Abstract
This paper introduces a device that creates remote intimacy by the use of two rings named “united-pulse”. Each ring can measure the wearer’s heartbeat and send it to the partner’s ring. Hereby, artificial corporeality is created between the couple. By means of a working prototype, united-pulse has been successfully tested. Among the 28 participants the prototype has attracted large interest. Through the heartbeat – the essential vital sign – a feeling of being very close to the partner is provided. Touching the ring allows a small moment of intimacy in situations where emotional support is needed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of MobileHCI 2008 |
| Pages | 535-538 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- human-machine-interaction
- remote intimacy
- design
- user experience
- body data
- digital Jewelry
Cite this
Werner, J., Wettach, R., & Hornecker, E. (2008). United-pulse: feeling your partner's pulse. In Proceedings of MobileHCI 2008 (pp. 535-538)