Research Article
roomXT: Advanced Video Communication for Joint Dining over a Distance
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/icst.pervasivehealth.2012.248679, author={Felix Heidrich and Carsten R\o{}cker and Kai Kasugai and Peter Russell and Martina Ziefle}, title={roomXT: Advanced Video Communication for Joint Dining over a Distance}, proceedings={Wellness Interventions and HCI}, publisher={IEEE}, proceedings_a={WIHCI}, year={2012}, month={7}, keywords={pervasive health ambient assisted living video communication user-centered design}, doi={10.4108/icst.pervasivehealth.2012.248679} }- Felix Heidrich
Carsten Röcker
Kai Kasugai
Peter Russell
Martina Ziefle
Year: 2012
roomXT: Advanced Video Communication for Joint Dining over a Distance
WIHCI
IEEE
DOI: 10.4108/icst.pervasivehealth.2012.248679
Abstract
This paper illustrates the development of the roomXT system, a mixed reality communication system for the home domain. RoomXT virtually extends a user’s physical environment by providing a “life-like” communication channel for informal and spontaneous interactions. We use a wall-sized display together with head-tracking and 3D rendering to achieve visual contiguity between the real and a virtual environment. As one possible application of this system, we set up a remote dining situation for two users. The dinner table is visually extended into the virtual environment in which a live video stream of the dining partner is shown. Great care was taken in regard to the aesthetic and device-free integration into the living room. First impressions of potential users support the validity of our design decisions.
