A Mathematical Framework for Interpreting Playing Environments as Media for Information Flow. (28th August 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: 2008-08-28
• 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.