security and Trust in Mobile Interactions: A Study of Users’ Perceptions and Reasoning….Pages 196-213
WatchMe: Communication and Awareness Between Members of a Closely-Knit Group….Pages 214-231
Everyday Encounters with Context-Aware Computing in a Campus Environment….Pages 232-249
Cooperative Artefacts: Assessing Real World Situations with Embedded Technology….Pages 250-267
I Sense a Disturbance in the Force: Unobtrusive Detection of Interactions with RFID-tagged Objects….Pages 268-282
The NearMe Wireless Proximity Server….Pages 283-300
The ContextCam: Automated Point of Capture Video Annotation….Pages 301-318
MouseField: A Simple and Versatile Input Device for Ubiquitous Computing….Pages 319-328
The Iterative Design Process of a Location-Aware Device for Group Use….Pages 329-346
DOLPHIN: A Practical Approach for Implementing a Fully Distributed Indoor Ultrasonic Positioning System….Pages 347-365
The Carrot Approach: Encouraging Use of Location Systems….Pages 366-383
ActiveBelt: Belt-Type Wearable Tactile Display for Directional Navigation….Pages 384-399
An Audio-Based Personal Memory Aid….Pages 400-417
Infrastructures and Their Discontents: Implications for Ubicomp….Pages 418-432
Opportunity Knocks: A System to Provide Cognitive Assistance with Transportation Services….Pages 433-450
Back Matter….Pages –