@inbook {514, title = {Development and Evaluation of Augmented Object Prototypes for Notifications in Collaborative Writing Environments}, booktitle = {Advances in Human Factors and System Interactions}, volume = {497}, year = {2016}, pages = {301{\textendash}312}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, organization = {Springer International Publishing}, address = {Cham}, abstract = {

In Ubiquitous Computing, augmented objects refer to those elements of the real world which have been provided with computational capabilities to meet a specific need. Meanwhile, Collaborative Writing Environments (CWE) allow groups of people to work together and increase the chances of success and share knowledge when they are working on shared documents. An extremely important aspect in CWEs is notification mechanisms as these are essential to provide users awareness about the collaborative work they are doing. In this paper, we describe a set of augmented objects created to support the notification in CWEs; these objects can improve the way in which the notifications are delivered to users, according to the writing strategy defined by the collaboration team.

}, keywords = {Augmented Objects, Collaborative writing environment, Notification system, System interaction, System interfaces, Ubiquitous Computing}, isbn = {978-3-319-41956-5}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-41956-5_27}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41956-5_27}, author = {Brenes, Jose A. and L{\'o}pez, Gustavo and Guerrero, Luis A.}, editor = {Nunes, Isabel L.} } @conference {402, title = {Augmented Object Development using 3D Technology - An Object Redesign Process in the Ubicomp Domain}, booktitle = {Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies}, year = {2014}, month = {08/2014}, address = {Rome, Italy}, abstract = {

The construction of augmented object{\textasciiacute}s prototypes is a difficult process because most of the time these prototypes contain several sensors embedded in real life objects. In this paper, we present our experience using 3D technologies (scanning and printing) to generate prototypes of augmented objects which allow an early evaluation of them. Three different objects with embedded sensing and actuating capabilities were designed and developed. We discuss several pros and cons of applying this technology when developing augmented objects. Our results show that the use of 3D technologies enhances the quality of the final prototypes and allows a better concept validation and evaluation.

}, keywords = {3D printing, Augmented Objects, fast prototyping, HCI, mixed reality, Ubiquitous Computing, Usability}, isbn = {978-1-61208-353-7}, url = {http://www.thinkmind.org/index.php?view=article\&articleid=ubicomm\_2014\_5\_30\_10096}, author = {L{\'o}pez, Gustavo and Alvarado, Daniel and Guerrero, Luis A and L{\'o}pez, Mariana} } @inbook {439, title = {Notifications for Collaborative Documents Editing}, booktitle = {Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence. Personalisation and User Adapted Services }, volume = {8867}, year = {2014}, pages = {80{\textendash}87}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, organization = {Springer International Publishing}, chapter = {Notifications for Collaborative Documents Editing}, address = {Cham}, abstract = {

In a collaborative writing session one of the most important activities is the notification to all the collaborators about changes in documents (data awareness). In this paper we propose the use of an augmented object as the mechanism to notify changes in shared documents. In this way, collaborators can be aware of modifications even if they are not in front of the computer. A prototype was implemented and evaluated. The augmented object prototype can be used with the Google Docs suite, which permits the collaborators to work in a distributed and asynchronous way.

}, keywords = {Augmented Objects, Awareness, Collaborative writing, Notifications}, isbn = {978-3-319-13102-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-13102-3_16}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13102-3_16}, author = {L{\'o}pez, Gustavo and Guerrero, Luis A.}, editor = {Herv{\'a}s, Ram{\'o}n and Lee, Sungyoung and Nugent, Chris and Bravo, Jos{\'e}} } @inbook {574, title = {Use of Tangible Interfaces to Support a Literacy System in Children with Intellectual Disabilities}, booktitle = {Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence. Personalisation and User Adapted Services }, volume = {8867}, year = {2014}, pages = {108{\textendash}115}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, organization = {Springer International Publishing}, chapter = {Use of Tangible Interfaces to Support a Literacy System in Children with Intellectual Disabilities}, address = {Cham}, abstract = {

People with intellectual disabilities should develop reading and writing skills since children. Otherwise, they will have additional difficulties in their daily life activities, as buying in a store, taking medicaments or getting a job. In this paper we present a prototype that uses tangible interfaces and augmented objects to support a literacy method for children with intellectual disabilities. The prototype was evaluated and the preliminary results showed that the system can not only assists teachers in the classroom, but also helps to better manage the interaction with children and non-traditional interfaces.

}, keywords = {Augmented Objects, Literacy, Non-traditional interfaces, Tangible interfaces}, isbn = {978-3-319-13102-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-13102-3_20}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13102-3_20}, author = {Jadan-Guerrero, Janio and L{\'o}pez, Gustavo and Guerrero, Luis A.}, editor = {Herv{\'a}s, Ram{\'o}n and Lee, Sungyoung and Nugent, Chris and Bravo, Jos{\'e}} } @conference {393, title = {Wearable Sensor System Prototype for SIDS Prevention}, booktitle = {Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies}, year = {2014}, address = {Rome, Italy}, abstract = {

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) causes unexpected death of infants; a variety of risk factors for SIDS have been detected through the years. A significant number of deaths occur when the children are being cared by non parental caregivers. We found that, using wearable systems some of those risk factors can be constantly monitored and the gathered information can be sent to the parents through a mobile application. In this paper, we present and evaluate a prototype of an augmented object and a mobile application that could help the prevention of SIDS. A wizard of Oz validation helped us determine the feasibility of developing and implementing the prototype. Testing results of the prototype showed positive parent reception to wide range monitoring and acceptable performance of the application.

}, keywords = {Augmented Objects, HCI, health monitoring, Wearable system}, isbn = {978-1-61208-353-7}, url = {http://www.thinkmind.org/index.php?view=article\&articleid=ubicomm\_2014\_4\_30\_10091}, author = {L{\'o}pez, Gustavo and L{\'o}pez, Mariana and Guerrero, Luis A} } @inbook {523, title = {An Augmented Object Prototype for Helping to Prevent the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome}, booktitle = {Ambient Assisted Living and Active Aging}, volume = {8277}, year = {2013}, pages = {132-135}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, organization = {Springer International Publishing}, chapter = {An Augmented Object Prototype for Helping to Prevent the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome}, abstract = {

The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome causes unexpected death of infants. Some of the risk factors are related to the prone or side sleeping, ambient temperature and bedclothes overhead, among others. We state that some of these risk factors can be sensed using an augmented object in the bedclothes of the infants, and that the collected information can be sent to an adult through a mobile application. In this paper we present a prototype with sensor-base interfaces that can prevent the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

}, keywords = {Augmented Objects, Healthcare, Sensor-based interfaces, Ubiquitous Computing}, isbn = {978-3-319-03091-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-03092-0_20}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-03092-0_20}, author = {L{\'o}pez, Gustavo and L{\'o}pez, Mariana and Guerrero, LuisA.}, editor = {Nugent, Christopher and Coronato, Antonio and Bravo, Jos{\'e}} } @inbook {503, title = {Development and Evaluation of an Augmented Object for Notifications of Particular Emails}, booktitle = {Ambient Assisted Living and Active Aging}, volume = {8277}, year = {2013}, pages = {128{\textendash}131}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, organization = {Springer International Publishing}, chapter = {Development and Evaluation of an Augmented Object for Notifications of Particular Emails}, address = {Cham}, abstract = {

Email is an essential tool for most of the people. However, the amount of messages, including spam, we receive every day complicates our ability to concentrate on messages we consider important. In this project we design and develop a prototype of an augmented object that notifies users when important mail arrives. The process of design, development and testing is described and discussed in this paper.

}, keywords = {Ambient intelligence, Augmented Objects, Ubiquitous Computing}, isbn = {978-3-319-03092-0}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-03092-0_19}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-03092-0_19}, author = {Herrera, Gustavo L{\'o}pez and L{\'o}pez, Mariana and Guerrero, Luis A.}, editor = {Nugent, Christopher and Coronato, Antonio and Bravo, Jos{\'e}} } @inbook {529, title = {Improving the Process for Developing Augmented Objects: An HCI Perspective}, booktitle = {Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence. Context-Awareness and Context-Driven Interaction}, volume = {8276}, year = {2013}, pages = {111{\textendash}118}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, organization = {Springer International Publishing}, chapter = {Improving the Process for Developing Augmented Objects: An HCI Perspective}, address = {Cham}, abstract = {

The process of designing and creating fine Augmented Objects is not an easy task. In this paper we state that Augmented Objects are just interfaces for specific software systems. In this way, the process of design, construction and testing of Augmented Objects should be part of a Software Engineering methodology, likewise Human Computer Interaction deals with software interfaces. A previously proposed methodology for creating Augmented Objects was evaluated.\  Three new augmented objects were created. Advantages and disad-vantages for using this methodology for creating no-traditional interfaces are reported.

}, keywords = {Ambient intelligence, Augmented Objects, HCI, Ubiquitous Computing}, isbn = {978-3-319-03176-7}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-03176-7_15}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-03176-7_15}, author = {L{\'o}pez, Gustavo and L{\'o}pez, Mariana and Guerrero, Luis A.}, editor = {Urzaiz, Gabriel and Ochoa, Sergio F. and Bravo, Jos{\'e} and Chen, Liming Luke and Oliveira, Jonice} }