Title :
Architecture and Applications of Virtual Coaches
Author :
Siewiorek, Daniel ; Smailagic, Asim ; Dey, Anind
Author_Institution :
Quality of Life Technol. Eng. Res. Center, Carnegie Mellon Univ., Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Abstract :
The combination of sensors, perception algorithms, and mobile computing enables situationally aware systems that provide proactive assistance. This paper outlines the basic components of a virtual coach with illustrations in five applications ranging from reminders to advice to opportunities for personal reflection.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; mobile computing; sensors; user interfaces; virtual reality; mobile computing; perception algorithm; personal reflection; proactive assistance; sensors; situationally-aware systems; virtual coach; Computer architecture; Context awareness; Data models; Human computer interaction; Intelligent systems; Machine learning; Mobile computing; Monitoring; Quality assessment; Service robots; Wheelchairs; Context awareness; human-computer interaction; machine learning; mobile computing; pervasive computing; quality of life technology (QoLT); user-centered design; wearable computers;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/JPROC.2012.2200560
