Understanding file access mechanisms for embedded Ubicomp collaboration interfaces

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Understanding file access mechanisms for embedded Ubicomp collaboration interfaces

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ACM International Conference Proceeding Series archive
Proceedings of the 11th international conference on Ubiquitous computing table of contents

Orlando, Florida, USA

SESSION: Security & access table of contents

Pages 135-144

Year of Publication: 2009

ISBN:978-1-60558-431-7

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Anthony Collins	University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
Anastasia Bezerianos	École Centrale Paris, Paris, France
Gregor McEwan	National ICT Australia, NSW, Australia
Markus Rittenbruch	National ICT Australia, NSW, Australia
Rainer Wasinger	University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
Judy Kay	University of Sydney, NSW, Australia

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ACM: Association for Computing Machinery
SIGMOBILE: ACM Special Interest Group on Mobility of Systems, Users, Data and Computing
SIGCHI: ACM Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction

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ACM New York, NY, USA

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ABSTRACT

This paper explores the nature of interfaces to support people in accessing their files at tabletop displays embedded in the environment. To do this, we designed a study comparing people's interaction with two very different classes of file system access interface: Focus, explicitly designed for tabletops, and the familiar hierarchical Windows Explorer. In our within-subjects double-crossover study, participants collaborated on 4 planning tasks. Based on video, logs, questionnaires and interviews, we conclude that both classes of interface have a place. Notably, Focus contributed to improved collaboration and more efficient use of the workspace than with Explorer. Our results inform a set of recommendations for future interfaces enabling this important class of interaction -- supporting access to files for collaboration at tabletop devices embedded in an ubicomp environment.

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