—In this paper, we propose a vibration driven energy harvesting platform based on piezoelectric material. A new maximum power point tracking (MPPT) method for this platform is al...
An ambient user interface is a set of hidden intelligent interfaces that recognize user's presence and provides services to immediate needs. There are several research activit...
This paper presents the main results of a three-year long field and design study of proactive information technology in the home. This technology uses sensors to track human activ...
Ilpo Koskinen, Kristo Kuusela, Katja Battarbee, An...
We examine how ambient displays can augment social television. Social TV 2 is an interactive television solution that incorporates two ambient displays to convey to participants a...
Gunnar Harboe, Crysta J. Metcalf, Frank Bentley, J...
Recent work by our group at Motorola Labs has focused on applying the principles of ambient interfaces to the domain of mobile communications. Our methods incorporate both formati...
Frank Bentley, Joe Tullio, Crysta J. Metcalf, Drew...