tux-announce October 2015

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Reminder: Steve Mann Next Week @ MaRS
by Tovi Grossman 27 Oct '15

27 Oct '15

Hello TUX! A reminder that next week we will have a member presentation by Prof. Steve Mann. The details of the talk are below. Please note that his talk will be at MaRS, not at U of T. Some other important announcements: 1) Our website is live at: http://www.tux-hci.org/ 2) We are looking for a volunteer to help with the website - please let us know if you'd like to get involved. 3) We have set up a Google Calendar that you can import into your email client. The address for the calendar is: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/un3lidp8potad9jqb66c3i942g%40grou… Most email clients will allow you to import an "internet" calendar so that you can view its events. For example, in Outlook right click "My Calendars", select "Add Calendar" -> "From Internet" and then paste in the above URL. We look forward to seeing you next week! Ali, Daniel, and Tovi Tuesday, October 27 at 12:30pm, Tux Proudly Presents: Prof. Steve Mann The MaRS Discovery District Auditorium @ 101 College St<https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Mars+Discovery+District/@43.6598335,-79.38…>. (Lower Level) Lunch reception begins at 12:30pm. Presentation begins at 1pm. Steve Mann: 41 Years of Wearable Augmented Reality as a Natural User Interface: The Past, Present, and Future of Phenomenal Augmented Reality Steve Mann, Father of Wearable Computing, and founder of Wearable Computing as a discipline. Steve Mann is widely regarded as "The Father of Wearable Computing" [IEEE ISSCC 2000]. His work as an artist<http://wearcam.org/art.pdf>, scientist, designer, and inventor<http://wearcam.org/mannventionz/> made Toronto the world's epicentre of wearable technologies back in the 1980s. In 1992 Mann took this invention from Toronto to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, founding the MIT Media Lab's Wearable Computing project as its first member. In the words of the Lab's founding Director, Nicholas Negroponte: "Steve Mann is the perfect example of someone... who persisted in his vision and ended up founding a new discipline.<http://wearcam.org/nn.htm>" Mann also invented the smartwatch videophone<http://patents.ic.gc.ca/opic-cipo/cpd/eng/patent/2275784/summary.html> (wearable computer) in 1998, which was featured on the cover of Linux Journal in 2000, and presented at IEEE ISSCC2000, 2000 February 7, where he was named "The Father of Wearable Computing". To this day, Toronto remains an international hotbed for the development of wearable technologies. Some of Mann's other inventions include HDR (High Dynamic Range) Imaging<http://wearcam.org/hdr.htm>, now used in nearly every commercially manufactured camera, and the EyeTap Digital Eye Glass which predates the Google Glass by 30 years<http://wearcam.org/mannglas.htm>. Now as the Chief Scientist at Meta, a California-based startup, wearable AR glasses will be brought to a mass market. Recently, Steve and his team successfully raised US$23 million in funding to support Meta's Spacesglasses. Mann has often been described as a modern-day Leonardo daVinci: "Steve Mann has been likened to artist, scientist, and inventor Leonardo da Vinci, .... He creates overlapping and inextricably intertwined syntheses of interventions and inventions that combine design, art, science, technology, engineering, and the environment...." - Ariel Garten, CEO, InteraXon "In Professor Steve Mann - inventor, physicist, engineer, mathematician, scientist, designer, developer, project director, filmmaker, artist, instrumentalist, author, photographer, actor, activist - we see so much of the paradigmatic classical Greek philosopher. ... Steve has always been preoccupied by the application of his ideas into form. In this way too, he can be considered a modern day Leonardo Da Vinci." - K. Michael, Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Technology and Society Steve received his PhD from MIT in 1997 and then returned to Toronto in 1998 where he is now a tenured full professor at the University of Toronto in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science departments. During his early years at U of T, he created the world's first Mobile Apps Lab (1999) as a part of his wearable computing and AR course. He is also the Chief Scientist at the Creative Destruction Lab at Rotman's School of Management. Mann holds multiple patents, and has contributed to the founding of numerous companies including InteraXON, makers of Muse, "The Most Important Wearable of 2014<http://www.betakit.com/venturebeat-calls-torontos-muse-headband-the-most-im…>". OUR SPONSORS: TUX is made possible by the support of our sponsors, Steven Sanders, Autodesk, University of Toronto Department of Computer Science, and MaRS. About MaRS: MaRS is the one of the world's largest urban innovation hubs-a place for collaboration, creativity and entrepreneurship. Located in the heart of Toronto's research district, MaRS provides the space, training, talent and networks required to commercialize important discoveries and launch and grow Canadian startups.

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Fwd: [nrg] FW: Reminder: Steve Mann Next Week @ MaRS
by Daniel Wigdor 27 Oct '15

27 Oct '15

A reminder to all of Steve Mann's talk today at Tux. Lunch is served at 12:30 - see you at the MaRS auditorium! [cid:image001.png@01D10C9D.244C6440] [cid:image008.png@01D10810.C2D01210] [cid:image004.png@01D10C9D.244C6440] Hello TUX! A reminder that next week we will have a member presentation by Prof. Steve Mann. The details of the talk are below. Please note that his talk will be at MaRS, not at U of T. Some other important announcements: 1) Our website is live at: http://www.tux-hci.org/ 2) We are looking for a volunteer to help with the website – please let us know if you’d like to get involved. 3) We have set up a Google Calendar that you can import into your email client. The address for the calendar is: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/un3lidp8potad9jqb66c3i942g%40grou… Most email clients will allow you to import an “internet” calendar so that you can view its events. For example, in Outlook right click “My Calendars”, select “Add Calendar” -> “From Internet” and then paste in the above URL. We look forward to seeing you next week! Ali, Daniel, and Tovi Tuesday, October 27 at 12:30pm, Tux Proudly Presents: Prof. Steve Mann The MaRS Discovery District Auditorium @ 101 College St<https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Mars+Discovery+District/@43.6598335,-79.38…>. (Lower Level) Lunch reception begins at 12:30pm. Presentation begins at 1pm. [mann] Steve Mann: 41 Years of Wearable Augmented Reality as a Natural User Interface: The Past, Present, and Future of Phenomenal Augmented Reality Steve Mann, Father of Wearable Computing, and founder of Wearable Computing as a discipline. Steve Mann is widely regarded as “The Father of Wearable Computing” [IEEE ISSCC 2000]. His work as an artist<http://wearcam.org/art.pdf>, scientist, designer, and inventor<http://wearcam.org/mannventionz/> made Toronto the world’s epicentre of wearable technologies back in the 1980s. In 1992 Mann took this invention from Toronto to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, founding the MIT Media Lab’s Wearable Computing project as its first member. In the words of the Lab’s founding Director, Nicholas Negroponte: “Steve Mann is the perfect example of someone… who persisted in his vision and ended up founding a new discipline.<http://wearcam.org/nn.htm>” Mann also invented the smartwatch videophone<http://patents.ic.gc.ca/opic-cipo/cpd/eng/patent/2275784/summary.html> (wearable computer) in 1998, which was featured on the cover of Linux Journal in 2000, and presented at IEEE ISSCC2000, 2000 February 7, where he was named “The Father of Wearable Computing”. To this day, Toronto remains an international hotbed for the development of wearable technologies. Some of Mann’s other inventions include HDR (High Dynamic Range) Imaging<http://wearcam.org/hdr.htm>, now used in nearly every commercially manufactured camera, and the EyeTap Digital Eye Glass which predates the Google Glass by 30 years<http://wearcam.org/mannglas.htm>. Now as the Chief Scientist at Meta, a California-based startup, wearable AR glasses will be brought to a mass market. Recently, Steve and his team successfully raised US$23 million in funding to support Meta’s Spacesglasses. Mann has often been described as a modern-day Leonardo daVinci: “Steve Mann has been likened to artist, scientist, and inventor Leonardo da Vinci, …. He creates overlapping and inextricably intertwined syntheses of interventions and inventions that combine design, art, science, technology, engineering, and the environment….” — Ariel Garten, CEO, InteraXon “In Professor Steve Mann — inventor, physicist, engineer, mathematician, scientist, designer, developer, project director, filmmaker, artist, instrumentalist, author, photographer, actor, activist — we see so much of the paradigmatic classical Greek philosopher. … Steve has always been preoccupied by the application of his ideas into form. In this way too, he can be considered a modern day Leonardo Da Vinci.” — K. Michael, Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Technology and Society Steve received his PhD from MIT in 1997 and then returned to Toronto in 1998 where he is now a tenured full professor at the University of Toronto in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science departments. During his early years at U of T, he created the world’s first Mobile Apps Lab (1999) as a part of his wearable computing and AR course. He is also the Chief Scientist at the Creative Destruction Lab at Rotman’s School of Management. Mann holds multiple patents, and has contributed to the founding of numerous companies including InteraXON, makers of Muse, “The Most Important Wearable of 2014<http://www.betakit.com/venturebeat-calls-torontos-muse-headband-the-most-im…>”. [cid:image005.png@01D10C9D.244C6440] OUR SPONSORS: [cid:image006.png@01D10C9D.244C6440] TUX is made possible by the support of our sponsors, Steven Sanders, Autodesk, University of Toronto Department of Computer Science, and MaRS. About MaRS: MaRS is the one of the world’s largest urban innovation hubs—a place for collaboration, creativity and entrepreneurship. Located in the heart of Toronto’s research district, MaRS provides the space, training, talent and networks required to commercialize important discoveries and launch and grow Canadian startups.

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Reminder: Hrvoje Benko @ Tux in 12 hours!
by Daniel Wigdor 13 Oct '15

13 Oct '15

Good evening, and happy Thanksgiving! A reminder of Dr. Hrvoje Benko's talk today. Details are below; we look forward to seeing you at the first Tux event! Today! Tuesday, October 13 at 12:30pm, Tux Proudly Presents: Hrvoje Benko, PhD The MaRS Discovery District Auditorium @ 101 College St<https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Mars+Discovery+District/@43.6598335,-79.38…>. (Lower Level) Lunch reception begins at 12:30pm. A brief introduction to Tux, followed by our exciting guest speaker: Dr. Hrvoje Benko, a Senior Researcher at Microsoft Research, begin at 1:00 sharp. Dr. Benko is the first of the invited Sanders Series lecturers, who are intermingled with other Tux meetings in our inaugural year. Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone who conducts HCI research, corporate or academic, in the Toronto area. All kindly confirm your attendance via email to Grace Chen (gchen(a)dgp.toronto.edu<mailto:gchen@dgp.toronto.edu>). Grace can also add anyone who requests it to this mailing list for future notifications. [http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/people/benko/Hrvoje_Benko_HeadShot_l…] Hrvoje Benko is a Senior Researcher at Microsoft Research. He explores novel interactive computing technologies and their impact on human-computer interaction. In particular, his research interests include augmented reality, touch and gesture-based interfaces, depth sensing, and display technologies. He helped found and lead the Microsoft Touch Mouse project and he has extensively collaborated with the Surface Computing group at Microsoft. He has been active in the human-computer interaction field, authoring more than 50 scientific papers and journal articles, as well as serving as the General Chair (2014) and the Program Chair (2012) of the ACM Conference on User Interface Systems and Technology (UIST). For his publications, he received several best paper awards at both ACM UIST and ACM SIGCHI. Before joining Microsoft, he obtained his PhD at Columbia University. More detail can be found on his website: http://research.microsoft.com/~benko/. Interacting with Photons: Creating Interactive Projected Augmented Reality Experiences We have been investigating how depth sensing cameras and projectors can be used to enable highly immersive and interactive augmented reality experiences. In contrast to head-worn displays, such projector + depth camera systems offer the ability to create wide-field-of-view immersive augmented reality experiences without the user having to wear any additional gear. While large-scale projection mapping installations have become familiar forms of artistic expression, our work showcases how one can leverage the unique capabilities of today's depth cameras and fast GPUs to enable real-time projection mapping on any surface (including deformable moving surfaces), thus enabling truly interactive experiences. In this talk, I present a progression of research prototypes, each one exploring a different use scenario, while discussing the challenges in authoring such experiences. I draw examples from several highly publicized projects such as OmniTouch, IllumiRoom, and RoomAlive, as well as highlight the recent release of our open source RoomAlive Toolkit (https://github.com/Kinect/RoomAliveToolkit/).

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October 13 @ 12:30pm: Dr. Hrvoje Benko
by Daniel Wigdor 05 Oct '15

05 Oct '15

We have been overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response to Tux! We look forward to seeing you a week from tomorrow for our inaugural event. Some details about next week, as well as our schedule for the year, appear below. See you on Tuesday! This Tuesday, October 13 at 12:30pm, Tux Proudly Presents: Hrvoje Benko, PhD The MaRS Discovery District Auditorium @ 101 College St<https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Mars+Discovery+District/@43.6598335,-79.38…>. Lower Level Lunch reception begins at 12:30pm. A brief introduction to Tux, followed by our exciting guest speaker: Dr. Hrvoje Benko, a Senior Researcher at Microsoft Research, begin at 1:00 sharp. Dr. Benko is the first of the invited Sanders Series lecturers, who are intermingled with other Tux meetings in our inaugural year. A complete schedule of talks appears at the end of this email. Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone who conducts HCI research, corporate or academic, in the Toronto area. All kindly confirm your attendance via email to Grace Chen (gchen(a)dgp.toronto.edu<mailto:gchen@dgp.toronto.edu>). Grace can also add anyone who requests it to this mailing list for future notifications. [http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/people/benko/Hrvoje_Benko_HeadShot_l…] Hrvoje Benko is a Senior Researcher at Microsoft Research. He explores novel interactive computing technologies and their impact on human-computer interaction. In particular, his research interests include augmented reality, touch and gesture-based interfaces, depth sensing, and display technologies. He helped found and lead the Microsoft Touch Mouse project and he has extensively collaborated with the Surface Computing group at Microsoft. He has been active in the human-computer interaction field, authoring more than 50 scientific papers and journal articles, as well as serving as the General Chair (2014) and the Program Chair (2012) of the ACM Conference on User Interface Systems and Technology (UIST). For his publications, he received several best paper awards at both ACM UIST and ACM SIGCHI. Before joining Microsoft, he obtained his PhD at Columbia University. More detail can be found on his website: http://research.microsoft.com/~benko/. Interacting with Photons: Creating Interactive Projected Augmented Reality Experiences We have been investigating how depth sensing cameras and projectors can be used to enable highly immersive and interactive augmented reality experiences. In contrast to head-worn displays, such projector + depth camera systems offer the ability to create wide-field-of-view immersive augmented reality experiences without the user having to wear any additional gear. While large-scale projection mapping installations have become familiar forms of artistic expression, our work showcases how one can leverage the unique capabilities of today's depth cameras and fast GPUs to enable real-time projection mapping on any surface (including deformable moving surfaces), thus enabling truly interactive experiences. In this talk, I present a progression of research prototypes, each one exploring a different use scenario, while discussing the challenges in authoring such experiences. I draw examples from several highly publicized projects such as OmniTouch, IllumiRoom, and RoomAlive, as well as highlight the recent release of our open source RoomAlive Toolkit (https://github.com/Kinect/RoomAliveToolkit/). Speaker Schedule The Tux website will soon be online with all talk details. In the meantime, here is our current list of speakers. Tux Member presentation dates were set based on participants' requested dates. If you require any changes, please let us know ASAP. Date Event Location Speaker Oct 13 @ 12:30pm Sanders Series Lecture MaRS<https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Mars+Discovery+District/@43.6599132,-79.38…> Hrvoje Benko<http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/people/benko/> Microsoft Research Oct 27@ 12:30pm Tux Member Presentation U of T<https://www.google.ca/maps/place/40+St+George+St,+Toronto,+ON+M5S+2E4/@43.6…> TBA Nov 10@ 12:30pm Tux Member Presentation U of T Steve Mann<http://www.eecg.toronto.edu/~mann/> University of Toronto Nov 24@ 12:30pm Sanders Series Lecture MaRS TBA Dec 8@ 12:30pm Tux Member Presentation U of T Jim Slotta<http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ctl/Faculty_Staff/Faculty_Profiles/541/Jim_Slot…> Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Jan 12@ 12:30pm Sanders Series Lecture MaRS Gregory<http://www.gregoryabowd.com/> Abowd<http://www.gregoryabowd.com/> Georgia Tech Jan 26@ 12:30pm Tux Member Presentation MaRS David Holman<https://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-holman/a0/4b0/447> Intel Research Feb 9@ 12:30pm Sanders Series Lecture U of T Meredith Morris<http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/people/merrie/> Microsoft Research Feb 23@ 12:30pm Tux Member Presentation U of T Edith Law<https://hci.cs.uwaterloo.ca/faculty/elaw/> University of Waterloo Mar 8@ 12:30pm Sanders Series Lecture MaRS David Salesin<http://www.adobe.com/technology/people/san-francisco/david-salesin.html> Adobe Research Mar 22@ 12:30pm Tux Member Presentation MaRS Ron Baecker<http://ron.taglab.ca/> University of Toronto Apr 5@ 12:30pm Sanders Series Lecture MaRS Yang Li<http://research.google.com/pubs/author38946.html> Google Research Apr 19@ 12:30pm Tux Member Presentation MaRS Rhonda McEwen<http://individual.utoronto.ca/rmcewen/> University of Toronto We look forward to seeing you at the inaugural Tux event this coming Tuesday! -Ali, Tovi, and Daniel

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