1 RodDirect : RodDirect : Two-Dimensional Two-Dimensional Input with Stylus Input with Stylus Knob Knob Motoki Miura and Susumu Motoki Miura and Susumu Kunifuji Kunifuji Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, JAPAN Technology, JAPAN MobileHCI2006@Espoo Finland MobileHCI2006@Espoo Finland
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Motoki Miura and Susumu KunifujiMotoki Miura and Susumu KunifujiJapan Advanced Institute of Science and Japan Advanced Institute of Science and
Technology, JAPANTechnology, JAPAN
MobileHCI2006@Espoo FinlandMobileHCI2006@Espoo Finland
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OutlineOutline
MotivationMotivation RodDirectRodDirect
– ConceptConcept– ApplicationsApplications– Implementation of PrototypeImplementation of Prototype
ExperimentExperiment ConclusionConclusion
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Conventional Input Devices for Conventional Input Devices for Portable HandheldsPortable Handhelds
Consideration of Size and WeightConsideration of Size and Weight Common input devicesCommon input devices
– Buttons/Hot keysButtons/Hot keys– Touch sensitive panel with stylus penTouch sensitive panel with stylus pen– Mini KeyboardMini Keyboard– Jog DialJog Dial
Touch panel is versatile, but…Touch panel is versatile, but…– Often requires precise tapping for small GUI objectsOften requires precise tapping for small GUI objects– Stylus pen is necessary for precise tappingStylus pen is necessary for precise tapping– Drawing/Storing actions disturb smooth interactionDrawing/Storing actions disturb smooth interaction
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Augmented ApproachAugmented Approach
Exploit physical movement with natural Exploit physical movement with natural interactioninteraction– Efficient use of device portabilityEfficient use of device portability
Embed sensorsEmbed sensors– Position & Orientation [“Chameleon”, Fitzmaurice Position & Orientation [“Chameleon”, Fitzmaurice
et al. 1993]et al. 1993]– Tilting [Rekimoto 1996]Tilting [Rekimoto 1996]– Tactile(Haptic) [Harrison et al. 1998][Hinckley et al. Tactile(Haptic) [Harrison et al. 1998][Hinckley et al.
2000]2000] Data transfer in real world contextData transfer in real world context
– HyperPalette [Ayatsuka et al. 1999]HyperPalette [Ayatsuka et al. 1999]– Toss-it [Yatani et al. 2004]Toss-it [Yatani et al. 2004]
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Trend of new device development Trend of new device development
Attaching more sensors on handheldAttaching more sensors on handheld– Detect natural behavior of human with handling deDetect natural behavior of human with handling de
vicesvices– Recognize intension of userRecognize intension of user
We agree the direction of approachWe agree the direction of approach However, we should make full use of conventiHowever, we should make full use of conventi
onal hardware as much as possibleonal hardware as much as possible
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RodDirectRodDirect Novel, simple and versatile interaction Novel, simple and versatile interaction
techniquetechnique RodDirect utilize stylus pen as a knob/cylinder RodDirect utilize stylus pen as a knob/cylinder
Two types of stylus movement in Two types of stylus movement in the stylus holder are associated the stylus holder are associated with parameterswith parameters– (1) Twist (Rotation)(1) Twist (Rotation)– (2) Push/Pull (Sliding)(2) Push/Pull (Sliding)
User can control two parameters User can control two parameters intuitively and simultaneouslyintuitively and simultaneously
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MetaphorsMetaphors(Scrolling and Moving object)(Scrolling and Moving object)
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Applications using RodDirect Applications using RodDirect
Block Breaker Space Invader
Application Switching SchedulerMap Browser
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Application: Map BrowserApplication: Map Browser
2D ScrollingZooming by rotating while pressing button“Crutching” by pressing button
Implementation of PrototypeImplementation of Prototype
PC receives location of stylus as ordinary mouse PC receives location of stylus as ordinary mouse positionposition
PC-PDA connection (ActiveSync) to transmit location PC-PDA connection (ActiveSync) to transmit location to PDAto PDA
Application on PDA processes the locationApplication on PDA processes the location
USB port
TCP/IP
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User’s MeritsUser’s Merits
Natural and IntuitiveNatural and Intuitive User can operate with User can operate with normal stylusnormal stylus Physical constraint of holder decreases Physical constraint of holder decreases
difficulty of operationdifficulty of operation– non-dominant hand control is also possiblenon-dominant hand control is also possible
Friction keeps the position of stylusFriction keeps the position of stylus– User can suspend/resume tasks User can suspend/resume tasks
immediatelyimmediately
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Manufacturer’s MeritsManufacturer’s Merits
The sensor is relatively smallThe sensor is relatively small– It can be embedded in the device It can be embedded in the device – Few restriction in exterior designFew restriction in exterior design
Not expensiveNot expensive Provides new experience for usersProvides new experience for users
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Tasks and Interactions with handheldTasks and Interactions with handheld
LaunchApplication
Hot Key
1DScrolling
2DScrolling
DiscreteTap&Drag
(ex.Inputting Text)
Cursor KeysJog Dial
RodDirect
Touch Panel with Stylus
Cost ofOperations(incl. Pre/PostTasks)
Task Complexity
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ExperimentExperiment
Purpose: Investigate efficiency of RodDirectPurpose: Investigate efficiency of RodDirect Task: Scroll to center target & press buttonTask: Scroll to center target & press button Target appears on Target appears on
RodDirect can operate as fast as tap&dragRodDirect can operate as fast as tap&drag– Rod becomes faster when larger target size, Rod becomes faster when larger target size,
longer target distancelonger target distance User CommentsUser Comments
– Drag suits for precise controlDrag suits for precise control– Drag exhausted user by back/forth draggingDrag exhausted user by back/forth dragging– Participants disrupted by reflections from room Participants disrupted by reflections from room
light in Tiltlight in Tilt Tilt is not best for screen-attentive tasksTilt is not best for screen-attentive tasks
– Touch panel was worn out by frequent scratchTouch panel was worn out by frequent scratch
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ConclusionConclusion
RodDirectRodDirect– novel, simple and versatile interaction techniquenovel, simple and versatile interaction technique– Suitable for mobile appliancesSuitable for mobile appliances
Relatively small sensorRelatively small sensorLess influence on exterior design if embeddedLess influence on exterior design if embedded
– Effective for scrolling task Effective for scrolling task RodDirect can be applied not only PDA with styluRodDirect can be applied not only PDA with stylu
s but also “rod antenna” of cellular phones but also “rod antenna” of cellular phone
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Questions & commentsQuestions & comments
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