CITA’09: Towards Human-Centered Computing
It is generally acknowledged that the advancement of technologies has improved the quality of life of people all over the world. However, current technological solutions, no matter how advanced, by themselves are not enough without taking into account the people that use them.
6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN ASIA 2009
:: 6 - 9th July 2009 ::
.: Hilton Kuching Hotel, Sarawak :.
CITA’09: Towards Human-Centered Computing
It is generally acknowledged that the advancement of technologies has improved the quality of life of people all over the world. These technologies enable pervasive access for everyone with ubiquitous devices to ensure a connected global world. However, current technological solutions, no matter how advanced, by themselves are not enough without taking into account the people that use them. This lag is largely due to the fact that human cognitive ability is still not fully understood. While computational capabilities are able to process extra-ordinary volumes of information and solve problems of high complexity, there is a need for these technologies to align and accommodate these limited human cognitive abilities. For example, technologies should be developed to target and address specific cognitive limitations in order to improve human performance. Hence, there is a need to understand how people and technology synergise in a cooperative partnership; a holistic alliance that enhances human potential. These solutions will also need to be embedded into the work and home environment to support human capabilities in a non-intrusive manner.
In order to achieve such aims, the collaboration and interaction between the fields of cognitive science, neuroscience, and computer technology is required. The increasing variety of technological advances could then be exploited for adding values and enhance aspects of day-to-day living.
For example, a review of cognitive, behavioural and functional model of human problem solving capabilities is crucial to establish a better understanding of domain problem. The design of computer systems could benefit greatly from an elaborate modeling of environmental parameters and their relationships.
In addition, advances in artificial intelligence and knowledge-based systems will provide the ability to assimilate intelligence into systems to make them behave more human-like. These technologies will in future be embedded within systems providing personal assistance for real-time informed decision-making.
At the same time, social implications should not be overlooked, on how these technologies impact on the people, and how people can use technologies to further enhance their productivity and livelihood. In addition, the role of indigenous and traditional knowledge should not be ignored. Such knowledge, not only adds to the richness of human diversity, but may contain solutions to future problems. There is a need to capture this local knowledge, culture, languages and traditions which may contribute to the advancement of human-machine integration.
Thus, CITA ‘09 invites researchers, practitioners and developers from various areas of science and technology, to share knowledge and experience in addressing the issues in human-centered computing.
CITA’09 solicits high-quality papers addressing the theme of the conference. For list of accepted papers.
