Smart TV-Smartphone Multiscreen Interactive Middleware for Public Displays

Area of Science:

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Ubiquitous Computing
• Interactive Systems

Background:

• Public displays require advanced interactive and multiscreen capabilities for pervasive environments.
• Current mobile device interactions (Bluetooth, NFC) are limited for public displays.
• Smart TVs offer connectivity but existing solutions are underdeveloped for public use.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a novel multiscreen interactive middleware for public displays.
• To address the limitations of current Smart TV approaches for public environments.
• To enhance user experience through improved interaction and connectivity.

Main Methods:

• Development of middleware based on a loosely coupled interaction model.
• Adherence to principles of simplicity, stability, concurrency, and low latency.
• Utilization of open standards and technologies for broad compatibility.

Main Results:

• A validation prototype was developed and tested.
• The middleware demonstrated effective multiscreen interaction capabilities.
• The system was validated in an advertising public display scenario.

Conclusions:

• The proposed middleware enhances public display interactivity and multiscreen functionality.
• Smart TV technology, when properly adapted, is a viable platform for advanced public displays.
• The developed system offers a robust and scalable solution for future interactive public environments.