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Designing a Foot Input System for Productive Work at a Standing Desk
(University of Waterloo, 2015-03-13)In this thesis we present Tap-Kick-Click, a foot interaction system for controlling common desktop applications. This system enables computer workers to take healthy and productive breaks from using a keyboard and mouse ... -
Designing a living barrier fortifying the coast against extreme climate events to reharmonize the identity of people, land, and water on the Island of Efate, Vanuatu
(University of Waterloo, 2023-03-24)On the Pacific island of Vanuatu, the connection the islanders have nurtured with the land and water is both evident and fundamental to their conception of life and legacy -the spirits of their ancestors are thought to ... -
Designing a Privacy-Aware Location Proof Architecture
(University of Waterloo, 2010-04-15)Although location-based applications have existed for several years, verifying the correctness of a user's claimed location is a challenge that has only recently gained attention in the research community. Existing ... -
Designing a Real-Time Grid Simulator for use in Market and A.G.C. Studies
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-03)Market based generation dispatch is becoming the industry norm in advanced electrical jurisdictions. Due to the continuous evolution of markets and their potential impacts on system operation, studies are performed from ... -
Designing a System for Measuring and Optimizing the Photothermal Conversion Efficiencies of Two Dimensional Nanomaterials for Cancer Therapy
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-21)Cancer is a devastating disease with no definitive cure currently. Current treatments are invasive and can cause inreprepable damage to the human body. Alternative cancer treatment methods involving nanomaterials have ... -
Designing a Unity Plugin to Predict Expected Affect in Games Using Biophilia
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-28)Video games can generate different emotional states and affective reactions, but it can sometimes be difficult for a game’s visual designer to predict the emotional response a player might experience when designing a game ... -
Designing an Adaptive Video Game for Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Learning Proportional Reasoning through Play
(University of Waterloo, 2018-11-30)Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. Many children with ADHD suffer from poor reasoning and decision-making ... -
Designing an Architecture of Labour Affirmation, Harm Reduction and Community Development for Vancouver's Sex Worker Population
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-26)Within the current political, social, and legal landscape of Canada, sex workers face a considerable number of barriers to labour recognition that would afford them labour rights, dignity, and safety. The refusal to accept ... -
Designing an Incentive-compatible Reward Scheme for Algorand
(University of Waterloo, 2022-06-21)Founded in 2017, Algorand is the first carbon-negative blockchain protocol inspired by proof of stake. Algorand uses a Byzantine agreement protocol to add new blocks to the blockchain. The protocol can tolerate malicious ... -
Designing and Delivering Interactive, Simulator-based Aviation Research Studies on the Web
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-01)Traditionally, interactive, simulator-based aviation research studies have been conducted in physical labs. However, the internet has allowed researchers to deliver experiments via web platforms, thus gaining the ability ... -
Designing and testing of pilot control interfaces for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-27)The advancements in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft have rapidly increased in the past few years, and there are working prototypes with human pilots already tested. With the current state of progress, provided ... -
Designing Better Allocation Policies for Influenza Vaccine
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-10)Influenza has been one of the most infectious diseases for roughly 2400 years. The most effective way to prevent influenza outbreaks and eliminate their seasonal effects is vaccination. The distribution of influenza vaccine ... -
Designing Discoverable Digital Tabletop Menus for Public Settings
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-20)Ease of use with digital tabletops in public settings is contingent on how well the system invites and guides interaction. The same can be said for the interface design and individual graphical user interface elements of ... -
Designing Efficient Algorithms for Combinatorial Repairable Threshold Schemes
(University of Waterloo, 2018-10-23)Repairable secret sharing schemes are secret sharing schemes where, without the original dealer who distributed the shares, the participants can combine information from their shares to perform a computation that ... -
Designing for Social Engagement in Online Social Networks Using Communities of Practice Theory and Cognitive Work Analysis: A Case Study
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-20)New social networking and social web tools are becoming available and are easing the process of customizing online social environments. With these developments in technology, core design efforts are being extended beyond ... -
Designing Gunslinger: An Intermodal Large Display Interaction
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-19)In this thesis, we introduce Gunslinger, a mid-air barehand interaction technique using hand postures to trigger command modes and small finger and hand movements for events and parameter control. Unlike past work, Gunslinger ... -
Designing Intelligent Energy Management and Cost-effective Data Acquisition for Vehicular Solar Idle Reduction Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-23)In this study, an innovative energy management system (EMS) employing the promising reinforcement learning (RL) method is proposed. The EMS intelligently administrates the power flow between the main battery which is fed ... -
Designing Intelligent Systems to Support Workspace Collaboration
(University of Waterloo, 2023-02-06)Complex problems and interprofessional work require more resources to be involved, which has been possible through collaboration. Collaborative work is evolving from physical collaboration to more virtual forms through ... -
Designing Nano-Structural Composites as Advanced Anode Materials for Highly Efficient and Stable Lithium-ion Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-29)With the continued increase in energy demand for portable electronics, grid storage, and electric vehicles, more attention is being placed on the development of advanced energy conversion and storage systems such as metal ... -
Designing Persuasive Technology to Reduce Peak Electricity Demand in Ontario Homes
(University of Waterloo, 2014-10-20)When it comes to environmental sustainability, the time that electricity is consumed matters. For example, using an air conditioner on a hot summer afternoon as the power grid is strained necessitates the use of more ...