Mental Models of Ambient Systems: A Modular Research Framework

Schmitt, Felix; Cassens, Jörg; Kindsmüller, Martin Christof; Herczeg, Michael

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-24279-3_29

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“…Schmitt et al [6] worked out a modular research framework to elaborate and finally evaluate the influence of mental models on the perception and usage of ambient system applications. They understand mental models as an enabling mechanism of people which helps them to realize a system's functioning explain interactions and anticipate future system behavior.…”

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A discussion of using mental models in assistive environments

Aehnelt

Peter

Müsebeck

2012

Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments

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The design of assistive environments often follows technological potentials and constraints in order to react on people's behavior and assist them in everyday life situations. In this paper we discuss the role of mental models for improving the usability and user experience with assistive environments. We argue for a user-centered design including interaction design which provides intentional support in building, shaping and confirming the mental model of the user. The paper aims to motivate a wide discussion on design principles for assistive environments focusing on better user experiences and assistance qualities

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Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

A discussion of using mental models in assistive environments

Aehnelt

Peter

Müsebeck

2012

Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments

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“…We have previously developed a framework for ambient intelligent systems [16,17], but its architecture had two main shortcomings. The first one was a lack of flexibility and versatility with regard to how the system interacts with sensors and actuators, and the second one was a lack of ability to deal with user concerns about privacy.…”

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CAKE – Distributed Environments for Context-Aware Systems

Cassens

Schmitt

Herczeg

2013

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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Abstract. In this paper, we introduce the distributed Context Awareness and Knowledge Environment CAKE. The design objectives for CAKE were to develop a system that is flexible enough to be used in different application domains, that supports re-use of components with the help of a well-defined plugin-system and application programming interface and that caters for privacy concerns by giving users access to personal context aware environments that share information selectively with other users' context aware environments. We describe related work on context middleware and the niche CAKE is targeting. We also argue for taking privacy concerns into account and outline how our framework addresses such issues. The concepts behind CAKE are introduced, and we describe how reasoning engines based on different paradigms can be put to work together in our framework. A first take on end-user programming is outlined and a prototypical implementation of the system presented.

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“…These problems can be mitigated by implementing virtual sensors, actuators and users in a simulation environment. MACK [11] is a framework developed by our research group on top of which application systems for different domains can be built. Key requirements for a simulating environment to be used with the development of MACK are:…”

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“…Our development of CASi, the Context Awareness Simulator, is grounded in our work on MACK [11] and MATe [10]. MACK (Modular Awareness Construction Kit) is a framework for constructing ambient intelligent computer systems.…”

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CASi – A Generic Context Awareness Simulator for Ambient Systems

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Schmitt

Mende

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Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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Abstract. In this paper, we present CASi (Context Awareness Simulator), a software system for the simulation of context-aware computer systems and environments. CASi provides an abstract framework of components for simulating smart world applications like a smart office or house with ambient sensors and actuators. Agents moving through these application worlds are tracked by sensors and their actions are influenced by actuators, both of which can be programmed to resemble the actual peripherals of the tested system. CASi allows testing ambient, context aware computer systems even in early stages of development without the need for expensive prototyping or real world deployment.

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Mental Models of Ambient Systems: A Modular Research Framework

Cited by 8 publications

References 15 publications

A discussion of using mental models in assistive environments

A discussion of using mental models in assistive environments

CAKE – Distributed Environments for Context-Aware Systems

CASi – A Generic Context Awareness Simulator for Ambient Systems

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