Designing a Ubiquitous Audio-Based Memory Aid

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Author(s): Shwetak N. Patel (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA), Khai N. Truong (University of Toronto, Canada), Gillian R. Hayes (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA), Giovanni Iachello (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA), Julie A. Kientz (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA)and Gregory D. Abowd (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 19
Source title: Ubiquitous and Pervasive Computing: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Judith Symonds (AUT University, New Zealand)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-960-1.ch026

Keywords: Computer Science & IT / Human Aspects of Technology / Information Science Reference / Ubiquitous & Pervasive Computing

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The ephemeral nature of sound can be problematic when people cannot recall something they heard. Motivated by everyday conversational breakdowns, a continuous, near-term audio buffering application named the Personal Audio Loop was designed to recover audio content from the recent past using the mobile phone platform. The investigation of the potential usefulness in everyday life, the level of ubiquity and usability required of the service, and the social and legal considerations for long-term adoption is presented. The methods used include a controlled laboratory study, in-situ diary and event-contingent experience sampling studies, examination of legislation, and deployment of the technology over several weeks.

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