Towards utilising one-handed multi-digit pressure input

Graham Wilson; Stephen Brewster; Martin Halvey

doi:10.1145/2468356.2468591

Towards utilising one-handed multi-digit pressure input

Graham Wilson, Stephen Brewster, Martin Halvey

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Abstract

This paper explores the potential uses of pressure input from multiple digits (i.e., all 4 fingers and the thumb) of one hand squeezing a mobile device: multiple digits may provide multiple inputs. The potential advantages for mobile interaction include freeing the second hand for other tasks, and providing access to multiple functions simultaneously. A range of possible interactions is discussed including the benefits and challenges posed by complex pressure-based input on mobile devices. An example usage scenario is described and tested: pressure-based input for simultaneous zooming and rotating in a map task. Results suggest multi-digit pressure input may be a useful means of interaction with mobile devices.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	CHI 2013
Subtitle of host publication	extended abstracts of the 31st Annual CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Place of Publication	Paris, France
Pages	1317-1322
Number of pages	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/2468356.2468591
Publication status	Published - Apr 2013
Event	ACM SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2013 - France, Paris, France Duration: 27 Apr 2013 → 2 May 2013

Conference

Conference	ACM SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2013
Country	France
City	Paris
Period	27/04/13 → 2/05/13

Keywords

human centered computing
multi digit pressure
user interfaces

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