In this paper we present a formal framework and tool supporting the user in the task of formulating a precise query – which best captures their information needs – even in the ...
Enrico Franconi, Paolo Guagliardo, Marco Trevisan,...
We explored the use of awareness information to facilitate communication by developing a series of prototypes. The ConNexus prototype integrates awareness information, instant mes...
John C. Tang, Nicole Yankelovich, James Begole, Ma...
We take two paradigms for information systems development, functionalism and social relativism, and apply their assumptions to the evaluation of ambient information systems. Ambie...
Most recommender systems present recommended products in lists to the user. By doing so, much information is lost about the mutual similarity between recommended products. We prop...
Martijn Kagie, Michiel C. van Wezel, Patrick J. F....
The concept of the huggable robot Probo is a result of the desire to improve the living conditions of children in hospital environment. These children need distraction and lots of...