Intuitive Computing: Memory Lane As A Case Study

With the pervasive of Information Technology, the subjects of interaction design have been greatly expanded. Accordingly, the goal system has also been raised to a higher level. Within this trend, Family Computing is becoming the focus which used to be taken granted as the same as any other computing, for instance, Office Computing. In addition, the problem of increasing complexity of information space and users' computing tasks are beyond the limited human capacity of information processing.Therefore, Intuitive Computing is considered as a promising approach in that its advantage of natural interaction, optimizing user's attention, and simultaneously unconscious response. As a case study, we propose a digital photo sharing and storytelling tool: Memory Lane. One of the most common and enjoyable uses of photographs is to share stories about experiences with family and friends. However, the current photo tools are overly complicated and difficult to use for telling and sharing stories. We present a user study analyzing how subjects use photos in story-telling. Based on the results of this study, Memory Lane contains two new concepts to enhance the media viewing and sharing experience: photo tour, a realistic tabletop user interface for viewing and organizing photos, and narration templates, a simple user interface for creating emotionally accurate stories with high production value. Though intuitive computing is a dynamic field and its scope is yet to be defined, its advantage and interaction paradigm make it to be the vision of the future.