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Submitted on 28th of September 2005
Author QianYing Wang, Tony Hsieh, Meredith Ringel Morris, and Andreas Paepcke
Title Multi-User Piles Across Space
Date of publication 23rd of September 2005
Published in Submitted for publication.
Citation QianYing Wang, Tony Hsieh, Meredith Ringel Morris, and Andreas Paepcke. Multi-User Piles Across Space, Submitted for publication.
Number of pages 4
Language English
Project BioACT
Type Technical Report
Subject group Digital Libraries
Abstract We introduce Multi-User Piles Across Space, a technique that allows co-located individuals with PDAs to share and organize information items (e.g., photos, text, sound clips, etc.) by placing these items in shared, imaginary off-screen piles. This technique relies on human capacities to remember spatial layouts, and allows small co-located groups with limited screen real estate to collaboratively manage information. Each participant can use their PDA's stylus to flick information to shared off-screen piles and view their contents. Connections are implemented through ad hoc WiFi. Optimistic concurrency control provides long term data consistency. We also describe an extension that allows PDA owners to transfer information items and piles to and from a tabletop display.
Keywords Piles, PDA, small display.
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