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With a flick of the wrist: stretch sensors as lightweight input for mobile devices

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Paul Strohmeier,

Roel Vertegaal,

Audrey GirouardAuthors Info & Claims

TEI '12: Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction

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https://doi.org/10.1145/2148131.2148195

Published: 19 February 2012 Publication History

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With WristFlicker, we detect wrist movement through sets of stretch sensors embedded in clothing. Our system supports wrist rotation (pronation/supination), and both wrist tilts (flexion/extension and ulnar/radial deviation). Each wrist movement is measured by two opposing stretch sensors, mimicking the counteracting movement of muscles. We discuss interaction techniques that allow a user to control a music player through this lightweight input.

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With a flick of the wrist: stretch sensors as lightweight input for mobile devices
1. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)
    1. Interaction devices
      1. Touch screens

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TEI '12: Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction

February 2012

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DOI:10.1145/2148131

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Roel Vertegaal
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