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The uses of social television

Content Provider	ACM Digital Library
Author	Wheatley, David Massey, Noel Romano, Guy Metcalf, Crysta Harboe, Gunnar
Abstract	We present the results of two studies on social television concepts. In one study, a social TV prototype was tested in the field, allowing groups of users watching television at home to talk to each other over an audio link. Specific patterns of use are described, showing that users did perceive the system as valuable. In another study, focus groups were presented with several social TV concepts, and their responses were collected. These participants saw only moderate to marginal value in the concept. We discuss the discrepancy with reference to the limitations of each method. Based on our analysis, we conclude that our social television experience provides user value under certain favorable conditions. Participants deal with potential conflicts between conversation and television audio without the need for additional technical support, and there is no indication that a video link would improve the experience. However, designing for the social dynamics at the beginnings, ends, and outside of conversations remains an open challenge.
Starting Page	1
Ending Page	15
Page Count	15
File Format	PDF
ISSN	15443574
DOI	10.1145/1350843.1350851
Journal	Computers in Entertainment (CIE) (CIE)
Volume Number	6
Issue Number	1
Language	English
Publisher	Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Publisher Date	2008-03-01
Publisher Place	New York
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Interactive television Voice chat Field test Social television Itv Focus group
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Computer Science Applications

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