Context-Aware Application Design at Saab Automobile: An Interpretational Perspective

Authors

Ola Henfridsson, Viktoria Institute and Joenkoeping International Business SchoolFollow
Carl Magnus Olsson, University of LimerickFollow

Abstract

Context-aware applications promise to be receptive to the environments in which they are used. However, it is still unclear if context-aware applications can capture the complexity of social context. To date, most context-aware applications exclude the human component in producing contextual understanding. To address this problem, this paper outlines an action research study at a car manufacturer that aimed at developing an interpretational perspective for context-aware application design. This perspective provides a useful lens with which to understand the interaction between users and context-aware applications in co-producing contextual understanding. The paper also outlines the practical insights gained throughout this action research.

Recommended Citation

Henfridsson, Ola and Olsson, Carl Magnus (2007) "Context-Aware Application Design at Saab Automobile: An Interpretational Perspective," Journal of Information Technology Theory and Application (JITTA): Vol. 9: Iss. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/jitta/vol9/iss1/4