The-I-Book: a freely interpretive notebook for biologists

Abstract

Within the framework of cooperation with biologists, we have realized the I-Book, a tool to collect relevant data for the development of an augmented laboratory notebook. We took as a starting point the technology probes, while insisting on how to support a reflective and creative use of this tool. for that, we introduce the concept of interpretation, a simple method of tailorability which leads the user to reflect on his work and his book, during his work. Our prototype was made by using a new technology, the Anoto pen, which makes it possible to replace a graphic tablet advantageously.