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http://informatics.indiana.edu/subtletech/
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OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this workshop is to explore topics of ambient information
with respect to the various technologies and smart materials with which they
might be implemented; identify problems in design, development, and
evaluation; and derive new fundamental questions that need to be addressed.
Workshop attendees should leave with a better understanding of what ambient
is and next steps to further research in this domain.
Questions we would like to address in this workshop include:
* How are ambient information systems distinct from other information
technologies? (i.e., what defines technology as being ambient?)
* What are the appropriate methods for evaluating ambient information
systems?
* How much ambient information can one perceive and comprehend correctly?
* What sorts of information are best conveyed by an ambient display?
* What are examples of useful heuristics, frameworks, taxonomies, or
design principles for implementation of ambient information?
* What, if any, are the appropriate interaction methods for these
information devices?
* How can we best make use of existing technologies? (e.g. smart
materials, wearable systems, etc.)
* How do we measure the impact of ambient information systems?
* What knowledge from other domains should we apply such systems? (e.g.
art, cognitivescience, design, psychology, sociology)
WORKSHOP FORMAT
The workshop format will consist of a short presentation by each
participant, which should conclude with a problem statement relative to the
workshop topics. These problem statements will be ordered, and the
participants will decide which are most relevant to future research on
ambient and subtle information systems. We will then break out into groups
and discuss strategies for addressing the selected topics.
DEADLINES AND DATE
Submissions due: Jan 26 2007 by 11:59pm PST
Notifications by: Mar 2nd 2007
Final version due: Mar 29th 2007 by 11:59pm PST
SUBMISSIONS
We invite submissions including descriptions of works in progress, research
contributions, position statements and demonstrations. Submissions should
attempt to address one or more of the aforementioned questions regarding the
design and evaluation of ambient information technologies. Submissions
should be 4 to 6 pages long in ACM SIGCHI Proceedings format. Each
submission must conclude with a specific question regarding issues faced
conducting research in this domain.
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