by Ansh Verma | Feb 17, 2014 | 2014, Ansh Verma, Embedded Input, Publications, TANGIBLE, EMBEDDED & EMBODIED INTERFACES
In this paper we introduce Chiron (abbr. Chironomia ): A wearable device for the hand that reads the digital and analogous signals from capacitive sensor patterns and orientation sensors, to interpret user-intent. Here, we explore two cases — (a) an...
by William | Jan 21, 2014 | 2014, Devarajan Ramanujan, HUMAN SHAPE INTERACTION, Karthik Ramani, Multi-touch Interaction, Senthil Chandrasegaran, William Benjamin
Juxtapoze is a clipart composition workflow that supports creative expression and serendipitous discoveries in the shape domain. We achieve creative expression by supporting a workflow of searching, editing, and composing: the user queries the shape database using...
by Senthil | Jan 20, 2014 | 2014, Design Collaboration, DESIGN METHOD, Design Representation, Karthik Ramani, Senthil Chandrasegaran
We present skWiki, a web application framework for collaborative creativity in digital multimedia projects, including text, hand-drawn sketches, and photographs. skWiki overcomes common drawbacks of existing wiki software by providing a rich viewer/editor architecture...
by Joran | Aug 23, 2013 | 2013, Design Learn, DESIGN METHOD, Design Representation, Joran Booth, Karthik Ramani
In design classes, functional analysis is a process that is typically used to assist students with identifying essential functions to aid in the development of their concepts. However, it has been observed that students sometimes struggle with this part of the...
by William Z Bernstein | Aug 20, 2013 | 2013, DESIGN METHOD, Design Representation, Devarajan Ramanujan, Karthik Ramani, Publications, William Z Bernstein
Abstract: The recent proliferation of electronic products has led to a strong unmet need for understanding environmental implications of new technologies. According to Nielsen, 66% of Americans ages 24-35 own a smartphone, providing strong evidence...
by preciseadmin | Aug 11, 2013 | Devarajan Ramanujan, Karthik Ramani, News, Uncategorized, William Benjamin, William Z Bernstein
Devarajan Ramanujan, William Benjamin, Â and William Z. Bernstein along with Professors’ Niklas Elmqvist and Karthik Ramani were awarded the 2013 Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference Best Paper Award by the American Society of Mechanical...