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Communication enhancer—appliances for better communication in a family

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The aim of the exploratory study described in this paper was to develop appliance concepts which can enhance family communication by using digital technologies.

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Kim, SH., Chung, A., Ok, JH. et al. Communication enhancer—appliances for better communication in a family. Pers Ubiquit Comput 8, 221–226 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00779-004-0281-z

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