Home-Oriented Informatics and Telematics: Proceedings of the IFIP WG 9.3 HOIT2005 Conference - IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology 2005 edition

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references.; Also available in print.; Electronic reproduction.; UK: MyiLibrary; 2008. Table of Contents: Care and Health at Home.- Ambient Intelligence in Everyday Life.- Ubiquitous Computing and the Wireless Home.- Play and Fun in the Home of the Future.- Socializing and the User Experience.- Privacy, Security and Identity.- Teleworking, Education, Edutainment and Learning.- Virtual Influences on Everyday Life. Publisher Marketing: Intended for academic and professional researchers in the field of home informatics, the papers selected here cover a range of topics, including assistive technology; smart homes; home technology; memory aids; home activity; appliance design; design methodology; time, space and virtual presence; social and ethical aspects; and home activities.

Contributor Bio:  Sloane, Andy Andy Sloane is head of the CoNTACT research group at the University of Wolverhampton's School of Computing and IT in the UK. Felix van Rijn is affiliated with the Amsterdam Faculty of Education (EFA) as policy advisor on Education and ICT.