The HiveSurf Prototype Project - Application for a Ubiquitous Computing World
Type
working paper
Date Issued
2006
Author(s)
Nicolai, Thomas
;
Resatsch, Florian
;
Kirchhoff, Lars
Abstract
As a result of new opportunities for research in ubiquitous computing and digital communication, this project intends to make a substantial contribution into the scientific and practical discussions around the application of wireless sensor networks to everyday objects. The main objective of the HiveSurf prototype is to combine concepts from visual design, technical design and communicational design in order to create a vision for future development in this area. The prototype seeks to move beyond the world of business by exploring new applications in a playful, unconventional manner. Thus, it draws conclusions from a broad range of concepts from media studies and the surrounding design disciplines in order to develop concepts for new applications that could augment the digital sphere. The availability of ubiquitous computing and the ability to connect smart artifacts, mobile devices and web servers shifts the design focus from a technology perspective to a digital communications perspective. This paper attempts to combine concepts about the Web 2.0 with emerging ubiquitous computing applications in order to develop a vision of a social UbiComp+. The implications of these developments are explored through discussion of three different application scenarios for the HiveSurf Prototype, which will form the basis for a conceptual framework.
Funding(s)
Language
English
Keywords
Ubiquitous Computing
Web 2.0
Wireless Sensor Networks
Semantic Web
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
No
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
28488
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