Title :
Engaging the Masses in Pervasive Computing: A Missed Opportunity?
Author :
Julien, Christine ; Payton, Jamie
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
Abstract :
Pervasive computing research is often couched in socially relevant applications, yet we´ve largely failed to leverage its potential to excite and engage the public. By focusing research efforts on engaging everyday users as an essential part of research, design, and evaluation processes, the pervasive computing community can interest the masses while also increasing the quality and impact of research.
Keywords :
social sciences computing; ubiquitous computing; design process; evaluation process; pervasive computing community; research process; social connection; Design methodology; Pervasive computing; Social factors; User centered design; broadening participation; participatory design; pervasive computing; user engagement;
Journal_Title :
Internet Computing, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIC.2012.108
