Similarity awareness : using context sensing to support connectedness in intra-family communication

Pavan Dadlani Mahtani; P. Markopoulos; D.T. Bel, van; K.C.H.J. Smolders; M. Pijl; B.E.R. Ruyter, de; E.H.L. Aarts

doi:10.3233/AIS-130219

Similarity awareness : using context sensing to support connectedness in intra-family communication

Pavan Dadlani Mahtani, P. Markopoulos, D.T. Bel, van, K.C.H.J. Smolders, M. Pijl, B.E.R. Ruyter, de, E.H.L. Aarts

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This research motivates and evaluates the notion of similarity awareness as a means to enhance connectedness between remote family members. Similarity awareness refers to notifying connected individuals when they are engaged in similar activities. This idea is illustrated with the design and evaluation of MatchMaker an application targeting the needs of young adults who have recently left home and their parents, the so called 'empty nesters'. The potential affective benefits of similarity awareness are evaluated in a laboratory experiment involving 23 pairs of a parent and a child, showing strong indications that similarity awareness can enhance social connectedness. A proof of concept of MatchMaker was implemented where it is shown that combined audio and video scene analysis can identify reliably six activities typical for domestic life.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	425-441
Journal	Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Smart Environments
Volume	5
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3233/AIS-130219
Publication status	Published - 2013

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