In stark contrast to online advertising campaigns, advertisement in the urban space has lost attention and seems to be stuck in the Gutenberg era. The emergence of hybrid urban spaces, however, allows for novel possibilities to bring back customers’ attention and interest. In this publication we review current interactive advertisement campaigns, investigate the use of implicit (age, gender, location) and explicit (2D and 3D gestures) interactions of the user to adjust the ad, and discuss novel questions and responsibilities that are driven by these new advertisement formats. To evaluate different aspects on the behavior and acceptably of such novel kind of advertisement we have built a prototypical system and put it into a shopping mall. The conducted user study includes 98 random visitors of the mall who have first tested the system and then filled out a questionnaire.
Die über Jahrzehnte etablierte Interaktion mit Computern über Tastatur und Maus ist im Umbruch und die Bedienung über Sprache und Gesten ist der neue Trend. Während sich diese natürlicheren Interaktionsformen (die daher auch als Natural User Interface bezeichnet werden) bereits im täglichen Gebrauch auf Smarphones und Tablets, in Infotainmentsystemen im Auto und beim Spielen (Xbox Kinect) bereits weite Verbreitung gefunden haben, wurde das Potential solcher Interaktionsformen für das eLearning bei weitem noch nicht ausgeschöpft. So gibt es zahlreiche Arbeiten, bei denen untersucht wurde, wie sich die Bedienung über Touch (also die zweidimensionale Gesteneingabe mit „unmittelbarer“ Interaktion mit den virtuellen Inhalten) im Vergleich zur Bedienung durch Tastatur und Maus auf den Lernprozess auswirkt. Hierbei wurde aber „nur“ die Interaktion mit der Lernumgebung verändert, aber nicht der Lernprozess selbst. Jedoch ermöglichen sensorbasierte Natural User Interfaces genau dieses: sei es beim Erlernen von Tanzbewegungen oder krankengymnastischen Übungen durch Beobachtung und Analyse der ausgeführten Bewegung; beim Spielenerlernen eines Musikinstrumentes durch die „intelligente“ Auswertung des Audiosignals oder beim Erlernen der richtigen Schreibweise, indem der Schreibstift vibriert, wenn ein Wort falsch geschrieben wurde.
In stark contrast to online advertising campaigns, advertisement in the urban space has lost attention and seems to be stuck in the Gutenberg era. The emergence of hybrid urban spaces, however, allows for novel possibilities to bring back customers’ attention and interest. In this publication we review current interactive advertisement campaigns, investigate the use of implicit (age, gender, location) and explicit (2D and 3D gestures) interactions of the user to adjust the ad, and discuss novel questions and responsibilities that are driven by these new advertisement formats. To evaluate different aspects on the behavior and acceptably of such novel kind of advertisement we have built a prototypical system and put it into a shopping mall. The conducted user study includes 98 random visitors of the mall who have first tested the system and then filled out a questionnaire.
Die über Jahrzehnte etablierte Interaktion mit Computern über Tastatur und Maus ist im Umbruch und die Bedienung über Sprache und Gesten ist der neue Trend. Während sich diese natürlicheren Interaktionsformen (die daher auch als Natural User Interface bezeichnet werden) bereits im täglichen Gebrauch auf Smarphones und Tablets, in Infotainmentsystemen im Auto und beim Spielen (Xbox Kinect) bereits weite Verbreitung gefunden haben, wurde das Potential solcher Interaktionsformen für das eLearning bei weitem noch nicht ausgeschöpft. So gibt es zahlreiche Arbeiten, bei denen untersucht wurde, wie sich die Bedienung über Touch (also die zweidimensionale Gesteneingabe mit „unmittelbarer“ Interaktion mit den virtuellen Inhalten) im Vergleich zur Bedienung durch Tastatur und Maus auf den Lernprozess auswirkt. Hierbei wurde aber „nur“ die Interaktion mit der Lernumgebung verändert, aber nicht der Lernprozess selbst. Jedoch ermöglichen sensorbasierte Natural User Interfaces genau dieses: sei es beim Erlernen von Tanzbewegungen oder krankengymnastischen Übungen durch Beobachtung und Analyse der ausgeführten Bewegung; beim Spielenerlernen eines Musikinstrumentes durch die „intelligente“ Auswertung des Audiosignals oder beim Erlernen der richtigen Schreibweise, indem der Schreibstift vibriert, wenn ein Wort falsch geschrieben wurde.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
GridMate - End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid...ThomasParaiso2
End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid regressions. In this session, we share our journey building an E2E testing pipeline for GridMate components (LWC and Aura) using Cypress, JSForce, FakerJS…
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024Neo4j
Neha Bajwa, Vice President of Product Marketing, Neo4j
Join us as we explore breakthrough innovations enabled by interconnected data and AI. Discover firsthand how organizations use relationships in data to uncover contextual insights and solve our most pressing challenges – from optimizing supply chains, detecting fraud, and improving customer experiences to accelerating drug discoveries.
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
