Human-Technology Interaction MSc. Theses

Ongoing projects:

• Berrie Duyx, 3DUI interaction: Gesture based control of an autostereocopic TV, Philips Innovation Lab, ongoing.
• Thomas van Erp, The effect of lighting characteristics on atmosphere perception, Philips Research, ongoing.
• Pieter Custers, The effects of present retail lighting concepts on the atmosphere experienced by human observers, Philips Lighting, ongoing.
• Ralf van der Ven, User requirements and performance evaluation of a multi-user optical tracker system, Fraunhofer-HHI, Berlin, ongoing.
• Rob Smit, Interactive paper with Digital Docs to reduce discontinuities within student group work, KTH, Stockholm, Sweden, ongoing.
• Paul van der Avoort, Added value of a small multi-view auto-stereoscopic 3D display in gaming: Physiological and emotional responses, Philips Research, ongoing.

• Maarten Teunissen, Perceptual uniformity of different color spaces, Philips Research, 2007.
• Jasper van Damme, Audience induced effects on performance in embodied gaming: social facilitation and social anxiety, TU/e, 2007.
• Yvo Verschoor, Using a social robot as facilitator in usability-tests with children, TU/e, 2007.
• Bartjan Rijs, The discrimination and preference of temporal colour transitions, Philips Research, 2007.
• Maurice van Beurden, Smoothness and flicker perception of temporal color transitions, Philips Research, 2007.
• Rob Schipper, Connectedness and mobile communication, Vodafone, 2007.
• Leontien de Roode, Behavioral and psychological problems encountered in daily life by heart failure patients and their partners: A qualitative study and design opportunities, Philips Design, 2007.
• Arjan Tekelenburg, Technology evaluation of a scalable multi player, multi platform game, Philips Research, 2007.
• Jitte Jan de Vries, Ontwerp en evaluatie van een gebruikersinterface in een gecentraliseerde bedieningspost, Witteveen en Bos, 2007.
• Roel Vergouwen, Hybride diensten: Mobiele informatiesystemen voor de agent op straat, ISC, Odijk, 2007.
• Roderick Hoek, Image quality: Not just a matter of opinion, Bang & Olufsen, Streuer, Denmark, 2006.
• Brian Gajadhar, Change blindness differences as a function of role variation, TU/e, 2006.
• Frans van Vugt, Effects of noise and blur on depth impression and overall image quality in 3DTV, TU/e, 2006.
• Willem Oosting, Creating depth in a two dimensional display without stereoscopy, Philips Research, 2006.
• Christiaan de Nood, Is virtual touch perceived as real? Investigating gender differences in response to mediated social touch, TU/e, 2006.
• Tijn Schuurmans, Motivating joggers through adaptive music feedback, Philips Research, 2006.
• Jules Steevens, “Desktop Security” - De bescherming van internetgebruikers tegen phishing, TU/e [ final report, pdf, in Dutch ], 2005.
• Marc Lambooij, What is the most appropriate attribute to measure 3D quality? Evaluated for different 2D-3D-conversion-algorithms, Philips, 2005.
• Jelle Berentsen, Optimal white point: Sensory and cognitive processes determining optimal white point settings for CRT displays, Philips Research, 2005.
• Jorg Vermeulen, Characteristics of a virtual fitness coach and their impact on motivation, Philips Research, 2004.
• Roy Jacobs, Influence of shot length and camera movement on depth perception in 3DTV, TU/e, 2004.
• Yvonne van Laarhoven, De auditieve component van een videoconferentiesysteem, TU/e, 2004.
• Peter Ebeli, Domotica: Gebruiksgemak van luxe tot noodzaak, Stichting Smart Homes, 2004.
• Jeroen Bankers, Understanding the usage of voice calls: An exploration of motivations, barriers, and preferences, Vodafone, 2004.
• Ronald Bonants, Influence of immersion & biofeedback on intrinsic motivation in the sport setting, Philips Research, 2003.
• Rob van Eijk, Beyond the flat screen: Minimal and optimal camera-base distances for viewing 3-D images, TU/e, 2003. [ final report, pdf, 2.4MB ]
• Martijn Hultermans, The visibility of colour and luminance gradients measured with stimuli presented sequentially or simultaneously, Philips Research, 2003.
• Froukje van Lanen, Staying in touch over distance - An exploration of the concept of connectedness, TU/e, 2003.
• Pieter Seuntiëns, The visibility of a colour gradient across the screen for stimuli presented time-sequentially or simultaneously, Philips Research, 2002.
• Marc Dirkx, Effect van gebruikersbetrokkenheid bij ontwikkeling van informatiesystemen op vertrouwen en intentie tot gebruik, RIVM, Bilthoven, 2002.
• Tom Monné, The influence of augmented force-fields on the subjective quality and efficiency of a target acquisition task, TU/e, 2002.
• Martijn Mooij, Management by exception: A potential uncertainty-trap for controllers in an envisioned air traffic management system, Linköping Institute of Technology, 2001.

User-System Interaction post-graduate MTD Theses

Finished projects:

• Elly Pelgrim, Creating atmospheres: Exploring the effects of fragrance and coloured lighting on environmental perception, 2005, Philips.
• Kelvin Geerlings and Lu Gunawan, GLEDA - The home weight management system, 2005, Philips.
• Georgios Metaxas, Barbaros Metin, and Jutta Schneider, A sensor-based awareness system supporting social connectedness between elderly and their social intimates, 2005, Philips.
• Judith Gordebeke, My mobile, the gateway to my community, 2004, Vodafone.
• Javed-Vassilis Khan, Trust factors for Vodafone: Design guidelines to build trust through the interface, 2004, Vodafone.
• Joy van Baren and Natalia Romero, Staying in Touch: Design of the ASTRA Awareness Service and Assessment of its Affective Benefits, 2003, Philips.
• Claire Huijnen, Enhancing Social Presence by Connecting Consumer Electronic Devices, 2002, Philips.