Charting the attack surface of trigger-action IoT platforms
Internet of Things (IoT) deployments are becoming increasingly automated and vastly more
complex. Facilitated by programming abstractions such as trigger-action rules, end-users …
complex. Facilitated by programming abstractions such as trigger-action rules, end-users …
An empirical characterization of IFTTT: ecosystem, usage, and performance
IFTTT is a popular trigger-action programming platform whose applets can automate more
than 400 services of IoT devices and web applications. We conduct an empirical study of …
than 400 services of IoT devices and web applications. We conduct an empirical study of …
Some recipes can do more than spoil your appetite: Analyzing the security and privacy risks of IFTTT recipes
The use of end-user programming, such as if-this-then-that (IFTTT), is becoming increasingly
common. Services like IFTTT allow users to easily create new functionality by connecting …
common. Services like IFTTT allow users to easily create new functionality by connecting …
CAPturAR: An augmented reality tool for authoring human-involved context-aware applications
Recognition of human behavior plays an important role in context-aware applications.
However, it is still a challenge for end-users to build personalized applications that …
However, it is still a challenge for end-users to build personalized applications that …
Smartphone-based augmented reality for end-user creation of home automations
In the last few years, several end-user tools have been designed to help people who are not
professional developers in programming their smart environments. However, such tools are …
professional developers in programming their smart environments. However, such tools are …
How users interpret bugs in trigger-action programming
W Brackenbury, A Deora, J Ritchey, J Vallee… - Proceedings of the …, 2019 - dl.acm.org
Trigger-action programming (TAP) is a programming model enabling users to connect
services and devices by writing if-then rules. As such systems are deployed in increasingly …
services and devices by writing if-then rules. As such systems are deployed in increasingly …
Exploring end user programming needs in home automation
Home automation faces the challenge of providing ubiquitous, unobtrusive services while
empowering users with approachable configuration interfaces. These interfaces need to …
empowering users with approachable configuration interfaces. These interfaces need to …
A tailored smart home for dementia care
M Amiribesheli, H Bouchachia - Journal of Ambient Intelligence and …, 2018 - Springer
Dementia refers to a group of chronic conditions that cause the permanent and gradual
cognitive decline. Therefore, a Person with Dementia (PwD) requires constant care from …
cognitive decline. Therefore, a Person with Dementia (PwD) requires constant care from …
Programmable smart home toolkits should better address households' social needs
End-user-programmable smart-home toolkits have engendered excitement in recent years.
However, modern homes already cater quite well to users' needs, and genuinely new needs …
However, modern homes already cater quite well to users' needs, and genuinely new needs …
End-user development for personalizing applications, things, and robots
The pervasiveness of ICT technologies has led to a growing need to empower people to
obtain applications that meet their specific requirements. End-User Development (EUD) is a …
obtain applications that meet their specific requirements. End-User Development (EUD) is a …