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Publication date | 2014 |
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Host publication | CHI 2014: One of a CHInd - Conference Proceedings, 32nd Annual ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems |
Place of Publication | New York |
Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery, Inc |
Pages | 2551-2554 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (print) | 9781450324731 |
<mark>Original language</mark> | English |
Event | 32nd Annual ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI 2014 - Toronto, ON, Canada Duration: 26/04/2014 → 1/05/2014 |
Conference | 32nd Annual ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI 2014 |
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Country/Territory | Canada |
City | Toronto, ON |
Period | 26/04/14 → 1/05/14 |
Conference | 32nd Annual ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI 2014 |
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Country/Territory | Canada |
City | Toronto, ON |
Period | 26/04/14 → 1/05/14 |
We describe a qualitative study investigating the acceptability of the Google Glass eyewear computer to people with Parkinson's disease (PD). We held a workshop with 5 PD patients and 2 carers exploring perceptions of Glass. This was followed by 5-day field trials of Glass with 4 PD patients, where participants wore the device during everyday activities at home and in public. We report generally positive responses to Glass as a device to instil confidence and safety for this potentially vulnerable group. We also raise concerns related to the potential for Glass to reaffirm dependency on others and stigmatise wearers.