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Envisioning ubiquitous computing

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CHI '12: Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

Pages 1573 - 1582

https://doi.org/10.1145/2207676.2208278

Published: 05 May 2012 Publication History

Abstract

Visions of the future are a common feature of discourse within ubiquitous computing and, more broadly, HCI. 'Envisioning', a characteristic future-oriented technique for design thinking, often features as significant part of our research processes in the field. This paper compares, contrasts and critiques the varied ways in which envisionings have been used within ubiquitous computing and traces their relationships to other, different envisionings, such as those of virtual reality. In unpacking envisioning, it argues primarily that envisioning should be foregrounded as a significant concern and interest within HCI. Foregrounding envisioning's frequent mix of fiction, forecasting and extrapolation, the paper recommends changes in the way we read, interpret and use envisionings through taking into account issues such as context and intended audience.

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Envisioning ubiquitous computing
1. Computing methodologies
  1. Modeling and simulation
    1. Simulation theory
      1. Systems theory
2. Mathematics of computing
  1. Information theory

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CHI '12: Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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DOI:10.1145/2207676

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