Liveapplet

: Describe the "new normal"—a smooth, interactive environment where users feel more connected. 2. Drafting Techniques

Of course, this utopian vision carries a shadow. If Liveapplets are always listening and watching to be "contextual," they risk becoming the ultimate surveillance tool. The boundary between "helpful awareness" and "creepy observation" is razor thin. For Liveapplets to succeed, they must be built on a foundation of radical transparency. The user must see the applet’s "sensory leash"—exactly what data is being observed and for how long. Because the Liveapplet is ephemeral, its memory must be equally short. It should have amnesia by design. liveapplet

At its core, LiveApplet serves as a bridge between a network-connected camera and a user's web interface. It allows for: : Describe the "new normal"—a smooth