Benefits and Challenges of Evaluating Ubiquitous Technology in Field Settings

Author

Isomursu, Minna

fYear

2008

fDate

Sept. 29 2008-Oct. 4 2008

Firstpage

30

Lastpage

37

Abstract

The more technology integrates with the everyday lives of all people, the more profound effects it has on the people, communities and the society. Ubiquitous computing technologies can influence the small everyday activities people do every day. Technology designers, adopters and decision makers need methods and tools for estimating and evaluating the effects of adopting new technology. This paper discusses the problems related to estimating the effects of adopting new technology in new domains. The paper explores the methods, challenges and benefits of using experimental pilots for evaluating the effects of adopting new ubiquitous computing technology for supporting the everyday life.

Keywords

decision making; ubiquitous computing; decision makers; technology designers; ubiquitous technology; Analytical models; Computational modeling; Laboratories; Legislation; Mobile computing; Paper technology; Pervasive computing; Positron emission tomography; Psychology; Ubiquitous computing; NFC technology; field trials;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies, 2008. UBICOMM '08. The Second International Conference on

Conference_Location

Valencia

Print_ISBN

978-0-7695-3367-4

Electronic_ISBN

978-0-7695-3367-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/UBICOMM.2008.40

Filename

4641309