The Chromarium e-table Created by: Prof.Yvonne Rogers Eric Harris Hilary Smith

The chromarium eTable consists of a computer, back projected horizontal display, a Mimio (display input device) and digital I/O card. The Chromarium eTable essentially provides a horizontal display surface that children can collaborate about. A software interface created in Macromedia Director is used to allow children to actuate physical responses to digital actions.

Usage Scenario:

Two applications were run on the eTable to investigate children's interactions between the real and digital worlds. In the first, an off the shelf colour mixing software package was used where the children could utilise the Mimio's pens (adapted to look like paint brushes) to add and subtract colour. The second application used Macromedia director to control a toy windmill when certain digital actions were carried out.

Applications supported by the device:

Table as a Physical / Digital boundary metaphor
Table as a collaborative input device

System Architecture:

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