HCI issues with multiplayer online games on mobile phone Myoungkee Ahn Hyung Jun Byun Travis Germain John Jones Mentor: Wishaya Piyasirisin

What are we trying to do? Develop a mash-up of existing voice communication apps and online multiplayer game (much like xbox live) Address the issues of lag and latency that can effect gameplay and communication software.

Results

Insights Players want to talk to others while they play games. People like to play games on their mobile phones with other players. People have “smart”phones but the communication aspect is not smart.

Our Solution In order to make an application that runs simultaneously with your mobile phone game in order to deliver a real time communication experience while you game. With the Help of And also Your Mobile Phone Group Me Free Conference Call

Problems If someone receives an incoming phone call while using the conference call. The Verizon network limits using phone and internet at the same time. A call could get dropped. More battery will be needed in order to run two apps at the same time (depending on the size of the call you may need more battery)

Goals Address the issue of dropped calls. Address the issue of slowing down gameplay from using multiple apps at once. Receiving calls while playing the game forwarded straight to your voicemail.

Upcoming Events

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