Catalyzing Social Interaction with Ubiquitous Computing: A needs assessment of elders coping with cognitive decline. Margaret Morris, Jay Lundell, Eric Dishman Proactive Health, Intel Research Presented by Patrick Hesser ‘02
The Findings Features: ▫Reciprocity- desire for reciprocal relationships ▫Diversity- diversity of social contacts ▫Extensiveness- number of contacts Barriers: ▫Losing Track- hard to follow conversation ▫Forgetfulness- people’s faces and names ▫Fear of Imposing- those who don’t understand
Design and Concepts Designs: ▫Bi-directional communication ▫Diversity of demographics in communication Concepts: ▫Social Synchronizer Activity tracking sensors- 3D of physical position Requires user to wear an IR beacon System can detect current activity Interface on a TV, clock radio, or wind chime
Designs and Concepts (cont’d) ▫Social Memory Aid RFID tagged DB of photos and media Users may practice recognition from home Familiar interfaces: TV, watch, glasses, hearing aid