HomeProxy: Exploring a Physical Proxy for Video Communication in the Home
- John Tang ,
- Robert Xiao ,
- Aaron Hoff ,
- Gina Venolia ,
- Asta Roseway ,
- Patrick Therien
ACM Conference on Human Computer Interaction (CHI 2013) |
Published by ACM Conference on Human Computer Interaction Paris, 2013
HomeProxy is a research prototype that explores supporting video communication in the home among distributed family members through a physical proxy. It leverages a physical artifact dedicated to representing remote family members to make it easier to share activities with them. HomeProxy combines a form factor designed for the home environment with a “no-touch” user experience and an interface that responsively transitions between recorded and live video messages. We designed and implemented a prototype and conducted a pilot study with eight pairs of users. Our study demonstrated the challenges of a no-touch interface and the promise of offering quick video messaging in the home.
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