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HomeProxy: a physical proxy for video messaging in the home

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CSCW '13: Proceedings of the 2013 conference on Computer supported cooperative work companion

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https://doi.org/10.1145/2441955.2442025

Published: 23 February 2013 Publication History

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HomeProxy is a research prototype that uses a physical proxy to support video messaging at home among distributed family members. A physical artifact dedicated to remote family members makes it easier to chat with them over video. HomeProxy combines a form factor designed for the home environment with a "no-touch" user experience and an interface that quickly transitions between recorded and live video communication. We designed and implemented a prototype and our early experiences with it indicate the promise of offering quick video messaging at home and the challenges of a no-touch interface.

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HomeProxy: a physical proxy for video messaging in the home
1. Human-centered computing
  1. Interaction design
    1. Interaction design process and methods
      1. Interface design prototyping

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CSCW '13: Proceedings of the 2013 conference on Computer supported cooperative work companion

February 2013

356 pages

ISBN:9781450313322

DOI:10.1145/2441955

General Chairs:
Amy Bruckman
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
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Scott Counts
Microsoft Research, USA
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Cliff Lampe
University of Michigan, USA
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Loren Terveen
University of Minnesota, USA

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Published: 23 February 2013

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Erazo OPino JBrdiczka OChau PCarenini GPan SKristensson P(2015)Predicting Task Execution Time on Natural User Interfaces based on Touchless Hand GesturesProceedings of the 20th International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces10.1145/2678025.2701394(97-109)Online publication date: 18-Mar-2015
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Rae IVenolia GTang JMolnar DCosley DForte ACiolfi LMcDonald D(2015)A Framework for Understanding and Designing TelepresenceProceedings of the 18th ACM Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work & Social Computing10.1145/2675133.2675141(1552-1566)Online publication date: 28-Feb-2015
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