Abstract
In this paper, we provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in a contemporary iTV research area: social and networked TV. In our approach, instead of considering research sub-topics that build upon particular disciplinary threads (e.g., usability, personalization, multimedia annotations), we take a multidisciplinary approach that builds upon findings in media studies, human-computer interaction and multimedia systems. Moreover, we downplay the importance of chatting over a distance in favor of non-verbal communication modalities. In contrast, we focus on Social TV practices and highlight the role of each viewer as a node that adds value to the TV network. Finally, we provide directions for further research in neglected topics, such as supporting collocated viewing, and sharing the TV experience in a seamless way.
Recommended Citation
Chorianopoulos, Konstantinos and Cesar, Pablo, "Taking Social TV Beyond Chatting: How The TV Viewer Adds Value To The Network" (2009). MCIS 2009 Proceedings. 39.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/mcis2009/39