[IxDA Discuss] "Interface-Free" Interface

pauric radiorental at gmail.com
Wed Dec 6 04:17:38 PST 2006


I'm sure most people have seen this demo in one form or another, in case you
have not;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JcSu7h-I40&eurl=

And a build your own hand gesture interface to google earth
http://atlasgloves.org/diy



> > Error sources include:
> > - size of the pointing device (fingertip vs cursor)
> > - selection with the finger obscures the thing you're trying to select
> > - uncertainty on feedback.  The combination of physical feedback (does
> > the screen flex in response to pressure?  If so how much and how does
> > the user correlate that feedback with visual changes?) proved
> > difficult for some users.
> > - dirt and oils from human hands tended to introduce errors and
> > obscure displays after extended use.
>
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