How it Works
Hunaja is an RFID access control system that enables users to remotely check who is logged in at a physical location by using the Web or a mobile phone.
Introduction
"Imagine you're out in the city at lunchtime, and realize you're nearby Aula. Should you bother making your way there just to see if any of your friends are in, or head for the nearest coffee shop and have lunch by yourself? Hunaja saves you from this dilemma by letting you check who's there with your phone."
The User Study
We conducted a user study to collect all the learnings we could from Hunaja. The focus group consisted of 9 people between the ages of 20-35, whose usage patterns were followed for two weeks in July, 2002. The findings suggest that there is a potential future in applications that enable users to share access log information related to shared spaces, like offices and cafes. However, designers should take measure to build simple opt-in and opt-out mechanisms to ensure the users' privacy.
Maarit's Hunaja diary
How does Hunaja work in the real world? To get a feel for the role that Hunaja can play in your life, read Maarit's Hunaja diary.
