Abstract
Mutual understanding via sharing and interpreting inner states is socially rewarding. Prior research shows that people find Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) a suitable tool to implicitly communicate their cognitive states. In this paper, we conduct an online survey (N=43) to identify design parameters for systems that implicitly share cognitive states. We achieve this by designing a research probe called "SpotlessMind" to artistically share brain occupancy with another while considering the bystanders' experience to elicit user responses. Our results show that 98% would like to see the installation. People would use it as a gesture of openness and as a communication mediator. Abstracting visual, auditory, and somatosensory depictions is a good trade-off between understandability and users' privacy protection. Our work supports designing engaging prototypes that promote empathy, cognitive awareness and convergence between individuals.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | AHs '20: Proceedings of the Augmented Humans International Conference |
Publisher | ACM DL |
Pages | 1-8 |
Number of pages | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Augmented Humans International Conference - Kaiserslautern, Germany Duration: 16 Mar 2020 → 17 Mar 2020 |
Conference
Conference | Augmented Humans International Conference |
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Abbreviated title | AHs '20 |
Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Kaiserslautern |
Period | 16/03/20 → 17/03/20 |
Other | Virtual/online event due to COVID-19 |
Bibliographical note
Virtual/online event due to COVID-19Keywords
- Brain-computer interfaces
- Cognitive States
- EEG
- design framework