SPLICE Publication: Optimistic Access Control for the Smart Home

A household with smart devices may consist of a complex intermingling of device owners and non-owners, residents and visitors, adults and children, and many other categories of users. Although a common assumption is that each individual has their own un-shared account, it is common for multiple users to share the same account and password for… Read More SPLICE Publication: Optimistic Access Control for the Smart Home

New SPLICE Publication on Contextual Integrity

System architects and developers may wonder whether adding a new feature or using data in a novel way would create privacy problems. User experience designers and researchers may want to know which privacy choices require user attention and how to understand users’ attitudes. Policy writers and implementers may want to figure out the best ways… Read More New SPLICE Publication on Contextual Integrity

New SPLICE Publication: Connected Smart Home over Matter Protocol

With the increasing use and popularity of smart-home devices, there is an increasing need for a robust ecosystem to support the interoperability of devices from different manufacturers. The current ecosystem is fragmented, presenting difficulties for inter-device communications from different vendors. Matter, a unifying standard for smart home devices, released the first version of its specification… Read More New SPLICE Publication: Connected Smart Home over Matter Protocol

SPLICE Publication: The effect of polarization on nonlinear junction detection

Imagine you just moved to a new home or are renting a place for a weekend trip. A visual inventory can help you figure out where the refrigerator, TV, and even some security cameras are, but what if there are additional, hidden, electronic devices that were left behind by others? This paper focuses on detecting… Read More SPLICE Publication: The effect of polarization on nonlinear junction detection

SPLICE Publication on Privacy concerns of older adults using voice-assistant systems

Voice assistant systems (VAS) are software platforms such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant that complete various tasks using voice commands. VAS present opportunities for older adults to improve home safety, participate in remote monitoring, and optimize medication adherence. A recent study found that VAS ownership and use in older adults (>60 years) was similar to… Read More SPLICE Publication on Privacy concerns of older adults using voice-assistant systems

Reflecting on Two Years of SPLICE Achievements

This past month, team members from all seven SPLICE institutions traveled to Hanover, New Hampshire, to meet in-person for the first time since the start of the project in October of 2020. Our annual meeting lasted two and a half days, with the first day including team professional development events, research-based meetings, and a poster… Read More Reflecting on Two Years of SPLICE Achievements

Kevin Kornegay named to NIST advisory board

We are pleased to share the news that the U.S. Department of Commerce has appointed SPLICE Professor Kevin Kornegay to the new Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB), to advise the Internet of Things Federal Working Group. “The board will advise the federal working group on matters including the identification of any federal regulations, programs… Read More Kevin Kornegay named to NIST advisory board