Concept
Contact board is an accessary for landline phones to manage contacts' number tangibly and make conference calls easier. We found the process of using memory buttons on the phone was a mission impossible for most of us. Even if we successfully stored the number, there is no clue on the phone to show which contact's number is what we stored.
This board comes with several magnets. Users can store one set of contact's phone number in each magnet and mark the magnet. There are 3 special areas on the board for calling, editing numbers and listening to messages. This board also makes conference calls much easier: simply put more than one magnets in the calling area. Using magnets also fits smoothly with users' habit of making notes; they can then put notes under the magnet.
Video Scenario
Story Jack has 3 girl friends and a contact board...
Prototype
The prototype is made with an RFID reader and Java.
Info
December 2004
Physical Computing Workshop
Strangely Familiar
Type: Domestic Product
With Alejandro Zamudio
Faculty: Heather Martin, Reto Wettach, Massimo Banzi, Yaniv Steiner