The iPhone application that explains the OGAKI BIENNALE 2010 was issued for this event by Real-world Oriented Semantics Aware Interface project.

Date: 2010/9/22 - 9/26
Place: IAMAS OS, Ogaki City
URL: http://www.iamas.ac.jp/biennale10/generalexhibition_en.html#guidance

You may get the application here: Gifu Ogaki Biennale 2010
(The event is already closed)

Some of students in IAMAS, almost belong the StE, developed a knowledge database system, using PHP, JavaScript, VBScript, mySQL and so on, for a company during this early summer.

Date: 2010/3/21
Place: Seki City

Date: 2009/9/9〜9/12
Place: Austria, Vienna
Title: Thermal Sensation Tactile Graphics
Authors: Takahiro KOBAYASHI, Masami HIRABAYASH, Tomomi KASAHARA, Fumitaka KIMIZUKA, Shunsuke MATSUSHIMA, Mika FUKUMORI

Abstract. The aim of this project is to expand the range of expression on “tactile graphics.” Tactile graphics are images that use raised surfaces and are commonly used by visually impaired persons to read maps or drawings by using fingertips or palms of the hand. However, this means that only the sense of touch is used when feeling these objects, whereas full cutaneous sensation has three aspects; the sense of touch, pain, and temperature. If we regard tactile graphics as a kind of painting, current technology only allows for a “mono-tone” sort of expression. This is why the thermal sensation was employed in order to assign “colors” to the regular tactile graphics. This device, named “Thermal Sensation Tactile Graphics (TSTG)” was developed to gain knowledge of the relationship between expressions made through thermal sensation and impressions.

"E-post" was demonstrated.

http://www.iamas.ac.jp/openhouse/english.html

http://www.iamas.ac.jp/2009/07/post.html

Fumitaka Kimzuka received an award from VRSJ on his work "Thermal Sensation Tangible Graphics."

Exhibited a Thermal Sensation Tangible Graphics,which a result of Real-world Oriented Interface project.
Date: 2008/12/4
Place: Ogaki City (Softopia Japan)

Date: 2008/10/20〜10/25
Place: Limassol, Cypruss
Title: TANGIBLE 3D INTERFACE FOR SOUND MANIPULATION
Authors: Masami Hirabayashi, Takahiro Kobayashi, Toshio Shimizu and Norihisa Nagano

Abstract. The tangible manipulation technique corresponding with three dimensional display techniques is an important factor for the real world oriented interface. In this paper, we propose the real world oriented tangible interface with stereoscopic objective display that enables haptic sensation for sound manipulation. We use the plastic cushion as tangible interface material, and employ duality rendering that enables 3D projection to freeform screen for stereoscopic image projection on the cushion. The characteristic of the material of cushion enabled moderated feeling in pressure, three dimensional manipulation, and capture of manipulated data. In the projection of 3D images, duality rendering method enabled distortion-free 3D display at the cushion without wearing any glasses, just using a headphone attached position sensor for sound monitoring. We verified the tangible interface with the 3D objective display utilizing the plastic cushion, and its possibility. We also verified possibility of the 3D tangible interface for sound manipulation. We try to give substance to sound, which originally does not have a solid 3D form and cannot be touched directly by hands.
Keywords: VR, Tangible interface, Real world orient, sound edit, 3D view

Date: 2008/9/24 - 9/26
Title: Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition / CEATEC JAPAN 2008
Place: Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo) / Makuhari Messe (Chiba)
Research&Development: First Co. Ltd, IAMAS

about e-Post / FIRST Co., Ltd.
http://www.firstidc.net/service/epost/index.asp

Date: 2008/9/24 - 9/26
Place: Nara Institute of Science and Technology (Ikoma, NARA, JAPAN)
Title: Expansion of Tactile Graphics Expression by Applying Thermal Sensation
Authors: Fumitaka KIMIZUKA , Tomomi KASAHARA , Shunsuke MATSUSHIMA , Takahiro KOBAYASHI and Masami HIRABAYASHI

Abstract: “Tactile Graphics” is a pictorial expression with unevenness and tactile sensation of a material. Usual method of the Tactile Graphics is just transforming pictorial expressions into tactile sensations, that has limitations in experiencing the expressions. Moreover, the Tactile Graphics cannot deliver expression with warmth and/or color that has no shape. In this study, we propose a way of expression by applying thermal sensations in addition to unevenness, and expand the limitations in expression of Tactile Graphics.

Made two presentations (Reginal Network Symposium 2008 in Yamanashi) Date: 2008/9/5
Place: Fuji Calm (Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi-prefecture)
Title: A way of information sharing in an event using cellular phones
Authors: Keiichi Yoshinaga, Koji Yamada, Akira Ishida
Presenter: Keiichi Yoshinaga

Title: An example of international exchange study using ICT
Authors, Presenter: Koichi Furukawa

Aigamo-robot was reported in a newspaper on Sep. 1.

Date: 2008/3/13 - 3/15
Place: Univ. of Tsukuba
Title: Construction of an ASCII art search engine
Author: Yu Fukui

Date: 3/13
Place: Gifu University(Gifu city)
Title: Special Lecture about the Aigamo-Robot
Member: Takahiro Kobayashi, Teruaki Mitsui

Date: 2008/3/3 - 3/4
Place: National Center of Sciences (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Title: Tangible 3D Graphic Equalizer
Authors: Norihisa Nagano, Toshio Shimizu, Takahiro Kobayashi and Masami Hirabayashi

Guest Lecture was held;

Date: 2008/1/30 Name: Mr. Takahiko Ito
Occupation: Yukigaya Seigyo Institute
Summary: Glance at a professional engineer's view

Aigamo-robot was written in a newspaper on Jan. 1.

Date: 2007/10/12-10/13
Place:Gifu City

Title: Ototenji --Social roles of media arts--
Authors: Mika Fukumori and Takahiro Kobayashi

Abstract: -Ototenji is a braille learning device for people who have the ability to see. The device has a practical use, and has been presented in various locations as art and as entertainment. As a result, its presentations as an artwork have lead to heightened interest among those with eyesight. This introduction will review efforts in using this device to lead toward greater understanding about visual impairment.

Keywords : braille, visual impairment, universal design, media art, Ototenji, Irotenji

Date: 2007/9/23 - 9/26
Place: Brisbane, Australia
Title: Examination of Mixed Reality System Devoted for Outdoor Contents as Artistic Presentation
Authors: Takahiro Kobayashi, Hiroyuki Ishihara, Akitsugu Maebayashi, Masami Hirabayashi, and Atsuhito Sekiguchi

Abstract. GeoMedia Contents Project aims to provide not only geographic information, but also highly artistic and entertaining outdoor contents. The basic system is a handheld real-time 3D CG display device. The characteristics of the actual landscape is captured accordingly and reconfigured simply in CG. Since it was expected to be useful as an interface for accessing generated virtual worlds, we have determined its usefulness for this means through subsequent creations. This thesis focuses on visual presentation and examines the MR system used here. Of the currently usable MR technologies, it is assumed that this system will rely particularly on spatial alignment recognition. To estimate this degree of reliance, the system was mounted on a bicycle and evaluated through questionnaires. The results found that the degree of reliance was in an acceptable range for enjoying the contents.
Keywords: Outdoor 3D Contents, Mixed Reality, Artistic Presentation

Date: 2007/9/3 - 9/6
Place: (Tokyo)
Title: Post-It Timer: Digital stationery with paper and pen
Authors: Saori Inoue, Masamichi Kagechika, Takahiro Kobayashi, Keiichi Irie, James Gibson, Shigeru Kobayashi

Abstract: - Post-It Timer is a digital stationery that adds functions including a timer to Post-its that have been pasted around one's desk noting "To Do" items. We present a digital device that can intuitively manage schedules using tools such as paper and pens to which we have long since become accustomed.

Keywords: , Schedules tool, Analog interface, Sensor system, Stationery

Made a presentation at FIT2007.
Date: 2007/9/5 - 9/7
Place: Chukyo University Toyota Campus (Toyota City, Aichi Pref.)
Title: Proposal of a mouse with accelermeters for beginners
Authors: Yu Fukui, Koji Yamada, Takahiro Kobayashi and Akira Ishida

Date: 2007/5/10 - 5/12
Place: (Akita pref.)
Title: Development of a Small Rover(AIGAMO ROBOT) to Assist Organic Culture in Paddy Fields - Field Experiment Using Robot for Weeding in 2006-
Authors: Teruaki MITSUI (GIFU Pref. Research Institute of Manufacturing and Information Technology), Takahiro KOBAYASHI (Institute of Advanced Media Arts and Science/IAMAS), Toshiki KAGIYA(GIFU Pref. Research Institute for Agricultural Science in Holly and Mountainous Areas)

Abstract: We are proposing an organic cultural method for paddy fields in holly and mountainous areas. In this method, a small rover (AIGAMO ROBOT) assists weeding work by running and stirring soil in the paddy field. So far, we confirmed the effects of weeding by the robot in experiments. In this paper, we report on the experiment of weeding by AIGAMO ROBOT and the observation of the paddy field from weeding to harvesttime in 2006.

Key Words: Robot, Weeding, Paddy Fields, Organic Culture