| Summary | TranSticks merge together memory cards and virtual wires: plug a pair to two different devices and they will pair up automatically, replacing both wired connections and wireless configuration needs. |
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| Description | Ayatsuka and Rekimoto propose tranSticks - pairs of virtually connected memory cards that can be used to establish secure connections between devices. TranSticks also provide access to shared virtual storage space, which can be used for synchronizing files across connected devices. Connections are established by placing the tranSticks in devices and are closed by removing them. |
| Design motivation | Augmenting existing practices, Creating technological infrastructure |
| Design goal | Creating integrated workspaces, Fostering collaboration, Improving information management across devices, Supporting design of interfaces for dynamic collections of devices, Supporting interaction in a free manner, Supporting joint interaction with information across devices, Unifying advantages of different devices |
| Device type | Private, Public, Semi-private |
| Enabling technology | Networking technologies, Alternative forms of input, Machine-readable data formats |
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| Reference | Ayatsuka, Y., & Rekimoto, J. (2005). tranSticks: physically manipulatable
virtual connections. In Proceedings of the SIGCHI conference on Human factors in computing systems(pp. 251-260). ACM. |
| Pattern family | Wireless Physicality |
| Cites | Pick-and-Drop, That One there!, Bumping, SyncTap, Touch-and-Connect |
| Cited by | Select-and-Point, EasyGroups |
| Related to | That One there!, Bumping, SyncTap |
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