Essays about: "Anticipation"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 117 essays containing the word Anticipation.

  1. 21. User Centered Design of a Fall Detection System

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Casper Cronberg; Ludwig Darle Olsson; [2022]
    Keywords : User Experience; Universal Design; Interaction Design; Technical Design; Welfare Technologies and Elderly Care; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master thesis has created a concept of a fall detection system for older people. The system is built around new radar technology that will detect a fall accident and then initiate an alarm sequence that will contact the home care. The system is intended to be installed in the home of the user. READ MORE

  3. 22. Breathe Like a Singer : Facilitating singers’ breath practice with a wearable haptic garment

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Lovisa von Heijne; [2022]
    Keywords : Breathing; singing; haptic wearable; soma design; defining use; experiential qualities;

    Abstract : There has been a recent increase in breathing as an activity within HCI; however, breathing as the source of voice has not been explored. This thesis explores how ADA (air-driven actuator), a haptic wearable garment, may be used by singers to connect with their breath. READ MORE

  4. 23. Exploring Experiential Qualities of Relaxation in ASMR through Soma Design

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Celine Mileikowsky; [2022]
    Keywords : somaesthetics; HCI; relaxation; soma design; tangibles; physical interactions; somaestetik; MDI; avslappning; soma design; tangible; fysisk interaktion;

    Abstract : Media designed to elicit Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) has been used for years for relaxation and improved sleep. Recent research has shown that experiencing ASMR lowers markers for stress, and can induce a relaxed mood. READ MORE

  5. 24. "Un-masking the Mask-Issue". Examining People´s Meaning-Making Processes and Risk-Cultural Norms regarding Facemasks.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation

    Author : Tim Arasimowicz; [2021-07-27]
    Keywords : Facemasks; Efficiency; Communication; Media diets; COVID-19; Sensemaking; Meaning-Making; Noticing; Acting; Risk Culture; Trust in Authorities; Anticipation; Accountability; Framing;

    Abstract : While most of the world quickly came to terms with covering their noses and mouths in crowded places, people in Sweden have mostly gone without, riding buses and metros, shopping for groceries, and going to school maskless, with only a few rare souls have covered up (Novus, 2021). Officials from the Swedish Public Health Authority (PHA) have repeatedly argued that masks are not effective enough at limiting the spread of the virus to warrant mass use, insisting it is more important to respect social distancing and handwashing recommendations. READ MORE

  6. 25. Adoption of Disruptive Technologies : Exploratory research into consumer attitude formation regarding Bitcoin adoption

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Jonathan Saénger; Sahlin Marcus; Uhler Chris; [2021]
    Keywords : Attitudes; Bitcoin; Investors; ABC model; Attitude functions; Interviews; Thematic analysis;

    Abstract : Attitudes are based on motivations and are formed in anticipation that the person will handle similar information at a later date. Attitudes are, therefore, necessary collections of pre-determined behavioral intents toward certain information (Solomon et al., 2016). READ MORE