A Mathematical Framework for Interpreting Playing Environments as Media for Information Flow. (12th October 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Motoyoshi, Tatsuo; Hattori, Takashi; Kawakami, Hiroshi; Shiose, Takayuki; Katai, Osamu
• Other Names: Cheok Adrian Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Advances in human-computer interaction. Volume 2008(2008)
• Publication Date: 2008-10-12
• Subjects: Human-computer interaction -- Periodicals; Human-computer interaction; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 004.019
• DOI: 10.1155/2008/258516
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-5893

Abstract

Abstract : This paper proposes a novel strategy of designing play equipments. The strategy introduces two loose constraints as a guideline for designers. The first constraint is "describing unit of play action chain"〈 O, S, V 〉 based on Barthes' semiology, and the second is the infomorphism between designer, play equipment, and players based on channel theory. We provide detailed explanation of the strategy through an example of a designing process of playing environment where the players usage of the play equipment cannot be foreseen.