23rd International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems Workshops (ICDCSW'03)
Information Logistics and Wearable Computing
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
May 19-May 22
ISBN: 0-7695-1921-0
In this paper, we introduce the information logistics concept and demonstrate its relevance for the field of wearable computing. Information logistics is an innovative technology based on the idea that the right information gets to the recipient, e.g. journalist at the right time. The objective is a need- and user-oriented information supply according to just-in-time principles. The Smart-Wear project is a first step towards a personalized, wearable information broker based on the information logistics concept. In this paper, we want to illustrate the complexity of such a project aiming to deliver "information skin-deep". We therefore present the underlying idea as well as the system architecture. We furthermore summarize the experiences and results of the customer study as user acceptance proves to be one of the major tasks of wearable computing due the impact such technologies have on the users.
Citation:
Kerstin Heuwinkel, Wolfgang Deiters, Thomas K?nigsmann, Thorsten L?ffeler, "Information Logistics and Wearable Computing," icdcsw, pp.283, 23rd International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems Workshops (ICDCSW'03), 2003