TY - CHAP 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 - 2008 SN - 978-1-59593-952-4 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1145/1409240.1409274 SP - 303 EP - 306 PB - Association for Computing Machinery CY - New York ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Werner, Julia A1 - Wettach, Reto A1 - Hornecker, Eva T1 - United-pulse BT - feeling your partner's pulse T2 - MobileHCI '08 : Proceedings of the 10th international conference on Human computer interaction with mobile devices and services N2 - This paper introduces a device that creates remote intimacy by the use of two rings named "united-pulse". Each ring can measure the wearer's heartbeat and send it to the partner's ring. Hereby, artificial corporeality is created between the couple. By means of a working prototype, united-pulse has been successfully tested. Among the 28 participants the prototype has attracted large interest. Through the heartbeat - the essential vital sign - a feeling of being very close to the partner is provided. Touching the ring allows a small moment of intimacy in situations where emotional support is needed. KW - Mensch-Maschine-Kommunikation KW - Intimsphäre KW - Distanz KW - Design KW - Benutzererlebnis KW - Schmuck Y1 - 2008 SN - 978-1-59593-952-4 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1145/1409240.1409338 SP - 353 EP - 358 PB - Association for Computing Machinery CY - New York ER -