TED가 무릎 친 ‘민세희 데이터 마법’ … 그 뒤엔 스마트 파트너 4인이 있다 [중앙일보 이나리.김한별.김상선] 랜덤웍스 멤버들이 공동작업한 결과물을 비춘 스크린 앞에서 포즈를 취했다. 왼쪽부터 소원영(대학생 창업가), 엄기순(디지털 프로토타이퍼), 민세희(TED 펠로), 유지은(인터랙션 디자이너), 김성훈(미디어 아티스트). 이들은 예술적 토양에 디지털 마인드를 겸비한 전형적인 통섭형 인재들이다. [김상선 기자] 지난달 초 미국 캘리포니아에서 열린 세계 지식인의 축제 TED 콘퍼런스. 이날 민씨가 발표한 내용은 그러나 혼자 창안한 것이 아니다. 이들은 전형적인 '통섭형 인재'다. 또한 이들은 수평적 커뮤니케이션에 능하다. 공통의 공간이 없는 이들은 각자의 집·카페·사무실에서 자유롭게 일한다. 디지털 혁명은 랜덤웍스가 시공의 한계를 뛰어넘어 국제적 프로젝트를 진행할 수 있는 원동력이기도 하다. 글=이나리·김한별 기자 < windyjoongang.co.kr > 사진=김상선 기자 ◆TED콘퍼런스 =기술(Technology)·엔터테인먼트(Entertainment)·디자인(Design)의 머리글자로 첨단 기술과 지적 유희, 예술과 디자인이 하나로 어우러지는 지식 축제다. 공동기획 : MWC 2011: Life in 2020 will be completely connected - Feb. 17 Vitality's pill caps, on display at Mobile World Congress, include wireless chips that track whether you've taken your medications -- and e-mail you reminders.By David Goldman, staff writerFebruary 17, 2011: 11:48 AM ET BARCELONA, Spain (CNNMoney) -- By the end of this decade, your smartphone will park your car, make you toast, and, yes, it will do your laundry. We probably still won't have flying cars in 10 years, but your pills will tell you when to take them, your home will save you money on your electric bill, and your tea kettle will let your kids know you're okay. The reason: embedded connectivity. At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, companies like IBM (IBM, Fortune 500), Qualcomm (QCOMM), AT&T (T, Fortune 500) and Ericsson showed off their vision of a not-too-distant future in which every item in your life, from your refrigerator to your fridge magnets, will soon connect to the Internet or communicate other Internet-connected gizmos. Think that's crazy? Share this
Skype visualization We finally finished and sent out the Skype visualization poster we have been working on for quite a while. As mentioned in one of our earlier blogposts, it visualizes the Skype log files between Julia and myself over the last 3 years. Since then we virtually shared everything: from the development of the »Generative Gestaltung« book, to our first projects as a team, to the establishment of our studio and even the creation of this poster. We obviously love Skype and we definitely love data graphics. more details flickr set of the poster
IEEE Pervasive Computing Magazine The Clash between Privacy and Automation in Social Media Present-day social media automatically discloses information, such as users' whereabouts, likings, and undertakings. This review of empirical studies exposes three recurring privacy-related issues in automated disclosure: insensitivity to situational demands, inadequate control of nuance and veracity, and inability to control disclosure with service providers and third parties. Read full article » Smile-Encouraging Digital Appliances Can technology influence people's mood? Don't Miss Rock Stars of Mobile Cloud Held on 6 May in Boston, this event will leave you with actionable insights from industry leaders in the mobile cloud. Free Subscription to Rock Stars of Mobile Cloud Attendees Register for Rock Stars of Mobile Cloud and receive a free subscription to IEEE Cloud Computing magazine. Calls for Papers
ubimash - Sensor data mashing for connecting physical devices and interfaces with virtual CAD applications About The project is created to foster open source community who collaborates on connecting the physical with the virtual for architecture and design applications, and beyond. It aims to integrates various sensors, physical devices, and tangible interfaces into 3D modeling environment and various physical design outputs and prototypes. It is currently a publisher-subscriber framework which allows various virtual applications to subscribe to the server in order to access, monitor, and modify the data of the connected devices. Email: << u b i m a s h A T g m a i l D O T c o m >> (without the spaces) Please email us when you download UbiMash For more information visit ubimash.com or read this article or join our discussion group. Versions Latest working versions of ubimash, source codes, and manual need to be checked out from bitbucket.org. Usage Some examples how ubimash can be used: Please email us to get support and also cite the following papers if you use UbiMash: Salim, F. Code Development
13th ACM International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing | UBICOMP2011 | Beijing, China Welcome to UbiComp 2011 13th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing (UbiComp 2011) will be held in Beijing, China on September 17-21, 2011. News UbiComp 2011 Post Conference Survey (Sep. 21, 2011) UbiComp 2011 slides (permanently) & videos (for a limited time) (Sep. 21, 2011) UbiComp 2012 will be held in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, during Sep. 5-9, 2012 (Sep. 21, 2011) UbiComp 2011 Awards have been announced (Sep. 21, 2011) Registration desk location and hours have been announced (September 14, 2011) Sep. 17, Saturday, Building A, Academy of Arts and Design, 8:00-17:30 Sep. 18, Sunday, Building A, Academy of Arts and Design, 8:00-17:30 Sep. 19, Monday, Main Building, 7:30-19:00 Sep. 20, Tuesday, Main Building, 8:00-17:00 Sep. 21, Wednesday, Main Building, 8:00-17:00 Click [here] for the map of registration location. Accessibility Information has been announced (September 14, 2011) Final Program has been announced (September 12, 2011) Program at a glance has been updated (August 22, 2011)
graph-theory-algorithms-book - A book on algorithmic graph theory This version is not longer maintained. The newest version of the book is at the URL (Please update your links accordingly.) A GNU-FDL book on algorithmic graph theory by David Joyner, Minh Van Nguyen, and Nathann Cohen. This is an introductory book on algorithmic graph theory. Theory and algorithms are illustrated using the Sage open source mathematics software. The book is a work in progress; it is by no means complete yet. The latest revision of the book is called latest-rxxx.
ubiquitous computing | Emtech Primer For the past couple of days I have been in Brussels at the first meeting of the Internet of Things Expert Group. Introduced by Gerald Santucci and hosted by Manuel Mateo from EC DG INFSO the meeting introduced the background to the group and actions needed going forward. The focus of the group is to deliver policy recommendations to EU in 2 years time. - governance (how is identification structured, who assigns ID, who is accountable, what decentralised architecture, socio economic implications such as access and exclusion) - privacy and protection of personal data (communications on trust and privacy, “right to silence the chips”, “privacy by design” ie one of the primary technology blocks from outset not added in as required functionality later) - trust, acceptance and security [individual | business] (following ENISA work on identification of risks) - standardization (extend existing to cover IoT, develop / extend new given emerging IoT) and the group will also: TechAmerica EuroCommerce
Ben Cerveny talks Planetary and where they go next Planetary, the iPad app for music exploration by Bloom, has hit the ground running. Out only a few days now, Planetary is already number four on the list of top free apps. Ben Cerveny, the president of Bloom, chats on Press:Here about the app, visualization as UI, and where they go next in the video below. In a nutshell: Planetary is just the beginning of a planned series of apps to explore data, networks, and relationships. Bloom is just getting warmed up, and there are exciting things ahead. In case you haven't seen Planetary in action yet, here's a demo video: [Press:Here via @flinklabs]
What is pervasive computing (ubiquitous computing)? - Definition from Whatis Pervasive computing (also called ubiquitous computing) is the growing trend towards embedding microprocessors in everyday objects so they can communicate information. The words pervasive and ubiquitous mean "existing everywhere." Pervasive computing devices are completely connected and constantly available. Pervasive computing relies on the convergence of wireless technologies, advanced electronics and the Internet. The goal of researchers working in pervasive computing is to create smart products that communicate unobtrusively. The products are connected to the Internet and the data they generate is easily available. Privacy advocates are concerned about the "big brother is watching you" aspects of pervasive computing, but from a practical standpoint, most researchers feel it will improve efficiency. An example of a practical application of pervasive computing is the replacement of old electric meters with smart meters. Continue Reading About pervasive computing (ubiquitous computing)
Water is Money Water is Money The +-water meter is a digital device that attaches to faucets and gives you accurate feedback about usage. It stands out from other meters by converting the consumed liters into actual cost! Now you’ll know your water bill in advance, sort of! Project Oxygen: Overview Bringing abundant computation and communication, as pervasive and free as air, naturally into people's lives. For over forty years, computation has centered about machines, not people. We have catered to expensive computers, pampering them in air-conditioned rooms or carrying them around with us. In the future, computation will be human-centered. New systems will boost our productivity. To support highly dynamic and varied human activities, the Oxygen system must master many technical challenges. Oxygen enables pervasive, human-centered computing through a combination of specific user and system technologies. Oxygen's device, network, and software technologies dramatically extend our range by delivering user technologies to us at home, at work or on the go. Devices in Oxygen supply power for computation, communication, and perception in much the same way that batteries and wall outlets supply power for electrical appliances. All three decide to meet next week in Paris.