Publications

2024

Jones, B., Xu, Y., Li, Q., and Scherer, S. Designing a Proactive Context-Aware AI Chatbot for People's Long-Term Goals. To appear in Extended Abstracts of the 2024 ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2024), ACM.

2023

Lu, F., Xu, Y., Xu, X., Jones, B., and Malamed, L.M. Exploring the Impact of User and System Factors on Human-AI Interactions in Head-Worn Displays. In Proceedings of the 22nd IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality (ISMAR 2023), IEEE.
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Hyrkas, J., Wilson, A.D., Tang, J., Gamper, H., Sodoma, H., Tankelevitch, L., Inkpen, K., Chappidi, S., and Jones, B. Spatialized Audio and Hybrid Video Conferencing: Where Should Voices be Positioned for People in the Room and Remote Headset Users? In Proceedings of the 2023 ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2023), ACM.
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Jones, B., Xu, Y., Hood, M.A., Kader, M.S., and Eghbalzadeh, H. Using Generative AI to Produce Situated Action Recommendations in Augmented Reality for High-Level Goals. In GenAICHI 2023: Workshop on Generative AI and HCI at CHI 2023.
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2022

Jones, B., Tang, A., and Neustaedter, C. RescueCASTR: Exploring Photos and Live Streaming to Support Contextual Awareness in the Wilderness Search and Rescue Command Post. In Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 6 (CSCW1), ACM.
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Dash, P., Neustaedter, C., Jones, B., and Yip, C. The Design and Evaluation of Emergency Call Taking User Interfaces for Next Generation 9-1-1. In Frontiers in Human Dynamics, Digital Impacts.
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2021

Zhang, Y., Jones, B., Rintel, S., and Neustaedter, C. XRmas: Extended Reality Multi-Agency Spaces for a Magical Remote Christmas. In CSCW '21: Companion Publication of the 2021 Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing, ACM.
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Jones, B. Designing Remote Collaboration Technologies for Wilderness Search and Rescue. PhD Dissertation, University of Calgary.
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Zhang, Y., Jones, B., and Rintel, S. XRmas: Virtual Augmented Experience for Remote Family Meetings during Christmas. (Video abstract for workshop). In Social VR: A New Medium for Remote Communication and Collaboration (Workshop at CHI 2021).
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Jones, B., Zhang, Y., Wong, P.N.Y., and Rintel, S. Belonging There: VROOM-ing into the Uncanny Valley of XR Telepresence. In Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 5 (CSCW1), ACM.
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2020

Jones, B., Tang, A., Neustaedter, C., Antle, A.N., and McLaren, E.S. Designing Technology for Shared Communication and Awareness in Wilderness Search and Rescue. In HCI Outdoors: Theory, Design, Methods and Applications, Springer.
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Neustaedter, C., Heshmat, Y., Jones, B., Forghani, A., and Xiong, X. Shared Family Experiences over Distance in the Outdoors. In HCI Outdoors: Theory, Design, Methods and Applications, Springer.
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Jones, B., Maiero, J., Mogharrab, A., Aguilar, I.A., Adhikari, A., Riecke, B.E., Kruijff, E., Neustaedter, C., and Lindeman, R.W. FeetBack: Augmenting Robotic Telepresence with Haptic Feedback on the Feet. In Proceedings of the 2020 ACM International Conference on Multimodal Interaction (ICMI 2020), ACM.
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Jones, B., Zhang, Y., Wong, P.N.Y., Rintel, S., and Heshmat, Y. VR-Enabled Telepresence as a Bridge for People, Environments, and Experiences. In Social VR: A New Medium for Remote Communication and Collaboration (Workshop at CHI 2020).
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Zhang, Y. and Jones, B. Virtual Reality for Telecommuting. In Social VR: A New Medium for Remote Communication and Collaboration (Workshop at CHI 2020).
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Heshmat, Y., Jones, B., and Neustaedter, C. 360° View for Sharing Geocaching Experience with a Telepresence Robot. In Social VR: A New Medium for Remote Communication and Collaboration (Workshop at CHI 2020).
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Jones, B., Zhang, Y., Wong, P.N.Y., and Rintel, S. VROOM: Virtual Robot Overlay for Online Meetings. In Extended Abstracts of the 2020 ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2020), ACM.
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Jones, B., Tang, A., and Neustaedter, C. Remote Communication in Wilderness Search and Rescue: Implications for the Design of Emergency Distributed-Collaboration Tools for Network-Sparse Environments. In Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 4 (GROUP), ACM.
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2019

Jones, B., Tang, A., and Neustaedter, C. Drones for Remote Collaboration in Wilderness Search and Rescue. In iHDI: International workshop on Human-Drone Interaction (CHI 2019 Workshop).
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2018

Yang, L., Jones, B., Neustaedter, C., and Singhal, S. Shopping Over Distance through a Telepresence Robot. In Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 2 (CSCW), ACM.
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Jones, B., Tang, A., Neustaedter, C., Antle, A.N., and McLaren, E.S. Designing a Tangible Interface for Manager Awareness in Wilderness Search and Rescue. In Companion of the 2018 ACM Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing (CSCW 2018), ACM.
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Jones, B. Designing for Distributed Collaboration in Wilderness Search and Rescue. In Companion of the 2018 ACM Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing (CSCW 2018; Doctoral Colloquium), ACM.
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Jones, B., Tang, A., and Neustaedter, C. Designing Outdoor Remote-Communication Tools for Serious Collaborative Activities. In HCI Outdoors: A CHI 2018 Workshop on Understanding Human-Computer Interaction in the Outdoors.
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Heshmat, Y., Jones, B., Xiong, X., Neustaedter, C., Tang, A., Riecke, B.E., and Yang, L. Geocaching with a Beam: Shared Outdoor Activities through a Telepresence Robot with 360 Degree Viewing. In Proceedings of the 2018 ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2018), ACM.
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Neustaedter, C., Jones, B., O'Hara, K., and Sellen, A. The Benefits and Challenges of Video Calling for Emergency Situations. In Proceedings of the 2018 ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2018), ACM. - Honourable Mention Award (top 5% of all submissions)
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2017

Neustaedter, C., Jones, B., O'Hara, K., and Sellen, A. An Analysis of Next Generation 9-1-1: Video Calling for Emergency Situations. Connections Lab Technical Report 2017-0605-01, Simon Fraser University.
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Hankinson, S.P., Jones, B., and Collie, K. Adapting Art Therapy for Online Groups. In Combining the Creative Therapies with Technology: Using Social Media and Online Counseling to Treat Clients, Charles C. Thomas Publisher Ltd.
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2016

Jones, B. Elevating Communication, Collaboration, and Shared Experiences between Peers in Mobile Video Communication using Drones. MSc Thesis, University of Calgary.
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Jones, B., Dillman, K., Tang, R., Tang, A., Sharlin, E., Oehlberg, L., Neustaedter, C., and Bateman, S. Elevating Communication, Collaboration, and Shared Experiences in Mobile Video through Drones. In Proceedings of the 2016 ACM Conference on Designing Interactive Systems (DIS 2016), ACM.
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2015

Jones, B. and Tang, A. Improving Collaboration and Shared Experiences in Out-and-About Mobile Video Conferencing. In Everyday Telepresence: Emerging Practices and Future Research Directions (Workshop at CHI 2015).
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Jones, B., Witcraft, A., Bateman, S., Neustaedter, C., and Tang, A. Mechanics of Camera Work in Mobile Video Collaboration. In Proceedings of the 2015 ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2015), ACM.
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2014

Jones, B., Dillman, K., Manesh, S.A., Sharlin, E., and Tang, A. Designing an Immersive and Entertaining Pervasive Gameplay Experience with Spheros as Game and Interface Elements. In Proceedings of the 2014 ACM SIGCHI Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play (CHI PLAY 2014), ACM.
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Jones, B., Hankinson, S.P., Collie, K., and Tang, A. Supporting Non-Verbal Visual Communication in Online Group Art Therapy. In Extended Abstracts of the 2014 ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2014), ACM.
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Jones, B. Improving Collaboration in Online Group Art Therapy. BSc Honours Thesis, University of Calgary.
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