“A Malleable Surface Touch Interface” by Vogt, Chen, Hoskinson and Fels
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Title:
- A Malleable Surface Touch Interface
Session/Category Title: Tangible/Ambient Media
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Abstract:
Many conventional whole-hand input devices capture interaction by means of non-contact methods or through some physical medium. Such physical interfaces often involve contact of the hands and fingers with a hard, unyielding surface. In this sketch, we propose an input device that captures whole-hand input through a malleable medium. Its deformability and inherent feedback characteristics make it suitable for sculpting and molding applications.
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