Abstract:
Situated computing represents a new
class of computing applications that bridges the gap
between people's intentions and the actions they can take
to achieve those intentions. These applications are
contextually embedded in real-world situations, and are
enabled by the proliferation of new kinds of computing
devices, expanding communication capabilities and new
kinds of digital content. Three types of discontinuities
give rise to intention/action gaps and provide
opportunities for situated computing applications:
physical discontinuities, information discontinuities and
awareness discontinuities. Several examples of
applications that overcome these discontinuities are
presented.
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