Research & Publications
Peer-reviewed research spanning HCI, CSCW, developer experience, and human factors.
Source: Google Scholar
Publications
LinkWave: A Visual Adjacency List for Dynamic Weighted Networks
IHM 2014 · French-language paper; collaboration with UW neuroscientists on fMRI dynamic network visualization
The Role of Conceptual Knowledge in API Usability
IEEE VL/HCC 2011
End-User Mashup Programming: Through the Design Lens
CHI 2010 · Best Paper Nominee
PeerCare: Supporting Awareness of Rhythms and Routines for Better Aging in Place
Computer Supported Cooperative Work, vol. 19
Mélange: Space Folding for Visual Exploration
IEEE TVCG, vol. 16
Aging and Value in Communication
CHI 2009 Workshop, position paper
2009
Designing Communication Appliances to Support Aging in Place
PhD Thesis, Université Paris-Sud (INRIA)
PeerCare: Challenging the Monitoring Approach to Care for the Elderly
British HCI 2005, workshop
An Observational Analysis of Collaborative Actions in the Design Industry
University of Queensland Technical Report
Patents
2 distinct inventions, each with continuation filings. All assigned to Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC.
Computing device canvas invocation and dismissal
ClickNote: a OneNote-powered experience allowing users to invoke a digital writing surface at any time — including when the device is locked — via a dedicated button on the pen tail. Coordinated across the Windows, Surface, and OneNote teams.
Sarah G. Williams, Catherine N. Boulanger, Yann Riche, Hua Wang, John G. A. Weiss, Anthony C. Reed, Ralf Groene, Steven N. Bathiche, Vincent L. Ball
- US 9,372,571 — granted June 21, 2016
- US 10,168,894 — granted January 1, 2019 (continuation)
- US 10,579,253 — granted March 3, 2020 (continuation)
Binding of an apparatus to a computing device
A protocol for binding a pen accessory to a computing device by passing information through the pen tip to the pen digitizer, rather than over Bluetooth — enabling transmission of richer pen data (orientation, grip) to improve digital inking precision.
Steven N. Bathiche, Christopher A. Whitman, Yann Riche, Sarah G. Williams
- US 9,232,409 — granted January 5, 2016
- US 9,338,666 — granted May 10, 2016 (continuation)