Human perceptual and cognitive abilities are limited resources. Attention is the mechanism
used to allocate such resources in the most effective way. Current technologies, in addition …

This article reviews empirical research conducted in the last decade on the subject of how
online display advertising affects the usability and quality of user experience of websites. In …

This paper proposes S-MAC, a medium-access control (MAC) protocol designed for wireless
sensor networks. Wireless sensor networks use battery-operated computing and sensing …

In this study, we develop a theoretical model that predicts an inverted-U relationship
between multitasking and performance. The model is tested with a controlled experiment …

As computers and other information technology move into cars and trucks, distraction-
related crashes are likely to become an important problem. This paper begins to address …

Addressing the need to tailor usability evaluation methods (UEMs) and promote effective
reuse of HCI knowledge for computing activities undertaken in divided-attention situations …

We explore the use of modern recommender system technology to address the problem of
learning software applications. Before describing our new command recommender system …

Multitasking is prevalent during computer-mediated work. Users tend to switch between
multiple ongoing computer-based tasks either due to a personal decision to break from the …

Peripheral displays are an important class of applications that improve our ability to balance
multiple activities. However, peripheral display innovation and development has suffered …

Embodiments of the invention address the above-de scribed problems by providing
methods, systems, and appa ratus for providing notification messages indicating that certain …