From Detection to Exposure: Critical Perspective ofEmotion Awareness Technology
One of the most distinguishing traits in humans is the ability to experience emotions. It took a lot of time for scientists to accept and acknowledge the importance of emotions in human life. After this importance has been acknowledged, researchers are trying to identify, measure and expose these emotions. This is being done through a range of newly found emotion detection devices. These devices measure and record various physiological parameters. The quantified data is used to identify the current emotion. Depending on these emotions, specific applications are invoked. Sometimes these applications involve exposing users emotion to third parties. Emotional exposure can have varied consequences. This paper analyzes the implications of this exposure.
Keywords: Emotions, Emotion Contagion, Affective Computing, Wearable Devices.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Ohoud Alharbi
Ohoud Alharbi is a graduate student in University of California Irvine. She is pursuing Master in Computer Engineering. She works as Teacher Assistant at King Saud University. Her research interests are in the area of Ubiquitous Computing, assistive technology, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience and games design.
Sunakshi Gupta
Sunakshi Gupta is a graduate student in University of California, Irvine. She is pursuing Master in Informatics. Her field of specialization includes Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and User Experience design. She is involved in various projects based on User research and User centric Designs.
Ohoud Alharbi
Ohoud Alharbi is a graduate student in University of California Irvine. She is pursuing Master in Computer Engineering. She works as Teacher Assistant at King Saud University. Her research interests are in the area of Ubiquitous Computing, assistive technology, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience and games design.
Sunakshi Gupta
Sunakshi Gupta is a graduate student in University of California, Irvine. She is pursuing Master in Informatics. Her field of specialization includes Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and User Experience design. She is involved in various projects based on User research and User centric Designs.
