AR a technology that allows us to experience and interact with virtual elements in real world situations. It encompasses 3D visual, auditory, and other sensory perceptions and adds them to real world environments in real time. Developed by Louis Rosenberg with his “Virtual Fixtures” (Rosenberg, 1993) system in 1992, AR first came to the forefrontContinue reading “Are there real uses for Augmented Reality (AR)!”
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Systems Thinking
In this Blog I plan to identify what systems thinking is and how it relates to Information Systems. Finally, I will address best practice in Systems Thinking Theory. What is System Thinking? A system, organic or man-made, is a group of individual components (functions or purpose) that interconnect and integrate with each other. They createContinue reading “Systems Thinking”
“What the Papers Say”. Critique on: Engaging shoppers through mobile apps: the role of gamification.
Engaging shoppers through mobile apps: the role of gamification” Francesca De Canio, Maria Fuentes-Blasco, Elisa Martinelli, International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, Emerald Publishing Limited 26th February 2021 In this paper the authors research the intrinsic influence of shopping gamification Apps on consumer behaviour. The research uses several methodologies that particularly examine consumer behaviourContinue reading ““What the Papers Say”. Critique on: Engaging shoppers through mobile apps: the role of gamification.”
“What the Papers Say”- Research Directions for Digital Signage Systems in Retail (EICN 2018)
Research Directions for Digital Signage Systems in Retail (EICN 2018) Christine Bauer, Marion Garaus, Christine Strauss, Udo Wagner, Institute of Computational Perception, Johannes Kepler University Linz. This paper discusses research to be carried out on the theme of DS in retail environments and particularly on how it can exploit the available technology. It particularly exploresContinue reading ““What the Papers Say”- Research Directions for Digital Signage Systems in Retail (EICN 2018)”
Information Technology and Information Systems! What’s the difference?
Information Technology is about the component parts of a system, Hardware/Software/Network, and other relevant parts that are needed to formulate a solution to a particular application or solution. The complete sum of all of the elements, including the necessary Human Resources, is an Information System. An example of such a system could be a retailContinue reading “Information Technology and Information Systems! What’s the difference?”
“What the Papers Say” – Privacy Sensitive Location Information System in Smart Buildings.
Mike Blackmans’ Critique on: “Privacy Sensitive Location Information System in Smart Buildings“ Paper from: Jodie P. Boyer, Kaijun Tan, and Carl A. Gunter, Department of Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL In this paper the authors discuss Location Information Systems within Smart Buildings and Building Automation Systems. It addresses the issues ofContinue reading ““What the Papers Say” – Privacy Sensitive Location Information System in Smart Buildings.”