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    Area of Science:

    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Haptics
    • Cognitive Science

    Background:

    • Modern interfaces contribute to attentional overload.
    • Ambient interfaces aim to provide information unobtrusively.
    • The sense of touch is suitable for low-cognitive-load information delivery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Introduce ambient information display.
    • Explore the role of haptic channels in ambient interfaces.
    • Discuss design principles and challenges for haptic ambient interfaces.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of contemporary interface technology and attentional problems.
    • Overview of ambient interface concepts, purpose, and features.
    • Morphology of haptic ambient design space based on functionality and social configurations.

    Main Results:

    • Haptic displays can effectively convey information with minimal cognitive burden.
    • The touch sense is well-suited for background information processing.
    • Identified design space for haptic ambient interfaces.

    Conclusions:

    • Haptic ambient interfaces offer a promising direction for mitigating attentional overload.
    • Further development is needed, guided by specific design principles and addressing challenges.
    • Haptics can play a special role in the future of ambient computing.