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Augmenting Printed Documents

Zabulis, X., Margetis, G., Koutlemanis, P., & Stephanidis, C. (2015) Augmenting Printed Documents

Abstract

The “Interactive Documents” system augments documents, books, and leaflets on the surfaces on which they are read. The augmented content complements that of the printed document interactively; the user can touch regions of interest both within the printed matter and the augmented content.

Employing ambient intelligence technologies to adapt games to children’s playing maturity

Zidianakis, E., Zidianaki, I., Ioannidi, D., Partarakis, N., Antona, M., Paparoulis, G., & Stephanidis, C. (2015) Employing ambient intelligence technologies to adapt games to children’s playing maturity In International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction (pp. 577-589). Springer International Publishing.

Enhancing education through natural interaction with physical paper

G. Margetis, X. Zabulis, S. Ntoa, P. Koutlemanis, E. Papadaki, M. Antona, C. Stephanidis (2015) Enhancing education through natural interaction with physical paper Universal Access in the Information Society, Special Issue on “User Experience and Access using Augmented and Multimedia Technologies”, (pp. 427-447)

Abstract

Pervasive computing environments have permeated current research and practice, unobtrusively augmenting existing environments with digital content. The present work, following a pervasive computing approach, proposes a framework to augment an educational environment, being a typical classroom or any studying environment. In this context, the work presented in this paper investigates unobtrusive interaction and support of active educational or studying activities through appropriate context-sensitive information. To this end, passive visual sensing is employed in order to unobtrusively perceive the current context and users’ actions, thus providing novel ways to implement natural interaction. The suitability of the proposed interaction technologies and overall approach has been demonstrated through three interactive applications integrated in the framework, each one supporting different interaction techniques and addressing different educational activities. Finally, a user experience evaluation of the three test-bed applications has been carried out, aiming to assess the applicability of the approach and the suitability of each of the proposed technologies to the educational tasks in hand.

Immersing Users in Landscapes Using Large Scale Displays in Public Spaces

Drossis, G., Ntelidakis, A., Grammenos, D., Zabulis, X., & Stephanidis, C. (2015) Immersing Users in Landscapes Using Large Scale Displays in Public Spaces In N. Streitz & P. Markopoulos (Eds.), Distributed, Ambient, and Pervasive Interactions – Volume 21 of the combined Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI International 2015), Los Angeles, CA, USA, 2-7 August, pp. 152-162. Berlin Heidelberg: Lecture Notes in Computer Science Series of Springer

Abstract

This paper reports on the design and implementation of BeThereNow, a public interactive information system where users are depicted immersed in various sceneries. The work is focused on the domain of info-tainment in public spaces using large displays and aims on short-time usage. The implemented system employs a mixed reality application through which users are informed about different sceneries and also create personalized digital postcards. This process is accomplished using computer vision algorithms in order to depict users and objects, while removing the background of the scene. Finally, the lessons learned from the long-term deployment of the system out-in-the-wild are presented, providing an insight on the users’ actions and reactions and feedback on future research directions.

Modeling and Assessing Young Children Abilities and Development in Ambient Intelligence

Zidianakis, E., Ioannidi, D., Antona, M., & Stephanidis, C. (2015) Modeling and Assessing Young Children Abilities and Development in Ambient Intelligence In European Conference on Ambient Intelligence (pp. 17-33). Springer International Publishing.

Traditional Painting Revised: The Ambient Intelligence Approach to Creativity

Nikolaos Partarakis, Margherita Antona, Emmanouel Zidianakis, Panagiotis Koutlemanis, Constantine Stephanidis (2015) Traditional Painting Revised: The Ambient Intelligence Approach to Creativity In A. L. Brooks, E. Ayiter & O. Yazicigil (Eds.), Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Arts and Technology (ArtsIT 2014), Istanbul, Turkey, 10-12 November (pp. 45-53). Switzerland: Springer

Abstract

Today, many forms of art are influenced by the emergence of interactive technologies, including the mixing of physical media with digital technology for forming new hybrid works of art and the usage of mobile phones to create art projected on public spaces. Many artists and painters use digital technology to augment their work technically and creatively. In the same context many believe that the time of transition from traditional analogue art to postmodern digital art, that is, to an art grounded in codes rather than images has arrived. The research work described in this paper contributes towards supporting, through the use of Ambient Intelligence technologies, traditional painters’ creativity, as well as methods and techniques of art masters. The paper presents the design and implementation of an intelligent environment and its software infrastructure, to form a digitally augmented Art Workshop. Its practical exploitation was conducted in an Ambient Intelligence (AmI) simulation space and four feasibility studies were conducted. In each of these studies an oil painting was created following an alternative, yet accredited by artists, approach.

A cross-platform, remotely-controlled mobile avatar simulation framework for AmI environments

Zidianakis, E., Papagiannakis, G., & Stephanidis, C. (2014) A cross-platform, remotely-controlled mobile avatar simulation framework for AmI environments In SIGGRAPH Asia 2014 Mobile Graphics and Interactive Applications (p. 12). ACM.

Building a sensory infrastructure to support interaction and monitoring in ambient intelligence environments

Zidianakis, E., Partarakis, N., Antona, M., & Stephanidis, C. (2014) Building a sensory infrastructure to support interaction and monitoring in ambient intelligence environments In International Conference on Distributed, Ambient, and Pervasive Interactions (pp. 519-529). Springer International Publishing.

A Museum Guide Application for Deployment on User-Owned Mobile Devices

Kapnas, G., Leonidis, A., Korozi, M., Ntoa, S., Margetis, G., & Stephanidis, C (2013) A Museum Guide Application for Deployment on User-Owned Mobile Devices In C. Stephanidis (Ed.), HCI International 2013 - Posters' Extended Abstracts, Part II - Volume 29 of the combined Proceedings of HCI International 2013 (15th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 21-26 July, pp. 253-257. Berlin Heidelberg: Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS 374, ISBN: 978-3-642-39475-1).

Abstract

This poster describes the design and development of a comprehensive Museum Tour Guide mobile application that can be installed on user-owned devices. The purpose of the application is to provide museum visitors with a device that can improve their experience through optimised planning of their visit and an always-available stream of information regarding the museum and its exhibits. The main goals, the design, as well as the implementation of the application are described and the main functions of the application are presented. Finally, conclusions are drawn and further development ideas are discussed.

An Intelligent Hotel Room

Leonidis, A., Korozi, M., Margetis, G., Grammenos, D., & Stephanidis, C (2013) An Intelligent Hotel Room In J.C. Augusto, R. Wichert, R. Collier, D. Keyson, A.A. Salah, & A-H. Tan (Eds.), Proceedings of the 4th International Joint Conference on Ambient Intelligence (AmI-2013), Dublin, Ireland, 3-5 December (pp. 241-246). Heidelberg, Germany: Springer (LNCS 8309).

Abstract

This paper presents an innovative application of ambient technology in the domain of tourism and leisure that aims to improve the quality of services offered by the hospitality industry. The main objective is to formulate an ambient ecosystem that observes its surroundings using non-invasive technology and adapts its behavior, in real-time, to deliver “intelligent” and personalized services to the occupants of a guest room. Towards that direction, the proposed system aims to leverage the disadvantages of being away from home and offer a unique user experience.

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