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This paper presents a human machine interface, which helps elderly people learn how to become aware of their physical state and how to influence it. One of the biggest requirements for such a system is to provide an intuitive interface which does not overexert an elderly person, while also being easily accepted. Here, the connection of art and computer science offers the ideal outlet for such an interface. In our work, we show an user interface that is pleasant, expressive and does not look like the traditional computer interactions. We use classical biosignals, such as skin temperature or skin conductance, to get the necessary information of the physical state of the user. This information is presented to the user as individual artwork, which is created from the measured biosignals and the position of a cursor. Of course, the traditional scientific graph output is also made available. Another aspect of the system is that its design, allows its smooth integration into a normal home environment, or art studio. All necessary components are off-the-shelf, commercially available products to reduce costs and to allow a quick setup time.
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Soutschek, S. et al. (2010). Immersive Painting. In: Huang, F., Wang, RC. (eds) Arts and Technology. ArtsIT 2009. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, vol 30. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-11577-6_5
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