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Special issue of Personal and Ubiquitous Computing: 
      TANGIBLE INTERFACES IN PERSPECTIVE
   
Co-edited by 
  Lars Erik Holmquist ([log in to unmask]), 
  Albrecht Schmidt ([log in to unmask]), and 
  Brygg Ullmer ([log in to unmask]) 
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Important Dates
  November 1, 2003: Paper submission deadline
  February 1, 2004: Notification for authors
  March 1: Revised versions due
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URL: http://www.zib.de/ullmer/cfp/puc-tui.html
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Physical interfaces to digital information have been the subject of much
research in the last decade. Many novel approaches have been introduced
during this time, considered under names such as graspable interfaces,
tangible interfaces, physical interfaces, and embodied interaction. By
moving interaction from the virtuality of the screen into the
physicality of the real world, the design space is significantly
extended, enabling new and richer forms of interaction. However, at
present we are likely only at the beginning of understanding the
implications of establishing a direct physical link between digital
information and human users. With this special issue, we would like to
place this body of work in perspective, while simultaneously presenting
some of the area's most recent findings. 

Although many compelling examples have been produced illustrating the
use of tangible interfaces across different domains, these are usually
seen in isolation rather than as part of a larger whole. To move
forward, we would like to see a deepening of the discussion and a more
thorough analysis of the field. Among other possibilities, this may be
approached through accounts of user studies or real-world deployment of
tangible user interfaces; or 
through the development of new theories and frameworks for the new
styles of interaction and applications that can be realized. 

For this special issue, we hope to attract submissions both of a
reflective nature, which look at the accumulated work in the area with
the benefit of hindsight; and submissions that document the new and
exciting developments that are currently unfolding. 

In particular, we seek two types of submissions:
* Perspective papers should use the accumulated work of a specific
group, institution, or individual as the basis for a discussion that can
encompass historical accounts, lessons learned, or overall theories and
generalizations. The content can be based on previously published
material, but should expand upon it in such a way that new insights are
gained. 
* Research papers should present new systems, evaluations, methods or
concepts in the field of physical user interfaces. This should consist
of novel work that has not previously been published in archival format.


We are also open to other types of submissions, including those that
debate or challenge controversial issues in the area.

Submission format and schedule
Further information regarding formatting, content, and submission
procedures is available at: http://www.personal-ubicomp.com/submit.html.
The deadline for receiving submissions is November 1, 2003. All
contributions will be peer reviewed to the journal's usual standard. We
encourage potential authors to contact the editors well before the final
deadline. Draft submissions are welcome if authors seek early feedback.
For further information or 
to discuss a possible contribution, please contact the special issue
editors, Lars Erik Holmquist, 
Albrecht Schmidt, and Brygg Ullmer.

Schedule:
November 1, 2003: Paper submission deadline
February 1, 2004: Notification for authors
March 1: Revised versions due

URL of the Call: http://www.zib.de/ullmer/cfp/puc-tui.html

Further reading
Ullmer, B., and Ishii, H. (2001). Emerging Frameworks for Tangible User
Interfaces. 
In Human-Computer Interaction in the New Millennium , John M. Carroll,
ed., pp. 579-601. 
Available from:
http://web.media.mit.edu/~ullmer/papers/tui-millenium-chapter.pdf

A. Schmidt, K. Van Laerhoven.
How to Build Smart Appliances?
IEEE Personal Communications 8(4), August 2001.pp. 66-71. 
Available from: http://www.comp.lancs.ac.uk/~albrecht/pubs/

Holmquist, L., Redström, J., and Ljungstrand, P. (1999). Token-Based
Access to Digital Information. 
In Proceedings of Handheld and Ubiquitous Computing (HUC) 1999, pp.
234-245. Available from:
http://www.viktoria.se/play/publications/token.pdf

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