A gestural input through finger writing on a textured pad

ABSTRACT

We describe a new input method that utilizes patterned vibration that is generated through the finger writing on a textured pad. Using a flexible or a foldable textured pad which can be worn by the user can bring more diverse applications than conventional input interfaces such as a touchpad or tablet screen.

REFERENCES

• 1: Brian Amento , Will Hill , Loren Terveen, The sound of one hand: a wrist-mounted bio-acoustic fingertip gesture interface, CHI '02 extended abstracts on Human factors in computing systems, April 20-25, 2002, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA [doi>10.1145/506443.506566]
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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)
          Subjects: Input devices and strategies (e.g., mouse, touchscreen)

Additional Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
      I.3.6 Methodology and Techniques
          Subjects: Interaction techniques

General Terms:
Design

Keywords:
finger writing/stroking/drawing, gesture recognition, textured pad