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We describe a prototype system of work in-progress that combines remote sensors with presence detection to address the orientation needs when confronted with unfamiliar spaces. The goal is to explore how these technologies might together make interactive spaces that can support users in their everyday interactions with the world. An application that presents information about our office space using environmental sensing hardware and infrared badges is introduced. An explanation of how the prototype is used, and a description of the rationale behind designing its software infrastructure and hardware selection is provided.
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Halkia, M., Solari, J. (1999). Progress of MUSE (Making User Friendly Spaces): A Context-Aware Assistant for Orientation. In: Streitz, N.A., Siegel, J., Hartkopf, V., Konomi, S. (eds) Cooperative Buildings. Integrating Information, Organizations, and Architecture. CoBuild 1999. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1670. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/10705432_20
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