Essays about: "calm computing"

Found 5 essays containing the words calm computing.

1. 1. The impact of body-movementbased interaction on engagement of peripheral information displays : A case study

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

   Author : Kauã Monteiro Melo; [2020]
   Keywords : ambient display; peripheral information display; interactive billboards; calm design; calm computing; statistical analysis;

   Abstract : With the growth of ubiquitous computing, people are getting familiar and receptive to the idea of using non personal devices in public spaces. An example of such a possible device are the large ambient displays which can be found in airports, subway stations, malls, and bus stops. READ MORE

3. 2. Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Lighting Systems for Home Environments

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Mikołaj Dobrucki; [2020]
   Keywords : interaction design; artificial intelligence; AI; smart home; ubiquitous computing; calm technology; light; smart lighting;

   Abstract : Artificial Intelligence, being recently one of the most popular topics in technology, has been in a spotlight of Interaction Design for a long time. Despite its success in software and business-oriented cases, the adoption of Artificial Intelligence solutions in home environments still remains relatively low. READ MORE

4. 3. HAVE: An interactive kitchen garden exploring the design of plant-based interfaces

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Victor Permild; [2018]
   Keywords : calm technology; tangible computing; material computing; plant-based interface; design for social innovation;

   Abstract : As the population of the world increases and cities grow in size, we are faced with remarkable societal problems regarding sustainable food security for the generations to come. In this paper, I present and discuss HAVE (Hydroponic Agricultural Vertical Environment), a research-through-design project that explores the design of an interactive open-source vertical kitchen garden. READ MORE

5. 4. SitLight : a Wearable Intervention for Improving Sitting Behavior

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för informatik

   Author : Farideh Soltani Nejad; [2018]
   Keywords : Wearable technology; smart clothing; visual modality; posture improvement; persuasive technology; calm technology;

   Abstract : Various studies have taken different approaches to persuade users into adopting a healthy sitting posture. In addition to the sedentary lifestyles we have come to adopt, the importance and reasoning of these studies stem from the adverse effects of poor posture on our health and mood. READ MORE

6. 5. The Design and Evaluation of Ambient Displays in a Hospital Environment

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Dorien Koelemeijer; [2016]
   Keywords : ambient displays; AmI; hospital; healthcare; ambient intelligence; ubiqtuitous computing; calm technology; ubicomp; weiser; health care; technology; shape-changing interface; shape changing interface; shape-changing display; shape changing display; biometrics; remote communication; social awareness system; peripheral awareness; hospital technology; nurses; medical personnel; body area networks; dual-task experiment; common information space; arduino; electronic medical record; vital signs; data visualisation; prototypes;

   Abstract : Hospital environments are ranked as one of the most stressful contemporary work environments for their employees, and this especially concerns nurses (Nejati et al. 2016). READ MORE