A. Spiridonidou, Ioanna Avloniti, Romanos Kalamatianos, M. Avlonitis
{"title":"Linking population models with public health related control programs. The example of mosquito population expansion in Corfu using LORES.","authors":"A. Spiridonidou, Ioanna Avloniti, Romanos Kalamatianos, M. Avlonitis","doi":"10.1145/2910674.3018807","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/2910674.3018807","url":null,"abstract":"Mosquitoes are considered as one of the main factors for potential outbreaks of numerous infectious diseases. However only few studies in Greece focus on their analysis in order to relate their population abundance with public health response programmes. Population models may predict with accuracy population changes and are useful for the design of any control programmes. New tools may apply models that predict changes both in space and in time, playing an important role in decision making not only at local administration level but also at national level. In this paper, such a tool is being used, LORES, in order to study the mosquito abundance. This tool is based on a cellular automaton and is an online platform for conducting experiments in order to simulate the expansion of life. Our study focuses on the mosquito population in Chalikiopoulos Lake, Corfu during a specific period of the year (May- October).","PeriodicalId":359504,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 9th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131813393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dimitris Koryzis, Vasileios Svolopoulos, D. Spiliotopoulos
{"title":"Metalogue: A Multimodal Learning Journey","authors":"Dimitris Koryzis, Vasileios Svolopoulos, D. Spiliotopoulos","doi":"10.1145/2910674.2935860","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/2910674.2935860","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we present a high-level description of the Metalogue system that develops a multi-modal dialogue system that is able to implement interactive behavior between a virtual agent and a learner outlining the insight to the development of a fully-integrated multimodal interactive system. This system includes several components addressing several research domains: metacognitive modeling, skill training, usability testing, prosody analysis, multimodality, dialogue management, speech recognition, gesture recognition and interpretation, and learner feedback. The key issue is the integration of all these components in a single platform, allowing to the users to improve their metacognitive skills. This work reports on the user experience evaluation during the design and development phase of the system that feed back to the design and continuous refinement of the overall approach.","PeriodicalId":359504,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 9th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"97 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133185815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Virtual Reality User Experience as a Deterrent for Smartphone Use While Driving","authors":"David C. Morley, G. Lawrence, Scott Smith","doi":"10.1145/2910674.2910696","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/2910674.2910696","url":null,"abstract":"This study examines the effectiveness of virtual reality technology at creating an immersive user experience in which participants experience first hand the extreme negative consequences of smartphone use while driving. Research suggests that distracted driving caused by smartphones is related to smartphone addiction and causes fatalities. Twenty-two individuals participated in the virtual reality user experience (VRUE) in which they were asked to drive a virtual car using a Oculus Rift headset, LeapMotion hand tracking device, and a force feedback steering wheel and pedals. While driving in the simulation participants were asked to interact with a smartphone and after a period of time trying to manage both tasks a vehicle appears before them and they are involved in a head-on collision. Initial results indicated a strong sense of presence was felt by participants and a change or re-enforcement of the participant's perception of the dangers of smartphone use while driving was observed.","PeriodicalId":359504,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 9th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130467850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Antonis Billis, E. Konstantinidis, C. Bratsas, A. Siountas, P. Bamidis
{"title":"Moving from lab testing of Active & Healthy Ageing technologies to real-life implementation","authors":"Antonis Billis, E. Konstantinidis, C. Bratsas, A. Siountas, P. Bamidis","doi":"10.1145/2910674.2935847","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/2910674.2935847","url":null,"abstract":"This paper exhibits two different cases of pilot contexts, that embrace the main principles of the Living Lab approach, which is the user-driven testing and development of technology in real-life environments. In the first case, a pilot phase was conducted in an ehome-like space within the premises of the Lab of Medical Physics Laboratory, based on a free-form protocol, allowing for increased ecologically validity of the study's results. In the second case, some elderly participants of the initial cohort agreed to install the technology to their own homes, providing the chance for monitoring in their daily life context. Transition from lab to homes revealed many factors that would not have been recognized in the first place. Comparing those two different Living Lab settings reveal pros and cons for each approach, depending on the case scenario.","PeriodicalId":359504,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 9th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"72 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116302781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Application for Measuring Frailty of Myeloma Cancer Patients","authors":"A. Corradini, M. B. Hansen, T. Savic","doi":"10.1145/2910674.2910695","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/2910674.2910695","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we report on a responsive web-based application that we have been developing for the cancer hospital in the city of Vejle, Denmark. The application administers and handles systematic frailty scoring of patients with multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer) and thereby helps the doctor make a more efficient and more effective treatment choice. The application is currently being tested with a small number of patients and is to replace the frailty measurement system used until now, which is usually done by the doctor on a per patient basis.","PeriodicalId":359504,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 9th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124632876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Examining User Experiences in a Mobile Augmented Reality Tourist Guide","authors":"D. Střelák, Filip Škola, F. Liarokapis","doi":"10.1145/2910674.2935835","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/2910674.2935835","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a mobile augmented reality guide for cultural heritage. The main focus of this research was to examine user experiences in a mobile augmented reality tourist guide. Real-time tracking was performed using either computer vision techniques or sensors technologies (i.e. GPS and gyroscopes). The main features of the AR touristic application were evaluated with 30 healthy volunteers (15 males and 15 females). Results showed that users found the sensor approach easy to use and intuitive. The majority reported fast adaptation to the AR application. As far as gender differences are concerned, females were more satisfied with the AR experience compared to males and also reported higher temporal demand. Overall, feedback showed that AR technology has all the potential to be used for tourist guides since it is easy to use and intuitive.","PeriodicalId":359504,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 9th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116836353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A technology-enhanced service for person-centered dementia care: Preliminary results from a field trial","authors":"Hanne Ekran Thomassen, B. Farshchian","doi":"10.1145/2910674.2910722","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/2910674.2910722","url":null,"abstract":"A growing body of empirical data demonstrates the positive health outcomes of person-centered dementia care. There exists, however, a gap in our knowledge about how to provide person-centered care in an efficient way. In this paper, we describe a person-centered activity-based dementia care service, and the ICT tools that we developed to enhance the efficiency of the service. The service supports a group of paid caregivers in providing person-centered dementia care to a group of persons with dementia. We conducted a four-month field trial of the service in a private service provider organization. Here we report our preliminary findings. The organizational model, supported by a structured method of service delivery and ICT tools, demonstrates the potential of cost-effective person-centered dementia care as an alternative to more conventional care organizations.","PeriodicalId":359504,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 9th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"187 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115182973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Session details: PRO-NOW: Large Projects Workshop","authors":"Ilias Maglogiannis, F. Makedon","doi":"10.1145/3258057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3258057","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":359504,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 9th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129728903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Session details: Pattern Recognition in Assistive Technology Applications","authors":"Theodore Giannakopoulos","doi":"10.1145/3258050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3258050","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":359504,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 9th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126999528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dynamic Adjustment of Physical Exercises Based on Performance Using the Proficio Robotic Arm","authors":"E. Saraee, Margrit Betke","doi":"10.1145/2910674.2910724","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/2910674.2910724","url":null,"abstract":"Physical therapy is an essential element in a comprehensive rehabilitation plan. Robot-assisted solutions have recently become more common to support the patient throughout the healing process. In this paper, we examine two techniques for assessing the movements a person performs when supported by a robotic arm. We propose DyAd, a Dynamic Adjustment system that recommends adjusted exercise configurations based on a person's performance. DyAd works with the Proficio arm, a commercial robotic arm designed for rehabilitation. The arm provides DyAd with kinematic data about the person's movement. DyAd has a graphical interface to support the user with a 3D visualization of the exercise trajectory to be followed. When a person tries to make a movement following the designed trajectory, DyAd compares this movement, the measured trajectory, to the designed trajectory. It evaluates their similarity using Dynamic Time Warping. DyAd also measures the smoothness of the movement using a modified version of the spectral arc length method. We designed DyAd to propose adjustments to the configuration of the exercise for specific users after each exercise trial. Finally, we validate the functionality of DyAd by presenting the changes in the difficulty level for users based on their performance.","PeriodicalId":359504,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 9th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments","volume":"55 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127086289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}