Topics of interest include the development of systems with new interaction techniques and modalities, multi-device interaction, service frontends, mobile and pervasive systems, large-scale and big data applications, as well as novel development methods and processes.
The promise of Web services is simplified interfaces for application-to-application interaction in heterogeneous and distributed environments.
Web services enable application-to-application interactions over networks.
It pursues the application of service oriented architecture to business interaction across collaborative SMEs in virtual enterprise environment.
In addition to challenging technical problems, the application of service robots in real-life situations requires to address intriguing issues concerning their interactions with humans.
Nowadays, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) being used heavily between applications as interaction between loosely coupled services, which are function independently.
The contributors cover various aspects and fields of application of service design and service thinking, including service design processes, tools and methods; service blueprints and service delivery; creation and implementation of services; interaction design and user experience; design of service touchpoints and service interfaces; service excellence and service innovation.
Topics include wireless systems; information management; location-independent and location-dependent computing models; disconnected and weakly-connected operation models; human-computer interactions; mobile applications and services; security; power management; and sensor networks.
South Korean innovative power came from three sources: interaction with operators, getting service information and applications from service providers, and internal and external competition.
Throughout, emphasis is placed on design and human-robot interactions, and applications in manufacturing, service robotics, tele-surgery, and locomotion.
Laura Boffi is an interaction and service designer.
