• DocumentCode
    799067
  • Title

    Affectionate computing: can we fall in love with a machine?

  • Author

    Schiphorst, Thecla ; Nack, Frank

  • Author_Institution
    Simon Fraser Univ., Burnaby, BC, Canada
  • Volume
    13
  • Issue
    1
  • fYear
    2006
  • Firstpage
    20
  • Lastpage
    23
  • Abstract
    This article addresses new ways of computer interaction beyond the known mouse and button paradigm. The author explores haptics as a means to pay attention to the self, and using this sense to connect with others.
  • Keywords
    haptic interfaces; human computer interaction; affectionate computing; button paradigm; computer interaction; haptics; mouse paradigm; Biological system modeling; Cables; Clothing; Fabrics; Haptic interfaces; Mice; Protection; Prototypes; Skin; Space technology; HCI; affectionate computing; biometrics; haptic devices; haptics; human-computer interaction; interactive devices; interactive multimedia;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    MultiMedia, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    1070-986X
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/MMUL.2006.2
  • Filename
    1580430