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Compact Ultrasound Device for Noncontact Interaction

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Advances in Computer Entertainment (ACE 2012)

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This paper introduces a compact device for noncontact interaction. It can push objects from a distance by utilizing focused ultrasound. The maximum output force at the focal point is 16 mN. The position of the focal point can be moved quickly and precisely. The device is small (19×19×5 cm3), light (0.6 kg), and compact so that one can pick it up with one hand and install it at various places. This easy-to-use device would lead to a wide variety of applications.

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  1. Nagoya Institute of Technology, Aichi-ken, Japan

    Takayuki Hoshi

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  1. Human Media Interaction, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB, Enschede, The Netherlands

    Anton Nijholt  & Dennis Reidsma  & 

  2. CITI, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Quinta da Torre, Universidade Nove de Lisboa, 2829-516, Caparica, Portugal

    Teresa Romão

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Hoshi, T. (2012). Compact Ultrasound Device for Noncontact Interaction. In: Nijholt, A., Romão, T., Reidsma, D. (eds) Advances in Computer Entertainment. ACE 2012. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 7624. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-34292-9_45

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