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2006
15 years 5 months ago
Simulating a computational grid with networked animat agents
Computational grids are now widespread, but their large-scale behaviour is still poorly understood. We report on some calculations of loading, scaling and utilisation behaviours o...
Kenneth A. Hawick, Heath A. James
ASSETS
2008
ACM
15 years 6 months ago
American sign language vocabulary: computer aided instruction for non-signers
In this paper we present the results of a study designed to evaluate the computer-based methods of learning American Sign Language (ASL). We describe a method including an initial...
Valerie Henderson-Summet, Kimberly Weaver, Tracy L...
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ASSETS
2008
ACM
15 years 6 months ago
Computer vision-based clear path guidance for blind wheelchair users
We describe a system for guiding blind and visually impaired wheelchair users along a clear path that uses computer vision to sense the presence of obstacles or other terrain feat...
Volodymyr Ivanchenko, James Coughlan, William Gerr...
PERSUASIVE
2009
Springer
15 years 10 months ago
Designing empathic computers: the effect of multimodal empathic feedback using animated agent
Experiencing emotional distress is the number one reason why people who are undergoing behaviour modification (e.g. quitting smoking, dieting) suffer from relapses. Providing emot...
Hien Nguyen, Judith Masthoff
ASSETS
2008
ACM
15 years 6 months ago
Understanding pointing problems in real world computing environments
Understanding how pointing performance varies in real world computer use and over time can provide valuable insight about how systems should accommodate changes in pointing behavi...
Amy Hurst, Jennifer Mankoff, Scott E. Hudson