@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} } @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 {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} }