Search for dissertations about: "tangible computing"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words tangible computing.

  2. 1. From Conceptual Links to Causal Relations — Physical-Virtual Artefacts in Mixed-Reality Space

    Author : Thomas Pederson; Lars-Erik Janlert; William Buxton; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Människa-dator-interaktion; Human-Computer Interaction; Mixed Reality; Augmented Reality; Ubiquitous Computing; Pervasive Computing; Graspable User Interfaces; Tangible User Interfaces; Wearable Computing; Context Awareness; User Modelling; Interaction Design; Systems Design; Människa-dator-interaktion; Information technology; Informationsteknologi; business data processing; administrativ databehandling;

    Abstract : This thesis presents a set of concepts and a general design approach for designing Mixed Reality environments based on the idea that the physical (real) world and the virtual (digital) world are equally important and share many properties. Focus is on the design of a technology infrastructure intended to relieve people from some of the extra efforts currently needed when performing activities that make heavy use of both worlds. READ MORE

  4. 2. Computing at the speed of paper : ubiquitous computing environments for healthcare professionals

    Author : Magnus Bång; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Computer science; Datavetenskap;

    Abstract : Despite the introduction of computers in most work environments, the anticipated paperless workplace has not yet emerged. Research has documented that material objects are essential in the organization of thought and that they support everyday collaborative processes performed by staff members. READ MORE

  5. 3. Tangible participation - Engaging designs and design engagements in pedagogical praxes

    Author : Henrik Svarrer Larsen; Certec - Rehabiliteringsteknik och Design; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Aesthetics; annotated portfolios; Certec; corporeality; critical design; criticality; design; design artefacts; design hermeneutics; design qualities; design research; designerly; disability; embodiment; experiential qualities; extended materiality; hybrid media; ideation; intellectual disability; interaction design; interactivity; multisensory; multisensory environments; MSE; participation; participatory design; probes; programmatic design research; rehabilitation engineering; research by design; research through design; sensuousness; sketching; Snoezelen; tangible computing; tangibles.;

    Abstract : This dissertation contributes to three fields within design research: - Explorations of a design space related to aesthetics of Tangible Interaction, which have led to a set of design imaginations as well as perspectives on salient design qualities. - Views on and a designerly example of knowledge construction related to Research through Design as well as to programmatic approaches to design research. READ MORE