Abstract
Technology is becoming omnipresent in public spaces: from CCTV cameras to smart phones, and from large
public displays to RFID enabled travel cards. Although such technology comes with great potential, it also comes with apparent (privacy) threats and acceptance issues. Our research focuses on realizing technologyenhanced public spaces in a way that is acceptable and useful for the public. This paper gives a brief overview of the research that is aimed to unlock the positive potential of public spaces. This paper’s main focus is on the acceptance of sensor technology in the realm of tourism. The ITour project which investigates the potential and acceptance of using (sensor) technology and ambient media to collect, uncover and interpret data regarding tourists’ movements, behavior and experiences in the city of Amsterdam is particularly discussed as an example.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of Measuring Behavior 2012 |
| Subtitle of host publication | 8th International Conference on Methods and Techniques in Behavioral Research : Utrecht, The Netherlands, August 28-31, 2012 |
| Editors | Andrew Spink, Fabrizio Grieco, Olga Krips, Leanne Loijens, Lucas Noldus, Patrick Zimmerman |
| Place of Publication | Wageningen |
| Publisher | Noldus Information Technology |
| Pages | 515-519 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789074821872 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Event | Measuring Behavior 2012: 8th International Conference on Methods and Techniques in Behavioral Research - Utrecht, Netherlands Duration: 28 Aug 2012 → 31 Aug 2012 |
Conference
| Conference | Measuring Behavior 2012 |
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| Country/Territory | Netherlands |
| City | Utrecht |
| Period | 28/08/12 → 31/08/12 |