A Novel Conceptual Model for Accessing Distributed Data and Applications, as well as Devices

: As data and services are increasingly distributed in the network, rather than stored in a fixed location, one can imagine a scenario in which the Personal Computer, intended as a static workstation, is really disappearing. In such a scenario, users’ interactions are going to be mediated by ad-hoc connected devices, whose specific functionalities enable people to interact with data and services in different ways. If this vision holds true, a personal mobile device can potentially serve the function of portable access point to data, services and devices. This implies that a novel conceptual model for interaction needs to be designed, as well as its user interface. This position paper aims at raising a discussion around this topic. 1 Problem Statement and Research Questions Technologies such as NFC, Bluetooth, and RFID allow for the simple connection of multiple devices in the vicinity of the user. Devices can have different specific functionalities: Thus, ad hoc interactive stations ...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2008
• Where: GI
• Authors: Lucia Terrenghi, Thomas Lang
• Keywords: Conceptual Model, GI 2008, Mobile Device, Personal Mobile Device, Theoretical Computer Science