Art and Technology of Entertainment Computing and Communication

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-XX

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2. Introduction

   • Adrian David Cheok

   Pages 1-18

3. Human Pacman: A Mobile Augmented Reality Entertainment System Based on Physical, Social, and Ubiquitous Computing

   • Adrian David Cheok

   Pages 19-57

4. Interactive Theater Experience with 3D Live Captured Actors and Spatial Sound

   • Adrian David Cheok

   Pages 59-82

5. Metazoa Ludens: Mixed Reality Interaction and Play Between Humans and Animals

   • Adrian David Cheok

   Pages 83-110

6. Poultry Internet

   • Adrian David Cheok

   Pages 111-136

7. Age Invaders: Entertainment for Elderly and Young

   • Adrian David Cheok

   Pages 137-160

8. Huggy Pajama: A Remote Interactive Touch and Hugging System

   • Adrian David Cheok

   Pages 161-194

9. Culture Computing: Interactive Technology to Explore Culture

   • Adrian David Cheok

   Pages 195-221

10. Kawaii/Cute Interactive Media

    • Adrian David Cheok

    Pages 223-254

11. Designing for Entertaining Everyday Experiences

    • Masa Inakage, Takahiro Arakawa, Kenji Iguchi, Yuichiro Katsumoto, Makoto Katsura, Takeshi Osawa et al.

    Pages 255-269

12. Tabletop Games: Platforms, Experimental Games and Design Recommendations

    • Michael Haller, Clifton Forlines, Christina Koeffel, Jakob Leitner, Chia Shen

    Pages 271-297

13. Back Matter

    Pages 299-299

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Art and Technology of Entertainment Computing and Communication takes a blue sky research perspective on the field of interactive media for entertainment computing. Adrian David Cheok argues that entertainment as an end-product is useful for interactive play, however it is also a powerful tool for learning and communication and it is also a key driver for the development of information technology. This book explores the future of entertainment technologies used for communication and describes quantum step research. It will inform and inspire readers to create their own radical inventions and innovations that are not incremental, but which break through ideas and non-obvious solutions. One of the main explorations is the examination of how new forms of computer interaction can lead to radical new forms of technology and art for entertainment computing. Art and Technology of Entertainment Computing and Communication is an informative and inspirational text for students and the next generation of researchers. It’s main aim is to provide information that will hopefully help change the world and society for the better, through new modes of entertainment and communication. Academics, researchers, engineers, game designers, and interaction designers, will find the content both interesting and valuable. Entertainment is the "engine" to inspire people and drive innovation in interactive digital media design. The pioneer of the field, Prof. Adrian David Cheok, takes you on an exciting tour of the future shaped by the Entertainment Technologies. Hiroshi ISHII, Muriel R. Cooper Professor of Media Arts and Sciences, MIT Media Laboratory.

• 3D graphics
• Design
• Entertainment computing
• Games
• Interactive media
• Internet
• New media
• interaction design

• Mixed Reality Lab., National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

  Adrian David Cheok

Adrian David Cheok is Director of the Mixed Reality Lab, National University of Singapore. He is Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

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