Interactive Radio: A New Platform for Calm Computing

Aylett, M. P., Vazquez-Alvarez, Y. and Baillie, L. (2015) Interactive Radio: A New Platform for Calm Computing. CHI EA 15: 33rd Annual ACM Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 18-23 Apr 2015. pp. 2085-2090. ISBN 9781450331463 (doi: 10.1145/2702613.2732785)

Abstract

Interactive radio is proposed as a platform for Weiser's calm computing vision. An evaluation of CereProc's MyMyRadio is presented as a case study to highlight the potential and challenges of an interactive radio approach: the difficulty of transitioning between passive and active modes of interaction, and the challenge of designing such services. The evaluation showed: 1) A higher workload for MyMyRadio for active tasks compared to default applications (e.g. Facebook app); 2) No significant difference in workload for passive tasks (e.g. listening to audio rendered RSS updates vs Browser app); 3) A higher workload when listening to music within MyMyRadio vs iTunes; and 4) A preference for RSS feed content compared to content from social media. We conclude by discussing the potential of interactive radio as a platform for pervasive eyes-free services.

• Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Vazquez-Alvarez, Dr Yolanda
• Authors: Aylett, M. P., Vazquez-Alvarez, Y., and Baillie, L.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science
• ISBN: 9781450331463
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2015 ACM
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.

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