This paper exploits ethnographic findings to build on and elaborate Grinter et al’s 2005 study of “the work to make the home network work”. We focus particularly on the work ...
Peter Tolmie, Andy Crabtree, Tom Rodden, Chris Gre...
Home networking is becoming an essential part of everyday life. However, empirical studies and consumer reports indicate that the complexities of configuring and maintaining the ho...
Abstract— We developed the HAT (Home Appliance Translator) and HAT-Sub to enable conventional appliances without telecommunication capabilities to connect to home networks. The d...
As part of an ongoing effort to understand ease of use of digital home technologies, we undertook an exploratory study of people who use their home networks for more than just bro...
Sara A. Bly, Bill N. Schilit, David W. McDonald, B...
We believe that existing wire solutions such as HomePNA2.0 and HomePlug and wireless solution such as HomeRF are the most promising solutions, because of its cost-effectiveness. H...