CoEx communication suite: investigation into the sensation of coexistence through network-enhanced tangible media

Abstract

This paper discusses our project, which focuses on the new possibilities of methods of communication enhanced by digital networks. The aim of the project is to develop prototypes for a system with which the sense of existence of a person and others can be digitally shared and experienced (or digitally coexist) through tangible devices without the need to actively engage in the operation of such devices. While studies of ambient intelligence generally focus on the visualization or experience of everchanging customized information, this project is more specific and looks closely at how one can recognize the existence of other humans in digitally networked remote places. The paper covers the conceptual and technical development of the project by demonstrating a number of prototype developments and a range of development tools utilized including a combination of Macromedia Flash

Co-Adaptive Environments: Investigation into computer and network enhanced adaptable, sustainable and participatory environments

“…CoEx communication kits (Fig. 6) were developed to explore the sense of coexistence through tangible means between people distributed across two or more places (Santo et al 2004). Deep Space project (Fig.…”