Public and situated display technologies can have an important impact on
individual and social behaviour and present us with particular
interesting new design considerations and challenges. While there is a
growing body of research exploring these design considerations and
social impact this work remains somewhat disparate, making it difficult
to assimilate in a coherent manner. This book brings together the
perspectives of key researchers in the area of public and situated
display technology. The chapters detail research representing the
social, technical and interactional aspects of public and situated
display technologies. The underlying concern common to these chapters is
how these displays can be best designed for collaboration, coordination,
community building and mobility. Presenting them together allows the
reader to examine everyday display activities within the context of
emerging technological possibilities.