Abstract

This paper describes the current state of our work on computer-augmented chairs, designed to be part of team work spaces. These chairs have either a pen-based computer display or a laptop docking facility integrated into their armrest. Equipped with accumulators and an antenna device, the chairs are entirely wireless and easy to move and to rearrange for the needs of different work situations. Keywords computer-augmented reality, roomware, pen-based computing, wireless networking, mobile computing, position detection, computer-supported cooperative work INTRODUCTION While the use of desktop-based computer systems is widespread in today's offices, they are too big and not mobile enough to be provided to each team member in regular electronic meeting rooms [1] or special project rooms. In most cases, equipment in these rooms consists of chairs, a large table and other material for the support of teamwork and meetings. Work and organization in companies tend to be more and more suppor...

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