TY - CONF A1 - Eichhorn, Elisabeth A1 - Wettach, Reto A1 - Hornecker, Eva T1 - A stroking device for spatially separated couples T2 - MobileHCI '08 : Proceedings of the 10th international conference on Human computer interaction with mobile devices and services N2 - In this paper we present a device to support the communication of couples in long-distance relationships. While a synchronous exchange of factual information over distance is supported by telephone, e-mail and chat-systems, the transmission of nonverbal aspects of communication is still unsatisfactory. Videocalls let us see the partners' facial expression in real time. However, to experience a more intimate conversation physical closeness is needed. Stroking while holding hands is a special and emotional gesture for couples. Hence, we developed a device that enables couples to exchange the physical gesture of stroking regardless of distance and location. The device allows both sending and receiving. A user test supported our concept and provided new insights for future development. KW - Design KW - Experiment KW - Haptische Feedback-Technologie KW - Leiblichkeit KW - Intimsphäre KW - Körperkontakt Y1 - 2022 UR - https://opus4.kobv.de/opus4-fhpotsdam/frontdoor/index/index/docId/2763 SN - 978-1-59593-952-4 SP - 303 EP - 306 PB - Association for Computing Machinery CY - New York ER -