A Diary Study of Rendezvousing: Group Size, Time Pressure and Connectivity

Colbert, Martin

doi:10.1007/3-540-45756-9_3

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“…Group behaviours related to rendezvousing have been explored extensively by Colbert (2001Colbert ( , 2002Colbert ( , 2004 through detailed diary studies. Colbert comments on the importance of conducting user-centred research to identify the effects of locationawareness on rendezvous behaviour (Colbert, 2001).…”

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Rendezvousing with location-aware devices: Enhancing social coordination

Dearman

Hawkey

Inkpen

2005

Interacting with Computers

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Emerging technologies such as location-awareness devices have the potential to significantly impact users' social coordination, particularly while rendezvousing. It is important that we explore how new technologies influence social behaviours and communication in order to realize their full potential. This paper presents a field study investigating the use of mobile location-aware devices for rendezvous activities. Participants took part in one of three mobile device conditions (a mobile phone, a location-aware handheld, or both a mobile phone and a location-aware handheld) and completed three rendezvousing scenarios. The results reveal key differences in communication patterns between the mediums, as well as the potential strengths and limitations of location-aware devices for social coordination. The paper concludes with a discussion of relevant design issues drawn from observations gathered during the field study. q Mobile devices today come with many features and gadgets such as digital cameras, text messaging, email, web browsers, games, and personal organization tools, just to name a few. As new features continue to be introduced, some will become core components, while others will have minimal impact on users' interactions. Location-awareness information is one such feature that is becoming more prevalent on mobile devices. However, the best way to utilize this information and the corresponding social implications of its use, remains unclear.The overall goal of this research is to explore how mobile technologies can enhance social coordination (specifically rendezvousing) between users and better understand Interacting with Computers 17 (2005) 542-566 www.elsevier.com/locate/intcom 0953-5438/$ -see front matter q

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“…Earlier research on technology to support rendezvousing indicated that mobile phones were the preferred method of communication (Colbert, 2002). However, contextual information such as location is difficult to convey accurately through dialogue.…”

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Rendezvousing with location-aware devices: Enhancing social coordination

Dearman

Hawkey

Inkpen

2005

Interacting with Computers

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“…A reminder system can only help remind family members of items they specifically create reminders for. Research on dualincome families, however, shows that many breakdowns can often be unanticipated (Frissen 2000) , or involve information that could have not been known beforehand (Colbert 2002) (Suchman 1987), making the task of manually creating an appropriate reminder in these situations impossible.…”

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Routine as resource for the design of learning systems

Davidoff

2010

Proceedings of the 12th ACM International Conference Adjunct Papers on Ubiquitous Computing - Adjunct

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By understanding how routines support people's everyday activities, we can uncover new subjects for sensing and machine learning. This new data creates new ways for end-user applications to support daily life. I demonstrate the value of this approach using dual-income families.My studies of family logistics shows that family members sometimes need but do not have access to information about the plans and routines of other family members. Because family members do not document this information, they do not exist as resources family members can turn to when needed.With only the GPS on commercial mobile phones, we can use machine learning and data mining to automatically document family logistical routines, and present that information to families to help them feel more in control of their lives.

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“…Ito and Okabe followed this with another diary study of Japanese teenage conversation habits (Ito and Okabe, 2003) and a diary study of mobile discussions while on transport (Ito and Okabe, 2005). Around this time another study requested university students to record their actions and various usability measures while engaged in rendezvousing activities (Colbert, 2002).…”

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Sampling mobile opinion: A contextual postcard questionnaire study

Axup¹,

Viller²

2006

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Understanding requirements of mobile communities is challenging because of their geographical distribution and frequent movement. We present a study of backpackers travelling in Australia which utilizes a research method called contextual postcard questionnaires. The method uses brief, openended questions to solicit contextual responses from backpackers that are relevant for development of tourism and mobile communication technologies. 800 postcards were distributed via hostels and a travel agent, questioning travellers about their current situation. Questions asked how they had heard about their present location, what kinds of virtual-graffiti they would leave there, and what their greatest worry currently was, among others. Results indicated that backpackers have a great deal of practical and serious concerns to contend with as they travel. They are physically cut off from family and friends and rely on a range of communications media to stay in touch and exchange emotional support. They have a great deal of practical travel experience that would be useful to other travellers, but which is currently only conveyed haphazardly via word-of-mouth. Practical usage of the contextual postcard questionnaires is discussed and design recommendations for mobile group products are offered.

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A Diary Study of Rendezvousing: Group Size, Time Pressure and Connectivity

Cited by 13 publications

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Rendezvousing with location-aware devices: Enhancing social coordination

Routine as resource for the design of learning systems

Sampling mobile opinion: A contextual postcard questionnaire study

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