Human-scale interaction for virtual model displays: a clear case for real tools

George C. Williams; Ian E. McDowall; Mark T. Bolas

doi:10.1117/12.307182

30 April 1998 Human-scale interaction for virtual model displays: a clear case for real tools

George C. Williams, Ian E. McDowall, Mark T. Bolas

Proceedings Volume 3295, Stereoscopic Displays and Virtual Reality Systems V; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.307182
Event: Photonics West '98 Electronic Imaging, 1998, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

We describe a hand-held user interface for interacting with virtual environments displayed on a Virtual Model Display. The tool, constructed entirely of transparent materials, is see-through. We render a graphical counterpart of the tool on the display and map it one-to-one with the real tool. This feature, combined with a capability for touch- sensitive, discrete input, results in a useful spatial input device that is visually versatile. We discuss the tool's design and interaction techniques it supports. Briefly, we look at the human factors issues and engineering challenges presented by this tool and, in general, by the class of hand-held user interfaces that are see-through.

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George C. Williams, Ian E. McDowall, and Mark T. Bolas "Human-scale interaction for virtual model displays: a clear case for real tools", Proc. SPIE 3295, Stereoscopic Displays and Virtual Reality Systems V, (30 April 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.307182

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