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Physical Computing: Sensing and Controlling the Physical World with Computers First Edition

by Dan O'Sullivan (Author), Tom Igoe (Author)

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The computer revolution has made it easy for people with little to no technical training to use a computer for such everyday tasks as typing a letter, saving files, or recording data. But what about more imaginative purposes such as starting your car, opening a door, or tracking the contents of your refrigerator? "Physical Computing" will not only change the way you use your computer, it will change the way you think about your computer-how you view its capabilities, how you interact with it, and how you put it to work for you. It's time to bridge the gap between the physical and the virtual-time to use more than just your fingers to interact with your computer. Step outside of the confines of the basic computer and into the broader world of computing.
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  1. ISBN-10
    159200346X
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1592003464
  3. Edition
    First Edition
  4. Publisher
    Thomson
  5. Publication date
    May 28, 2004
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.38 x 1.12 x 9.25 inches
  8. Print length
    496 pages
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Tom Igoe is a professor of physical computing at the Interactive Telecommunications Program in the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. He teaches courses in physical computing and networking, exploring ways to integrate the Internet more fully in everyday activity. Coming from a background in theater, his work centers on physical interaction related to live performance and public space. His consulting work and collaborations include work with orchestras, architects, dancers, musicians, and social activists. He hopes someday to work with monkeys, as well.

Dan O'Sullivan is a professor at the Interactive Telecommunications Program at New York University. His work centers around the connection between virtual and physical spaces. On the virtual side he was the creator of QuicktimeVR as a member of the original Quicktime team at Apple Computer. He went on to developed such interactive enviroments as "Dan's Apartment," "YORB" and "Space of Faces." His physical installations range from musical instruments to carnival games to psychology experiements. Some of his work has found its way into art exhibitions in the United States and Europe. Dan lives in New York City with his wife and daughter.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomson
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 28, 2004
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 159200346X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1592003464
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.88 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 1.12 x 9.25 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #583,487 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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    Tom Igoe teaches courses in physical computing and networking at the Interactive Telecommunications Program at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. In his teaching and research, he explores ways to allow digital technologies to sense and respond to a wide range of human physical expression. He coauthored "Physical Computing: Sensing and Controlling the Physical World with Computers" with Dan O’Sullivan, which has been adopted by numerous digital art and design schools around the world. He is a contributor to MAKE magazine and a cofounder of the Arduino open source microcontroller project. He hopes to someday to visit Svalbard and Antarctica.

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