GroupLab Publications -
Papers in Non-Refereed Publications

Greenberg, S. (2022) Timelapse Quick Start Guide (Part 1 of the Timelapse Manual Series). Research report, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, January 1. See also its companion video.
Greenberg, S. (2022) Timelapse Reference Guide (Part 2 of the Timelapse Manual Series). Research report, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, January 1.
Greenberg, S. (2022) Timelapse Template Guide (Part 3 of the Timelapse Manual Series). Research report, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, January 1. See also its companion video.
Greenberg, S. (2022) Timelapse Image Recognition Guide (Part 4 of the Timelapse Manual Series). Research report, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, January 1. See also its companion video.
Greenberg, S. (2022) Timelapse Database Guide (Part 5 of the Timelapse Manual Series). Research report, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, January 1.
Greenberg, S. (2021) The Value of Published User Interface Videos for Intellectual Property Litigation. Research report, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary: Prism Digital Repository, January 6, 9 pages, DOI:1880/113031. Also in Sparks of Innovation: Stories from the HCIL, University of Maryland.
Greenberg, S. (2020) Automated Image Recognition for Wildlife Camera Traps: Making it Work for You. Research report, University of Calgary: Prism Digital Repository, August 21, 15 pages, http://hdl.handle.net/1880/112416.
Grossman, T., Anderson, F., Schmidt, R., Greenberg, S. and Ledo, D. (2018) Techniques for Designing Interactive Objects with Integrated Smart Devices. Research report US 2018/0196889 A1, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), July 12. United States Patent Application Publication.
Ledo, D., Houben, S., Vermeulen, J., Marquardt, N., Oehlberg, L. and Greenberg, S. (2017) Evaluation Strategies for HCI Toolkit Research. Research report 2017-1096-03, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, September.
Ledo, D., Greenberg, S., Marquardt, N. and Boring, S. (2015) Proxemic-Aware Controls: Designing Remote Controls for Ubiquitous Computing Ecologies. Research report 2015-1069-02, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, February. Paper plus video, video duration 4:56.
Takashima, K., Greenberg, S., Sharlin, E. and Kitamura, Y. (2015) A Shape-Shifting Wall Display that Supports Individual and Group Activities. Research report 2015-1072-05, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, April. Paper and Video. Video duration: ~4 minutes..
Li, J., Greenberg, S. and Sharlin, E. (2014) Enhancing Workspace Awareness on Collaborative Transparent Displays. Research report 2014-1065-16, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, October. Paper plus video, video duration 4:35.
Nittala, A.S., Yang, X.D., Sharlin, E., Bateman, S. and Greenberg, S. (2014) SonicData: Broadcasting Data via Sound for Smartphones. Research report 2014-1064-15, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, September. Paper plus video, video duration 3:28.
Seyed, T., Yang, X.D., Tang, A., Greenberg, S., Gu, J., Zhu, B. and Cao, X (2014) CipherCard: Enhancing Security on Common Touchscreen Devices using Two-factor Authentication. Research report 2014-1063-14, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, September. Paper plus video, video duration 3:52.
Aseniero, B.A., Tang, A., Carpenadale, S. and Greenberg, S. (2013) Showing Real-time Recommendations to explore the stages of Reflection and Action. Research report 2013-1040-07, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, January. Paper plus video, video duration 3:05..
Dunlap, M., Tang, A. and Greenberg, S. (2013) Applying Geocaching to Mobile Citizen Science through Science Caching. Research report 2013-1043-10, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June.
Greenberg, S. and Godin, T. (2013) A Tool Supporting the Extraction of Angling Effort Data from Remote Camera Image. Research report 2013-1050-17, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, December. In submission. This report is to time-stamp the article.
Heenan, B., Greenberg, S., Aghel Manesh, S. and Sharlin, E. (2013) Designing Social Greetings and Proxemics in Human Robot Interaction. Research report 2013-1044-11, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, July. Paper plus video figure (duration 4:57).
Greenberg, S. and Godin, T. (2012) Timelapse Image Analysis Manual. Research report 2012-1028-11, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, March 19.
Weigel, M., Tang, A., Boring, S., Marquardt, N. and Greenberg, S. (2012) From Focus to Context and Back: Combining Mobile Projectors and Stationary Displays. Research report 2012-1031-14, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, September.
Grasberger, H., Shirazian, P., Wyvill, B. and Greenberg, S. (2011) Sketch-based collaborative interactive implicit modelling at a distance. Research report 2011-1002-14, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, May. Includes video figure, duration ~1:19..
Ledo, D., Nacenta, M., Marquardt, N., Boring, S. and Greenberg, S. (2011) The HapticTouch Toolkit: Enabling Exploration of Haptic In-teractions. Research report 2011-1012-24, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, September. Includes video figure, duration ~4:00.
Neustaedter, C. and Greenberg, S. (2011) Intimacy in Long-Distance Relationships over Video Chat. Research report 2011-1014-26, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, August.
Ballendat, T., Marquardt, N. and Greenberg, S. (2010) Proxemic Interaction: The Video. Research report 2010-963-12, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June. Duration 3:11. Very slightly different version included as a video figure with the ACM ITS paper.
Greenberg, S. (2010) The ME-dia Space: Exploiting Real-World Proxemics for Tele-Commuting. Research report 2010-967-16, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, July. Duration 2:11. See related paper.
Greenberg, S., Voida, S., and Stehr, N. (2010) Artifact Buddy: The Video. Research report 2010-983-32, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, November. Duration 6:16. See also companion paper at IEEE HICSS.
Marquardt, N., Kiemer, J. and Greenberg, S. (2010) What Caused That Touch? The Video. Research report 2010-965-14, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June. Duration: 3:00. Very slightly different version included as a video figure with the ACM ITS paper.
Sun, Y. and Greenberg, S. (2010) Come Together: Places for Lightweight Meetings (The Video). Research report 2010-979-28, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, September.
Voida, A. and Greenberg, S. (2010) A Gameroom of Our Own: Exploring The Domestic Gaming Environment. Research report 2010-961-10, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June.
Diaz-Marino, R. and Greenberg, S. (2009) The Proximity Toolkit and ViconFace: The Video. Research report 2009-946-25, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, September.
Ghanam, Y., Shouman, M., Greenberg, S. and Maurer, F. (2009) Object-Specific Interfaces in Smart Homes. Research report 2009-937-16, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, August.
Marquardt, N., Jota, R., Greenberg, S. and Jorge, J. (2009) The Continuous Interaction Space: Integrating Gestures Above a Surface with Direct Touch. Research report 2009-925-04, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, April. Paper and Video Figure, Duration 2:46 (no audio).
Greenberg, S., Stehr, N. and Tee, K. (2008) Artifacts as Instant Messenger Buddies. Research report 2008-896-09, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. See different longer version in HICSS 2010 paper.
Nunes, M., Greenberg, S. and Neustaedter, C. (2008) Using Physical Memorabilia as Opportunities to Move into Collocated Digital Photo Sharing. Research report 2008-919-32, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Tang, A., Lanir, J., Greenberg, S. and Fels, S. (2008) Supporting Transitions in Work: Informing Groupware Design by Understanding Whiteboard Use. Research report TR-2008-04, Department of Computer Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC., Canada V6P 1Z4, April.
Tang, A., Lanir, J., Greenberg, S. and Fels, S. (2008) Uncovering Activity and Patterns in Video using Slit-Tear Visualizations. Research report 2008-08, Department of Computer Science, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, BC, Canada, July 31.
Tee, K., Greenberg, S. and Gutwin, C. (2008) Artifact Awareness through Screen Sharing for Distributed Groups. Research report 2008-898-11, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June. This paper expands on the similarly titled CSCW paper.
Tse, E., Greenberg, S., Shen, C., Forlines, C. and Kodama, R. (2008) Designers Environment. Research report iLab-2008-1, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Video report, duration 2:53.
Greenberg, S., Brush, A.J., Carpendale, S., Diaz-Marino, R., Elliot, K., Gutwin, C., McEwan, G., Neustaedter, C., Nunes, M., Smale,S. and Tee, K. (2007) Collected Posters from the Nectar Annual General Meeting. Research report 2007-887-39, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, December.
Guo, C., Greenberg, S., Boyd, J. and Sharlin, E. (2007) Aibo Monitor. Research report iLab-2007-1, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary.
Tang, A., Greenberg, S. and Fels, S. (2007) Exploring Video Streams using Slit-Tear Visualizations. Research report 2007-886-38, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, December. Paper and Video.
Tse, E., Hancock, M. and Greenberg, S. (2007) Speech-Filtered Bubble Ray: Improving Target Acquisition on Display Walls. Research report iLab-2007-2, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary.
Elliot, K., Neustaedter, C. and Greenberg, S. (2006) Sticky Spots and Flower Pots: Two Case Studies in Location-Based Home Technology Design. Research report 2006-830-23, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, April.
Greenberg, S. and Boyle, M. (2006) Custom Notification. Research report iLab-2006-1, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Duration 6:54.
Diaz-Marino, R., Carpendale, S. and Greenberg, S. (2005) Lyric Text. Research report iLab-2005-1, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Video and 2-page paper, duration 3:42.
Elliot, K. and Carpendale, S. (2005) Awareness and Coordination: A Calendar for Families. Research report 2005-791-22, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, May.
Tse, E. (2005) Employing Usability, Efficiency and Evolvability in the CEXI Toolkit. Research report 2005-783-14, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, April.
Tse, E. (2005) Using Aspects to Convert Single User Applications into Multiple User Applications. Research report 2005-785-16, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, April.
Tse, E. and Greenberg, S. (2005) Supporting Lightweight Customization for Meeting Environments. Research report 2005-784-15, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, April. Paper and video, video report, duration 4:34.
McEwan, G. (2004) Community Bar: Awareness, Interaction and Everything Between. In Western Canadian Computer Graphics Symposium (SkiGraph'04), March 28-31.
Rounding, M. and Greenberg, S. (2004) The Notification Collage. Research report iLab-2004-1, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Video report, duration 1:44.
Boyle, M. (2003) Collabrary Shared Dictionary v1.0.17: Programming Paradigm and Wire Protocol. Research report 2003-731-34, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, January.
Boyle, M. and Greenberg, S. (2003) Grouplab Collabrary Toolkit: Rapid Prototyping Toolkit for Multimedia Groupware. Research report iLab-2003-3, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Video report, duration 1:18.
Greenberg, S. and Carpendale, S. (2003) Multiple Lenses in Single Display Groupware. Research report iLab-2003-6, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary, May. Video report, duration 0:48.
McEwan, G. and Greenberg, S. (2003) SideNC. Research report iLab-2003-4, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Video report, duration 0:41.
Tang, A., Kratt, D., Carpendale, S. and Dunning, A. (2003) Sensing and Visualising Physiological Arousal. Research report iLab-2003-2, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Video report, duration 1:28.
Tang, C., McEwan, G. and Greenberg, S. (2003) VisStreams: Visualizing Temporal Multimedia Conversations. Research report iLab-2003-1, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Presented publicly in Tang's Graphics Interface presentation.
Simon, H. and Tse, E. (2003) The Shape of Conversation: An Interactive Installation. Research report iLab-2003-5, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Video report, duration 2:49.
Greenberg, S. (2002) Real Time Distributed Collaboration. Research report Grouplab, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
McPhail, S. (2002) Buddy Bugs: A Physical User Interface for Windows Instant Messenger. In Proceedings of Western Computer Graphics Symposium - Skigraph'02, March. Note that iLab-2002-1 video was aslo shown during the conference talk.
McPhail, S. (2002) BuddyBugs: An MSN Messenger Interface. Research report iLab-2002-1, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Video report, duration 2:44. Presented publicly in McPhail's Western Computer Graphics Symposium 2002 presentation.
Boyle, M. (2001) The Effects of Capture Conditions on the CAMSHIFT Face Tracker. Research report 2001-691-14, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, December.
Boyle, M. (2001) Ubiquitous Awareness Spaces. Research report 2001-682-05, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, February.
Boyle, M. and Greenberg, S. (2001) A Privacy-Preserving Reactive Media Space. Research report iLab-2001-3, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Video report, duration 1:40.
Kaasten, S. and Greenberg, S. (2001) Integrating History, Bookmarks and Back. Research report iLab-2001-2, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary, June. Video report, duration 4:41.
Rounding, M. and Greenberg, S. (2001) Notification Collage. Research report iLab-2001-01, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Presented publicly in Greenberg and Rounding's ACM CHI 2001 presentation.
Boyle, M. and Greenberg, S. (2000) Balancing Awareness and Privacy in a Video Media Space Using Distortion Filtration. In Proceedings of the Western Computer Graphics Symposium 2000. (Panorama Mountain Village, BC, Canada),, March 26-29. Also collected in Report 2000-652-04, March.
Greenberg, S., Ho, G. and Kaasten, S. (2000) Contrasting Stack-Based and Recency-Based Back Buttons on Web Browsers. Research report 2000-666-18, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, August. This version was updated in January 2002, original report is also available.
Kaasten, S. and Greenberg, S. (2000) Designing an Integrated Bookmark / History System for Web Browsing. In Proceedings of the Western Computer Graphics Symposium 2000. (Panorama Mountain Village, BC, Canada),, March 26-29. Also collected in: GroupLab at Skigraph, Report 2000-652-04, March.
Rounding, M., Greenberg, S. and Carpendale, S. (2000) Awareness Projected: Moving Awareness to a Public Space. In Proceedings of the Western Computer Graphics Symposium 2000. (Panorama Mountain Village, BC, Canada),, March 26-29. Also collected in: GroupLab at Skigraph, Report 2000-652-04, March.
Tam, J., Greenberg, S. and Maurer, F. (2000) Change Management. In Proceedings of the Western Computer Graphics Symposium 2000. (Panorama Mountain Village, BC, Canada),, March 26-29. Also collected in Report 2000-652-04, March.
Tam, J., McCaffrey, L., Maurer, F. and Greenberg, S. (2000) Change Awareness in Software Engineering Using Two Dimensional Graphical Design and Development Tools. Research report 2000-670-22, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, October.
Zanella, A. and Greenberg, S. (2000) A Single Display Groupware Widget Set. In Proceedings of the Western Computer Graphics Symposium 2000. (Panorama Mountain Village, BC, Canada),, March 26-29. Also collected in Report 2000-652-04, March.
Cockburn, A. and Greenberg, S. (1999) Beyond the 'Back' Button: Issues of Page Representation and Organisation in Graphical Web Navigation Tools. Research report 1999-640-03, Dept of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Cockburn, A. and Greenberg, S. (1999) Beyond the Back Button. Research report iLab-1997-2, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Video report, duration 6:35.
Kuzuoka, H. and Greenberg, S. (1998) Mediating Awareness and Communication through Digital but Physical Surrogates. Research report 98-631-22, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. See also companion 7 minute video of the same title, published at CHI 1999.
McCaffrey, L. (1998) Representing Change in Persistent Groupware Environments. Research report GroupLab, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, January.
Gutwin, C. and Greenberg, S. (1997) Interactive Fisheye Views for Groupware. Research report Grouplab, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Gutwin, C. and Greenberg, S. (1997) Active Radar Overview. Research report iLab-1997-2, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Video report, duration 2:30.
Gutwin, C. and Greenberg, S. (1997) Groupware Fisheye. Research report iLab-1997-3, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Video report, duration 2:16.
Wyvill, B. and Greenberg, S. (1997) Things That Go Beep (Humour). Research report iLab-1997-1, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Video report, duration 1:12.
Gutwin, C. and Greenberg, S. (1995) Workspace Awareness in Real-Time Distributed Groupware. Research report 95-575-27, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Roseman, M. and Greenberg, S. (1994) Registration for Real-Time Groupware. Research report 94-533-02, Dept of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, February.
Roseman, M. and Greenberg, S. (1993) User-Centered Design of Interface Toolkits. Research report 93/501/06, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, January.
Roseman, M., Yitbarek, S. and Greenberg, S. (1993) GroupKit Tutorial. Research report, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, May. Updated periodically; other versions posted over time available on request.
Roseman, M., Yitbarek, S. and Greenberg, S. (1993) The GroupKit Reference Manual. Research report, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, April. Updated periodically; other versions posted over time available on request..
Greenberg, S. (1990) Feasibility study of a national high speed communications network for research and development: Future applications. Research report, Learning and Collaborating Group, Advanced Computing and Engineering Department, Alberta Research Council, Alberta, Canada, January.
Greenberg, S. (1990) Casual Interaction in a Hallway. Research report iLab-1990-1, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. Video report, duration: 2:37.
Greenberg, S. (1988) Using Unix: Collected traces of 168 users. Research report 1988-333-45, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, December.
Greenberg, S. (1985) The toolbox manual: A high level approach to the Jade window manager. Research report, Research Report of the Software Research and Development Group, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
Greenberg, S. and Wyvill, B. (1983) A tutorial guide to GROPER. Research report 1983-131-20, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada, October.