Abigail Sellen
Rachel Eardley
Shahram Izadi
ABSTRACT
We describe the initial deployment of a prototype device to support awareness of people's location and activities in an office environment. This is a first step toward the design and testing of a related device for the home. Findings from this workplace trial show its value in helping people have a virtual presence, in locating people, and in fostering a sense of group belonging. However, the results also suggest how the design could be made more flexible and expressive which we will explore in the upcoming home trial.
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- The whereabouts clock: early testing of a situated awareness device
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