Investigation I: Objects of Memory

As part of investigation I you’re asked to prototype a new tangible device

Develop a hybrid object (tangible, connected object) for memory; this critical prototype should embody, externalize or augment your memory through digital and computational processes.

In this section you’ll find the following resources

• A list of tools and technologies for self-tracking that you might use to gather data in your projects.

• An overview of working with components like:

  1. RFID;

• Three step-by-step case studies offer non visual approaches to potentially cueing or encoding memory:

  1. In this example, we’ll use RFID to detect when a ‘tagged’ object has been placed on our Smart Object. Our micro controller will then relay the device ID to Processing and display an image

  2. Working with the DFPlayer Mini to play MP3s to create sound-based reminsence; and

  3. Combining simple actuators like a heating element, fan, etc to create an internet connected scent dispenser.

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Table of contents

• Tools for Self Tracking
• Working with RFID
• Worked Example - Memory Box
• Case Study I - RFID Objects
• Case Study II - Sound Reminiscence
• Case Study III - Scent Memories