Abstract
This paper describes the development and evaluation of Undulating Covers (UnCovers), mobile interfaces that can change their surface texture to transmit information. The Pin Array UnCover incorporates sinusoidal ridges controlled by servomotors, which can change their amplitude and granularity. The Mylar UnCover is a more organic interface that exploits the buckling properties of Mylar, using muscle wires, to change the texture granularity. The results of two user studies show that very low frequency texture changes, using amplitude or granularity, can be distinguished with high levels of accuracy. Since small changes are perceptible, it is possible to incorporate such interfaces into mobile devices without drastically increasing their size or actuation requirements. Finally, ratings from participants indicate that UnCovers would be appropriate for attention-grabbing, or caring and supportive interpersonal messages.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | TEI 2017 - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction |
Publisher | ACM |
Pages | 275-282 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781450346764 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Mar 2017 |
MoE publication type | A4 Conference publication |
Event | ACM International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction - Yokohama, Japan Duration: 20 Mar 2017 → 23 Mar 2017 Conference number: 11 |
Conference
Conference | ACM International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction |
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Abbreviated title | TEI |
Country/Territory | Japan |
City | Yokohama |
Period | 20/03/2017 → 23/03/2017 |
Keywords
- Haptic feedback
- Mobile Communication
- Mylar
- Shape Changing Interfaces
- Texture.