Project Aura: Towards Distraction-Free Pervasive Computing

David Garlan, Dan Siewiorek, Asim Smailagic, and Peter Steenkiste

IEEE Pervasive Computing, special issue on "Integrated Pervasive Computing Environments", Volume 21, Number 2, April-June, 2002. pp. 22-31.

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Abstract

The most precious resource in a computer system is no longer its processor, memory, disk, or network, but rather human attention. Aura aims to minimize distractions on a user's attention, creating an environment that adapts to the user's context and needs.

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