Human-centered multimedia systems: tutorial overview

Nicu Sebe, Alejandro Jaimes, Hamid K. Aghajan

Abstract: This tutorial will focus on technical analysis and interaction techniques formulated from the perspective of key human factors in a user-centered approach to developing multimedia systems. The tutorial will take a holistic view on the research issues and applications of Human-Centered Systems, focusing on four main areas: (1) multimodal interaction: visual (body, gaze, gesture); (2) image indexing and retrieval: user behavior, context modeling, cultural issues, and machine learning for user-centric approaches; (3) multimedia data: conceptual analysis at different levels (feature, cognitive, and affective); and (4) sources of contextual information and case studies in multi-camera networks. This full-day tutorial will consist of two parts: the first half will consist of presentations by the instructors, and the second part will consist of practical workgroup activities