Loading [a11y]/accessibility-menu.js
Tech-note: Strain-based User Interface Using a Wooden Balance Beam | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE Xplore

Tech-note: Strain-based User Interface Using a Wooden Balance Beam


Abstract:

This paper proposes a basic technology that utilizes natural objects in the environment and uses them as a simple interface. We focus on an interface that uses a small wo...Show More

Abstract:

This paper proposes a basic technology that utilizes natural objects in the environment and uses them as a simple interface. We focus on an interface that uses a small wooden balance beam. Its input is the movement of the user's center of gravity and the balance on the beam. The user controls the interface by hopping onto it, walking back and forth, jumping on it or leaning his body in a direction. Strain sensors are attached to the beam, and by using the sensor data, approximate position of user's center of gravity and change of the balance can be estimated. The interface was applied to an interactive system, which is a combination of a balance beam and computer graphics.
Date of Conference: 08-09 March 2008
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 31 March 2008
Print ISBN:978-1-4244-2047-6
Conference Location: Reno, NV, USA

Contact IEEE to Subscribe

References

References is not available for this document.