We present an evaluation of pattern languages as tools for participatory design, based on three criteria, derived from the work of Christopher Alexander: empowering users, generat...
Andy Dearden, Janet Finlay, Liz Allgar, Barbara Mc...
This paper addresses conceptual modeling and automatic code generation for search engine integration with data intensive Web applications. We have analyzed the similarities (and di...
Alessandro Bozzon, Tereza Iofciu, Wolfgang Nejdl, ...
The open, decentralized nature of the Semantic Web demands fundamental changes in our approach to ontology development and deployment. To maximize the expressiveness and robustnes...
Xiaoshu Wang, Jonas S. Almeida, Arlindo L. Oliveir...
This paper presents a multi-component; distributed system (MuDiS) based solution for building a virtual learning environment which combines a wide range of technology, tools and d...
In this paper, we introduce and analyze four gesture-controlled musical instruments. We briefly discuss the test platform designed to allow for rapid experimentation of new interf...