Using the memory technique of Loci, developed in Greco-roman cultures, I will create an avatar who will use this method to help users recall memories.
Locitar is the name of my avatar. It will be a tool for users to interact with in a virtual reality setting. The user can use a mobile device to log their daily tasks into. For example, "breakfast-toast, coffee; store- shoes; work- binder, printer; travel home- umbrella, jacket". The nouns used in the log (shoes, printer etc.) will be presented inside the familiar space of the user, so their bedroom, or den and Locitar will be available to answer questions as the user travels through their day. Images of the nouns will be shown in the room the user chooses and when they ask Locitar what they have to do at the store, an image of a pair of shoes will show up. The user will also be able to look forward in the database to see what else they have to do, and Locitar will show them other symbols reminding them of their tasks to do later in the day.
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I hope you will create an image or SL version of Locitar. I love the idea of someone in each room of the house, finding things and reminding you of your day. Or would Locitar's appearance and location change as they day goes on (kind of like the shadow length project I showed you -- as the day gets longer, so do shadows, and with the changing time and light, our priorities and tasks likewise change. Time of day thus transforms Locitar.
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