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@InProceedings{Sousa2008a,
      AUTHOR = {Sousa, Jo\~{a}o and Poladian, Vahe and Garlan, David and Schmerl, Bradley and Steenkiste, Peter},
      TITLE = {Steps toward Activity-Oriented Computing},
      YEAR = {2008},
      MONTH = {14 April},
      BOOKTITLE = {Proceedings of the 2008 NSF Next Generation Software Program Workshop},
      ADDRESS = {Miami, FL},
      PDF = {http://acme.able.cs.cmu.edu/pubs/uploads/pdf/IPDPS-web.pdf},
      ABSTRACT = {Most pervasive computing technologies focus on helping users with computer-oriented tasks. In this NSF-funded project, we instead focus on using computers to support user-centered “activities” that normally do not involve the use of computers. Examples may include everyday tasks around such as answering the doorbell or doing laundry. A focus on activity-based computing brings to the foreground a number of unique challenges. These include activity definition and representation, system design, interfaces for managing activities, and ensuring robust operation. Our project focuses on the first two challenges.},
      KEYWORDS = {Aura, Ubiquitous Computing}
}