SyncDecor: appliances for sharing mutual awareness between lovers separated by distance

Many lovers separated by distance worry about their relationships, despite the fact that the use of various means of communication such as mobile phones and email is now widespread. We interviewed some such couples, who expressed the desire to feel a sense of connection and synchronization with their partners. They also expressed the desire to have devices that provide awareness about their partners. For this purpose, we propose "SyncDecor" devices, which are pairs of remotely installed appliances that synchronize each other. Keywords Awareness, Communication, Synchronization ACM Classification Keywords H5.m. Information interfaces and presentation (e.g., HCI): Miscellaneous.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: CHI
• Authors: Hitomi Tsujita, Itiro Siio, Koji Tsukada
• Keywords: ACM Classification Keywords, CHI 2007, Distance Worry, Human Computer Interaction, Many Lovers