An Interactive Content Service for Photo Frames in the home

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2011

Authors

Carlos Lopes (Author) Other; Rui José (Author) Other; Ana Aguiar (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Proceedings of the International Workshop on Ambient Assisted Living

International Workshop on Ambient Assisted Living (IWAAL 2011)

March 2011

Scientific classification

FOS: Natural sciences > Computer and information sciences

CORDIS: Physical sciences > Computer science > Computer systems > Human computer interaction ; Physical sciences > Computer science > Computer systems

Other information

Resumo (PT): In this paper, we describe an approach for enabling digital photo frames to become generic interaction devices for the home. Their off-the-shelf nature and the simplicity of their interaction model can make photo frames a key element in the AAL eco-system. The motivat- ing hypothesis for this work is that an externally managed image feed can be used to display information associated with AAL services. We have conceived and evaluated a content delivery service for off-the-shelf wireless photo frames that enables interaction with remote content using only the standard photo frame controls. Evaluation results have shown that the proposed approach is able to support multiple interaction modes, but they have also highlighted technical challenges associated with cache management in some photo frame models. This work represents a con- tribution towards enabling photo frames to become building blocks for interactive services in AAL scenarios.

Abstract (EN): In this paper, we describe an approach for enabling digital photo frames to become generic interaction devices for the home. Their off-the-shelf nature and the simplicity of their interaction model can make photo frames a key element in the AAL eco-system. The motivat- ing hypothesis for this work is that an externally managed image feed can be used to display information associated with AAL services. We have conceived and evaluated a content delivery service for off-the-shelf wireless photo frames that enables interaction with remote content using only the standard photo frame controls. Evaluation results have shown that the proposed approach is able to support multiple interaction modes, but they have also highlighted technical challenges associated with cache management in some photo frame models. This work represents a con- tribution towards enabling photo frames to become building blocks for interactive services in AAL scenarios.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific