Norbert A. Streitz Reihenfolge der Bücher

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions, DAPI 2013, held as part of the 15th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2013, held in Las Vegas, USA in July 2013, jointly with 12 other thematically similar conferences. The total of 1666 papers and 303 posters presented at the HCII 2013 conferences was carefully reviewed and selected from 5210 submissions. These papers address the latest research and development efforts and highlight the human aspects of design and use of computing systems. The papers accepted for presentation thoroughly cover the entire field of human-computer interaction, addressing major advances in knowledge and effective use of computers in a variety of application areas. The total of 54 contributions was carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in the DAPI proceedings. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: natural interaction; context-awareness in smart and intelligent environments; design and evaluation of smart and intelligent environments; smart cities; multi-user, group and collaborative interaction; smart everyday living and working environments.

The future will see a significant shift away from the traditional computer as we know it, replaced by a new generation of technologies that integrate computing with real-world objects and environments. This evolution will make computing an inseparable part of our daily activities, becoming a ubiquitous utility akin to electricity—an invisible, pervasive medium that reveals its functionality only when needed. The editors, part of the EU-funded Disappearing Computer research initiative, have curated a collection of 13 chapters and three forewords that delve into the challenges and opportunities in this field. The authors are leading researchers focused on developing people-centered smart environments. This compilation offers a unique blend of concepts, methods, and prototypes in ubiquitous computing, reflecting the growing interest in smart environments and ambient intelligence. Forewords from notable figures highlight the initiative's pioneering role in advancing ambient intelligence and the importance of user experiences in shaping future technology. Emile Aarts from Philips Research emphasizes the book's significant contribution to understanding the relationship between ambient technology and human behavior, filling a crucial gap in knowledge.

This volume presents the proceedings from the First International Workshop on Cooperative Buildings (CoBuild’98), held in Darmstadt, Germany, on February 25–26, 1998. The workshop emerged from the consortium “Workspaces of the Future,” aimed at fostering interdisciplinary R&D collaborations with industry partners. It became clear that a dedicated forum was needed to explore research at the intersection of information technology, organizational innovation, and architecture. The theme “Integrating information, organization, and architecture” addresses the challenges posed by evolving dynamics in these fields. Future work and collaboration will demand unprecedented levels of flexibility and mobility, surpassing current practices. While information and communication technology has significantly altered work processes, the design of physical workspaces, such as offices and buildings, has largely remained static. This calls for a reevaluation of how work environments are designed to reflect the need for dynamic, flexible, and mobile settings. The contributions in this volume highlight the interdisciplinary nature of this challenge, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives and insights from various research and practice domains.