[About Me]
12 August 2008
New Audio Game Version Released
As part of finishing up, documenting, and cleaning up my work for my Masters, I have finally gotten around to releasing a new version of my audio game. This is the same version that I used for the user studies, but has the full list of audio options and restricts the player to 3 lives for the regular version of the game (to add a little bit more challenge). This version could still use some documentation, but I am unlikely to get to that any time soon; however, if you have questions please feel free to e-mail me. Most of my work was in tying up some loose ends with the haptics project and upgrading to the latest version of the API.
Starting on Monday I'll officially be on the Battlespace and Multi-touch project, and I am well aware that there is some irony in moving from an enabling project (audio game that provides access to platform games for the visually impaired) to an arguably disabling project (multi-touch is a technology that in its current state does not really allow persons with visual impairments to use and potentially the same can be said about those missing a hand, arm, or some fingers). I'm pretty excited to get started on it though, and I have a few ideas on some projects I want to work on to explore collaboration and try to improve co-located collaboration.
I'm also excited about getting involved with the Sociology program this semester as I start my co-major in that, which I think will be crucial in fully understanding the collaborative nature of multi-touch tables and the C6 (six sided virtual reality CAVE). This semester I'll be taking the introductory seminar as well as a history of sociology course.
And on a personal note, since the beginning of the semester I have lost 10-15 pounds primarily just through lifestyle changes in what I eat (not a diet--I don't eat less, I just eat smarter). I am now what I've found is called a Flexitarian (eat mostly vegetarian, but I make exceptions when eating out or when I pick up a grass fed chicken). I am also eating more fruits and vegetables and avoiding high fructose corn syrup and other heavily processed foods--but I still eat primarily quick, easy to make meals (just using the vegetarian equivalent) and spending roughly the same amount--maybe an additional $10 per week. I find myself less winded now and generally in much better mental and physical shape.
Starting on Monday I'll officially be on the Battlespace and Multi-touch project, and I am well aware that there is some irony in moving from an enabling project (audio game that provides access to platform games for the visually impaired) to an arguably disabling project (multi-touch is a technology that in its current state does not really allow persons with visual impairments to use and potentially the same can be said about those missing a hand, arm, or some fingers). I'm pretty excited to get started on it though, and I have a few ideas on some projects I want to work on to explore collaboration and try to improve co-located collaboration.
I'm also excited about getting involved with the Sociology program this semester as I start my co-major in that, which I think will be crucial in fully understanding the collaborative nature of multi-touch tables and the C6 (six sided virtual reality CAVE). This semester I'll be taking the introductory seminar as well as a history of sociology course.
And on a personal note, since the beginning of the semester I have lost 10-15 pounds primarily just through lifestyle changes in what I eat (not a diet--I don't eat less, I just eat smarter). I am now what I've found is called a Flexitarian (eat mostly vegetarian, but I make exceptions when eating out or when I pick up a grass fed chicken). I am also eating more fruits and vegetables and avoiding high fructose corn syrup and other heavily processed foods--but I still eat primarily quick, easy to make meals (just using the vegetarian equivalent) and spending roughly the same amount--maybe an additional $10 per week. I find myself less winded now and generally in much better mental and physical shape.
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