Checkle: checkpoint circle
1) A rotating circle of tasks per role I have.
2) Drop. Glance. Cloud. Overview. Admin power.
3) A project of Ben's
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
What displays are assuming
"What would smart glasses look like without a display?"
A display assumes two things about me:
Assumption #1: User always wants to see visually what the designer thought I would want to see at this point.
Assumption #2: Assumption #1 is important enough to allocate energy exertion on the battery.
While these assumptions are not surprising, our outlining these two assumptions prepares us to inform a critical discussion on the role of displays in what I, the user, really want to accomplish with my computers in the fabric of my daily life.
I. Foreword:
My ocean of displays in which I live has prompted this perspective -- especially with the onset of google glass.
II. Introduction:
I have found myself persistently wanting to interact with my computing devices sans display:
From writing with a toothpick (invisibly, but digitally recorded) on the back of my phone, tapping morse code in my fingers on the go, to navigating familiar apps via the computer in google glass by only touch and sound feedback.
I wish I could turn off the google glass display while I use it -- though useful at times, is many times an annoyance and unwelcome distraction -- as I am not in need of what it displays.
Especially when I get amply audio cues from what I am doing. Voice input, multi-gesture touch-input (the three-inch touch interface that comprises the right side of google glass), acceleratometer input, and eye-tracking input, coupled with audio feedback (which can also read out loud to me what is displayed) , gives me plenty interactivity with google glass apps sans the display.
The display can be understood in regard to many apps as a training wheel (with exceptions).
Essential at first, but then, often - superfluous.
If a device is truly wearable and can thread its way a larger productive pattern of human behavior, we might consider rolling back a few notches on the default assumption that the display should be always active while actively navigating app's functions.
I'd like to 'see' more capabilities be manipulated & navigated without the need for constant multi-sensory (audio + visual) attention.
III. Argument:
It appears that displays carry assumptions about me, the user. And by coming into conflict with those assumptions I have found them.
Now because displays are used to portray views that the designer designed, I will now refer to displays as views.
A view assumes two things about me:
Assumption #1: User always wants to see visually what the designer thought I would want to see at this point.
Assumption #2: Assumption #1 is important enough to allocate energy exertion on the battery.
While these assumptions are not surprising, our outlining these two assumptions prepares us to inform a critical discussion on the role of displays in what I, the user, really want to accomplish with my computers in the fabric of my daily life.
This prompts the question:
What would google glass be like without the display?
A display assumes two things about me:
Assumption #1: User always wants to see visually what the designer thought I would want to see at this point.
Assumption #2: Assumption #1 is important enough to allocate energy exertion on the battery.
While these assumptions are not surprising, our outlining these two assumptions prepares us to inform a critical discussion on the role of displays in what I, the user, really want to accomplish with my computers in the fabric of my daily life.
I. Foreword:
My ocean of displays in which I live has prompted this perspective -- especially with the onset of google glass.
II. Introduction:
I have found myself persistently wanting to interact with my computing devices sans display:
From writing with a toothpick (invisibly, but digitally recorded) on the back of my phone, tapping morse code in my fingers on the go, to navigating familiar apps via the computer in google glass by only touch and sound feedback.
I wish I could turn off the google glass display while I use it -- though useful at times, is many times an annoyance and unwelcome distraction -- as I am not in need of what it displays.
Especially when I get amply audio cues from what I am doing. Voice input, multi-gesture touch-input (the three-inch touch interface that comprises the right side of google glass), acceleratometer input, and eye-tracking input, coupled with audio feedback (which can also read out loud to me what is displayed) , gives me plenty interactivity with google glass apps sans the display.
The display can be understood in regard to many apps as a training wheel (with exceptions).
Essential at first, but then, often - superfluous.
If a device is truly wearable and can thread its way a larger productive pattern of human behavior, we might consider rolling back a few notches on the default assumption that the display should be always active while actively navigating app's functions.
I'd like to 'see' more capabilities be manipulated & navigated without the need for constant multi-sensory (audio + visual) attention.
III. Argument:
It appears that displays carry assumptions about me, the user. And by coming into conflict with those assumptions I have found them.
Now because displays are used to portray views that the designer designed, I will now refer to displays as views.
A view assumes two things about me:
Assumption #1: User always wants to see visually what the designer thought I would want to see at this point.
Assumption #2: Assumption #1 is important enough to allocate energy exertion on the battery.
While these assumptions are not surprising, our outlining these two assumptions prepares us to inform a critical discussion on the role of displays in what I, the user, really want to accomplish with my computers in the fabric of my daily life.
This prompts the question:
What would google glass be like without the display?
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
"Keeping" takes on lofty ambition to simplify support.
Keeping.com aims to simplify support from your e-mail inbox. I'd like to see that.
Do you think they can do it? http://www.keeping.com/ @keepingcom
Do you think they can do it? http://www.keeping.com/ @keepingcom
Brusell Communications has built an alternative to hand/voice input to computers: Lipit
A step in the right direction. Props to Brusell Communications' Lipit for exploring an alternative to hand/voice input to interface with computers!
Who it matters to:
1) Dental Hygienists (and their patients)
2) People who experience loss of their motor capacities through Multiple Sclerosis, etc.
3) Life-long learners*
*I would like to associate Lipit with the world of online education opportunities (www.coursera.org) that can be enabled to people through alternative computing interfaces. This speaks to me because the type of thinking that Lipit's team embodies is the kind of thinking that can empower people to improve their own circumstances.
See what they have come up with:
http://www.lipit.net
Who it matters to:
1) Dental Hygienists (and their patients)
2) People who experience loss of their motor capacities through Multiple Sclerosis, etc.
3) Life-long learners*
*I would like to associate Lipit with the world of online education opportunities (www.coursera.org) that can be enabled to people through alternative computing interfaces. This speaks to me because the type of thinking that Lipit's team embodies is the kind of thinking that can empower people to improve their own circumstances.
See what they have come up with:
http://www.lipit.net
That's a Great Question: What does it matter?
What I learned from Erik Perjons, at Stockholm University of Computer & System Sciences.
It is a moot thing to explore an experiment. It matters if that experiment has a purposeful application which warrants its execution.
Consider Scenario:
Here is a great question: Great.
"Does it matter?"
Yes.
"To whom?"
Group A
"Why?"
X, Y, and Z
"Explain in detail?'
R, S, T
Erik and I were discussing my proposed bachelor thesis question.
He impressed me that any question however fascinating or unexplored is useless to answer outside of a motivating context that makes it meaningful.
Erik Perjons taught my favorite course, "Knowledge Management"
Nudges for hacks I got while writing this blog.
GoogleShift - parse your text for images/links from web on command; a keyboard-button; a command; a plug-in; Purpose: workflow enhancement to add images for your proper noun (ex. University of Mannheim)
SocialShift - GoogleShift for social media profiles esp. Twitter. (ex. Professor Nicolo Venga)
It is a moot thing to explore an experiment. It matters if that experiment has a purposeful application which warrants its execution.
Consider Scenario:
Here is a great question: Great.
"Does it matter?"
Yes.
"To whom?"
Group A
"Why?"
X, Y, and Z
"Explain in detail?'
R, S, T
Erik and I were discussing my proposed bachelor thesis question.
He impressed me that any question however fascinating or unexplored is useless to answer outside of a motivating context that makes it meaningful.
Erik Perjons taught my favorite course, "Knowledge Management"
Nudges for hacks I got while writing this blog.
GoogleShift - parse your text for images/links from web on command; a keyboard-button; a command; a plug-in; Purpose: workflow enhancement to add images for your proper noun (ex. University of Mannheim)
SocialShift - GoogleShift for social media profiles esp. Twitter. (ex. Professor Nicolo Venga)
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
What leaders say about "Winner's Dream"
PRAISE by business influencers
"Bill McDermott has had a hugely successful career--from Xerox to SAP. In this very human book, he describes the secrets that led to this success."
– Jack Welch
"Bill McDermott is my good friend because, like me, in spite of great success, he never forgot his humble beginnings. The hardships and challenges his family experienced when Bill was a young boy motivated and inspired him to become the man he is today. Read this book and you too will be motivated and inspired."
– Tony Bennett
"Bill McDermott's story shows how to grow a business as well as a career with authenticity and respect. A heartfelt read, there is much to learn from Bill's journey."
– Howard Schultz, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Starbucks Coffee Company
"Bill McDermott sees ambition and compassion as comrades in the workplace rather than competitors. That’s rare. He claims it's just common sense… but I claim it's the Irish in him."
– Bono, lead singer of U2 and (RED) co-founder.
"Bill McDermott shares his blueprint for winning in business and in life with a level of authenticity that reflects the Zeitgeist of our times. The world opens its arms to gifted leaders who don't push change but who skillfully release the astonishing capacities of a team to transform their dreams into possibilities and possibilities into destiny. His insights into dealing with adversity and disappointment show his courage to embrace vulnerability and humility. His pearls of wisdom for business leaders follow the same arc of excellence as his grandfather's legendary ability of sinking consecutive shots from mid-court. A truly thoughtful, exceptional and meaningful read."
– Gerhard Gschwandtner, CEO of Selling Power
"Bill McDermott understands that success is ultimately about the journey--and his has been extraordinary."
– Tory Burch
"Bill McDermott is a rare breed of leader who has used challenges in business and life to galvanize teams and create often unprecedented results. After interviewing over 400 top CEOs, I strongly recommend Winners Dream as a must read for every CEO, their board, executives and sales teams. Filled with practical insights, Winners Dream presents tools, philosophies and inspiration to help any person, team or enterprise control their own destiny."
– Robert Reiss, Host & CEO of The CEO Show
"Boston College’s Chief Executives’ Club of Boston has hosted hundreds of CEOs from around the globe including Bill McDermott of SAP, who stands out from the crowd as a visionary leader with a moral compass. Through poignant personal stories, Bill shares life lessons that will resonate for anyone reading his biography Winners Dream: A Journey from Corner Store to Corner Office, whether they are running a Fortune 500 company or starting a paper route. Easily accessible and filled with humor and insight, this book, and the stories Bill shares, illustrates that business success is possible without deviating from one’s core values."
– Warren K. Zola, Executive Director of CEO Club of Boston
"Inspiring"
– Kirkus
Monday, September 22, 2014
Copaste
Continuity features inspire me.
My continuity feature hope/hack is copy-send.
everytime I copy something to my clipboard, it populates a database or microblog for my perusal later (like buffer, or twitter).
My continuity feature hope/hack is copy-send.
everytime I copy something to my clipboard, it populates a database or microblog for my perusal later (like buffer, or twitter).
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