Jason Chalecki HCI Susan Dybbs IntD Rebecca Hume CPID Validation & Refinement DINNER AT 6 Min Kyung Lee IntD KC Oh H C I gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006
project definition PROJECT REVIEW system model service placement
? How can pervasive computing enhance family connections PROJECT DEFINITON Our team chose to focus on how families might experience increased connectivity through pervasive computing and unlimited bandwidth. FAMILY CONNECTIONS gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006
Emotive Network for Families [ 1. Emotive 2. Low Attention 3. Easy Access SYSTEM MODEL Our solution is a network service for families that runs on existing and service-specific devices. This integrated system will enable continuous emotion-based connectivity, provide easy access HOW IT SHOULD BE to family members, and require low attention. gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006
LOW ATTENTION photos IM LOGISTICAL EMOTIVE text message e-mail hugs face-to-face conversation myspace cell phone cards phone holidays & events HIGH ATTENTION SERVICE PLACEMENT Most current means of communication either do not allow for sufficient emotive quality or require more attention than family members are regularly able to devote. Our service increases ATTENTION & EMOTION emotive connections and fosters a sense of awareness while requiring minimal attention. gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006
sensing awareness PROTOTYPE & TESTING metaphor creation prototype findings
frequency of display views voice message change in location random photos elevation schedule ambient noise amount of phone time amount of computer time statistics on colors present environmental temperature blood pressure handwriting credit card purchases body temperature What can provide awareness? proximity ambient light in bed personal enviroment orientation of sensor change in motion capture activity acceleration air quality video capture weather heart rate in a chair location electricity usage mood water usage SENSING AWARENESS We identified many metrics that might effectively measure information for family awareness. From these, we selected three non-invasive methods to gauge both personal and ACTIVITY & ENVIROMENT environmental activity levels. gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006
concrete abstract METAPHOR CREATION When dealing with emotion-based information, selecting the appropriate display and interaction metaphor is important. We came up with a number of abstract and concrete ways in ABSTRACT VS. CONCRETE which we might convey a sense of family connection and awareness. gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006
PROTOTYPE We selected a metaphor of individual “portals” that move across a surface. This balanced the abstract emotive qulaities of sensing a family member’s activity level with the concreteness of A BALANCED DIRECTION photographic representation. gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006
1. Navigation 2. Resonance 3. Significance We asked participants to perform a It was also important to determine Using a flash prototype to simulate series of tasks in order to learn how easy whether we had chosen an appropriate the kind of motion someone might see it was for them to create new content, visual metaphor for displaying emotive on the display, we wanted to discover view and add to other family members’ information. whether these movements were content, and adjust settings. significant and “readable” for people. How would you view content your Who would you want to be connected Can you talk about the motion you see sister has created? with by this product? on the screen? How would you change the picture How do you feel about the information How might you interpret this? displayed for you? displayed through this product? PROTOTYPE In testing prototypes, we focused not only on navigation and usabiity, but also on determining whether the display seemed appropriate and meaningful. TESTING PLAN gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006
From our test we learned that people..... require better visual cues for navigational icons associated profile management with personal detail space easily navigated detail of family member require dynamic prototype to understand ambient display desire display’s subtleties to be pronounced and specific FINDINGS After testing participants across the family spectrum, we found that they experienced some difficulties but liked the sense of seamless sharing and awareness. MIXED RESULTS gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006
system model REFINEMENT features motion personas & scenario business plan
share add sound drawing share text share add photo sound add other’s person share archive video share from add text archive manage edit network person detail other’s details my details information my archive contact manage (device specific) profile ambient display SYSTEM MODEL From an ambient awareness display, individuals can choose to view detailed content of their own or posted by other family members. From another’s detail, they are able to add to the TASK FLOW content or contact the person; from their own, they can generate content or configure settings. gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006
LOW ATTENTION photos awareness sharing hearing voice viewing text & drawings video & photo IM viewing family network LOGISTICAL history viewing EMOTIVE text message customizable adding voice, integrates view options text & drawings with e-mail hugs video & photo face-to-face creation conversation myspace integrates with cell phone cards holidays phone & events HIGH ATTENTION FEATURES Based on feedback from our prototype tests, we refined our feature set, making sure each contributed to increased awareness and emotional communication at low attention levels. ATTENTION & EMOTION gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006
MOBILE PLATFORM anywhere, anytime e.g. mobile phone, PDA STATIONARY SERVICE-SPECIFIC OUR SERVICE PLATFORM PLATFORM intergrated, comfortable, natural, rich informational e.g. PC e.g. in-home display electronic photo frame FEATURES The network will be accessible through multiple platforms: in the home, at the office, and on the go. MULTIPLE PLATFORMS gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006
CAMERA provides ambient light information GPS provides information on personal movement & activity level MICROPHONE provides ambient noise information FEATURES With a standard cell phone, awareness data will be gathered through the camera, microphone, and GPS sensor. This data is constantly sampled and averaged for the past hour, providing SENSING AWARENESS personal and environmental awareness information for the family display. gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006
NEW CONTENT When new contents or updates are added, a new satellite shape appears . Its color corresponds to the color of the individual who made the change. ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVENESS [ color ] Color intensity and pulse rate change according to the activity level of each calm active individual’s surrounding environment. [ pulse ] PERSONAL ACTIVENESS As an individual’s rate of motion changes [ speed ] SOUND Ambient sound corresponds to the the speed of the circle’s motion changes. family network’s aggregate activity calm active level. The photo shown in each circle is IDENTITY selected by the individual displayed. COMMUNICATION PATTERNS [ bumping ] The frequency of “bumping” between circles Individuals assign other family members’ COLOR correspoonds to how often the individuals circle colors according to their own view or update one another’s content. preferences MOTION We carefully refined the awareness display, making sure different movemetnts of family members’ circles corresponded intuitively to environmental and personal activity levels. ATTENTION & EMOTION gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006
JULIA BJORNSTAD AMY ROLLINS RYAN BJORNSTAD AGE: 63 AGE: 31 AGE: 29 STATUS: married, to Robert Bjornstad for 37 years STATUS: married, to Michael Rollins for 4 years; 2 year STATUS: single old daughter Samantha LOCATION: Rockland, Maine LOCATION: Silver Lake (Los Angeles), California LOCATION: Cleveland, Ohio Julia feels a deep-rooted sense of commitment to her A mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, and a career Ryan is passionate about the power of film to convey family and community. History and tradition are very woman, Amy is always on the go. She loves spending emotion to wide audiences. After graduating from important to her. Despite being retired, she remains time with her daughter and watching her grow. Making a college, Ryan stayed in LA to pursue a career in the film physically and intellectually active. She looks forward to positive impact through her job is important to Amy, but industry. Working his way up by doing independent she sometimes feels guilty about bringing work home as films, Ryan is finally getting his big opportunity to do a holiday gatherings throughout the year. much as she does. film for a major studio. PERSONAS Family members have differing communication modes and needs. Our scenario focuses on Amy, but involves her mother, Julia, and brother, Ryan, as well. MEET THE FAMILY gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006
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