Sketch recognition user interfaces currently treat the pen in the same manner as a mouse and keyboard. The aim of this workshop is to promote thought and discussion about how to move beyond this to create natural and intuitive pen-based interfaces. To ...

We propose the concept of shape memory alloy motion display (SMD), a new type of physical display, and introduce a plant-shaped robot "Himawari" based on this technology. SMD is a display apparatus taking advantage of existence of an actual object, and ...

In this paper we present the design and evaluation of a two dimensional haptics display intended to be used for enhancing experience for movies and rides. The display, haptics surface, utilizes an array of vibrators contacting the skin at discrete ...

Interacting with physical CDs can be a very tangible and explorative experience. However, physical objects can't provide access to the digital services we are used to when using with digital music collections. In this paper we develop user interfaces ...

Human performance models based on information foraging theory have proved capable of predicting navigation behavior on the Web. They can therefore provide a useful tool for Web site design. They may also be effective for modeling auditory navigation ...

In this paper, we illustrate progress in research designed to investigate interactants' self-disclosure when they communicate with virtual humans or real humans in computer-mediated interactions. We explored the effect of the combination of avatar ...

Event Maps is a novel, rich and interactive web-based system targeted at improving the experience of attending and organizing large, multi-track conferences. Through its zoomable Tabular Timeline, users can navigate the conference schedule, seamlessly ...

In television shows, we are familiar with the sound of artificial laughter, the so called "canned laughter" or "laugh track". It generally has an enhancing effect on the viewer's desire to laugh. However, if the sound is played when the user dislikes ...

Facing with the fast development of mobile phones, the designers need to evaluate user performance for early responding to the potential interaction problems. Previous studies show that the original Keystroke-Level Model (KLM) has been successfully used ...

This paper introduces a Real Time Eye Movement Identification (REMI) protocol designed to address challenges related to the implementation of the eye-gaze guided computer interfaces. The REMI protocol provides the framework for 1) eye position data ...

Virtually all teleconferencing solutions are designed to facilitate face-to-face interactions. While face-to-face is suitable for meetings or conversations, we see many real-world situations where people choose to sit in other configurations. Face-to-...

Handheld mobile devices that have a touch screen are widely used but are awkward to use with one hand. To solve this problem, we propose MobiGaze, which is a user interface that uses one's gaze (gaze interface) to operate a handheld mobile device. By ...

Although many Internet-based social services exist that can raise our quality of life, there are still many non-active users who cannot fully enjoy the convenience of the computer and its functionality even though they have computers in the home. In ...

This paper presents a design exploration research project in which principles derived from Gestalt theory were applied as a framework for guiding human-computer interaction (HCI). The analysis contained within examines how a Gestalt approach to HCI can ...

End users create software whenever they create, for instance, interactive web pages, games, educational simulations, or spreadsheets. Researchers are working to bring the benefits of rigorous software engineering methodologies to these end users to try ...

Shimon is an autonomous marimba-playing robot designed to create interactions with human players that lead to novel musical outcomes. The robot combines music perception, interaction, and improvisation with the capacity to produce melodic and harmonic ...

We present two fast-paced augmented reality games. One is a single-player game experienced through a head-worn display. The player manipulates a tracked board to guide a virtual ball through a dynamic maze of obstacles. Combining the 3DOF absolute ...

In this paper we provide a brief overview of our research agenda in Human-Robot Interaction and Interactive Learning. We highlight key components to be demonstrated as part of the CHI 2010 Media Showcase.

The Elocuter is a sonification device that attaches via suction cup to a computer screen. It translates newspaper headlines about the global economic crisis into spoken words, composed of impossible sequences of allophones similar to a Dada poem. The ...

Social media technologies are rapidly changing the way people create, share, and experience memories especially around crises. When collective memory is generated on a societal scale and shared across generations over time, this practice assumes social ...