2017
Pan, Rui, Neustaedter, Carman, Antle, Alissa N., Matkin, Brendan
Puzzle Space: A Distributed Tangible Puzzle for Long Distance Couples Proceedings Article
In: Companion of the 2017 ACM Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing, pp. 271–274, Association for Computing Machinery, Portland, Oregon, USA, 2017, ISBN: 9781450346887.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: collaboration over distance, computer vision, jigsaw puzzle, long-distance relationships, tangible user interface
@inproceedings{10.1145/3022198.3026320,
title = {Puzzle Space: A Distributed Tangible Puzzle for Long Distance Couples},
author = {Rui Pan and Carman Neustaedter and Alissa N. Antle and Brendan Matkin},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1145/3022198.3026320},
doi = {10.1145/3022198.3026320},
isbn = {9781450346887},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
booktitle = {Companion of the 2017 ACM Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing},
pages = {271–274},
publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery},
address = {Portland, Oregon, USA},
series = {CSCW '17 Companion},
abstract = {Long-Distance Relationships (LDRs) are fairly common nowadays where couples rely on computer-mediated tools to stay connected. Yet few systems have explored how couples can share fun and playful activities together over distance. In this paper, we present the design of Puzzle Space, a distributed tangible jigsaw puzzle that allows LDRs to play remotely and synchronously. With Puzzle Space, couples move puzzle pieces on a table surface where movements are shown on the remote partner's screen. We expect that Puzzle Space could enable us to explore if the hybrid of physical and digital content in shared playful activities can help long-distance couples to stay connected and maintain a strong relationship.},
keywords = {collaboration over distance, computer vision, jigsaw puzzle, long-distance relationships, tangible user interface},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {inproceedings}
}
Long-Distance Relationships (LDRs) are fairly common nowadays where couples rely on computer-mediated tools to stay connected. Yet few systems have explored how couples can share fun and playful activities together over distance. In this paper, we present the design of Puzzle Space, a distributed tangible jigsaw puzzle that allows LDRs to play remotely and synchronously. With Puzzle Space, couples move puzzle pieces on a table surface where movements are shown on the remote partner's screen. We expect that Puzzle Space could enable us to explore if the hybrid of physical and digital content in shared playful activities can help long-distance couples to stay connected and maintain a strong relationship.
2016
Fan, Min, Antle, Alissa N., Cramer, Emily S.
Exploring the Design Space of Tangible Systems Supported for Early Reading Acquisition in Children with Dyslexia Proceedings Article
In: Proceedings of the TEI '16: Tenth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction, pp. 689–692, Association for Computing Machinery, Eindhoven, Netherlands, 2016, ISBN: 9781450335829.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Children with Dyslexia, reading, tangible user interface
@inproceedings{10.1145/2839462.2854104,
title = {Exploring the Design Space of Tangible Systems Supported for Early Reading Acquisition in Children with Dyslexia},
author = {Min Fan and Alissa N. Antle and Emily S. Cramer},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1145/2839462.2854104},
doi = {10.1145/2839462.2854104},
isbn = {9781450335829},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
booktitle = {Proceedings of the TEI '16: Tenth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction},
pages = {689–692},
publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery},
address = {Eindhoven, Netherlands},
series = {TEI '16},
abstract = {Tangible user interfaces have the potential to support children in learning to read. This research explores the design space of school-based tangible learning systems that support early reading acquisition in children, particularly in children with reading difficulties. Informed by theories of the causes and interventions for dyslexia and research on TUIs for learning, we present the design of a tangible reading system that uses the dynamic colour and tactile cues to help children with dyslexia to learn English letter-sound correspondences. We then propose a case study design that investigates how this system can support children with dyslexia aged 7-8 years old in learning letter-sound correspondences in a school context. We conclude by discussing the future work and potential contributions of this research.},
keywords = {Children with Dyslexia, reading, tangible user interface},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {inproceedings}
}
Tangible user interfaces have the potential to support children in learning to read. This research explores the design space of school-based tangible learning systems that support early reading acquisition in children, particularly in children with reading difficulties. Informed by theories of the causes and interventions for dyslexia and research on TUIs for learning, we present the design of a tangible reading system that uses the dynamic colour and tactile cues to help children with dyslexia to learn English letter-sound correspondences. We then propose a case study design that investigates how this system can support children with dyslexia aged 7-8 years old in learning letter-sound correspondences in a school context. We conclude by discussing the future work and potential contributions of this research.
2011
Bevans, Allen, Hsiao, Ying-Ting, Antle, Alissa
Supporting Children's Creativity through Tangible User Interfaces Proceedings Article
In: CHI '11 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems, pp. 1741–1746, Association for Computing Machinery, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2011, ISBN: 9781450302685.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: children's interfaces, creativity support, divergent thinking, mental imagery, tangible user interface
@inproceedings{10.1145/1979742.1979838,
title = {Supporting Children's Creativity through Tangible User Interfaces},
author = {Allen Bevans and Ying-Ting Hsiao and Alissa Antle},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1145/1979742.1979838},
doi = {10.1145/1979742.1979838},
isbn = {9781450302685},
year = {2011},
date = {2011-01-01},
booktitle = {CHI '11 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems},
pages = {1741–1746},
publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery},
address = {Vancouver, BC, Canada},
series = {CHI EA '11},
abstract = {We outline a preliminary research approach intended to explore the potential of tangible user interfaces (TUI's) in supporting children's creative problem solving activities, specifically those requiring the generation of divergent solutions. Our approach is grounded in theoretical notions taken from psychology, neuroscience, and developmental cognition. We detail a TUI currently in development called the Invention Workbench, and summarize how theoretical considerations have shaped the design of the interface.},
keywords = {children's interfaces, creativity support, divergent thinking, mental imagery, tangible user interface},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {inproceedings}
}
We outline a preliminary research approach intended to explore the potential of tangible user interfaces (TUI's) in supporting children's creative problem solving activities, specifically those requiring the generation of divergent solutions. Our approach is grounded in theoretical notions taken from psychology, neuroscience, and developmental cognition. We detail a TUI currently in development called the Invention Workbench, and summarize how theoretical considerations have shaped the design of the interface.
Milne, Andrew P., Antle, Alissa N., Riecke, Bernhard E.
Tangible and Body-Based Interaction with Auditory Maps Proceedings Article
In: CHI '11 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems, pp. 2329–2334, Association for Computing Machinery, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2011, ISBN: 9781450302685.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: auditory display, blind, spatial audio, spatial updating, tangible user interface
@inproceedings{10.1145/1979742.1979874,
title = {Tangible and Body-Based Interaction with Auditory Maps},
author = {Andrew P. Milne and Alissa N. Antle and Bernhard E. Riecke},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1145/1979742.1979874},
doi = {10.1145/1979742.1979874},
isbn = {9781450302685},
year = {2011},
date = {2011-01-01},
booktitle = {CHI '11 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems},
pages = {2329–2334},
publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery},
address = {Vancouver, BC, Canada},
series = {CHI EA '11},
abstract = {Blind people face a significant challenge navigating through the world, especially in novel environments. Maps, the most common of navigational aids, are of little use to the blind, who could benefit greatly from the information they contain. Recent work in auditory maps has shown the potential for delivering spatial information through sound. Users control their position and orientation on a digitally enhanced map and listen for the location of important landmarks. Orientation control is important because sound localization cues can sometimes be ambiguous, especially when in front of and behind a listener. Previous devices have used a tangible interface, in which users manipulate a small motion tracked object, to allow users to control their position and orientation on a map. Motivated by research that has identified the importance of body-based cues, from the joints, muscles and vestibular system in spatial perception, we expanded on previous interfaces by constructing an auditory map prototype that allows users to control their orientation through natural head movements. A pilot study was conducted to compare the head-movement-based interface to a tangible interface.},
keywords = {auditory display, blind, spatial audio, spatial updating, tangible user interface},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {inproceedings}
}
Blind people face a significant challenge navigating through the world, especially in novel environments. Maps, the most common of navigational aids, are of little use to the blind, who could benefit greatly from the information they contain. Recent work in auditory maps has shown the potential for delivering spatial information through sound. Users control their position and orientation on a digitally enhanced map and listen for the location of important landmarks. Orientation control is important because sound localization cues can sometimes be ambiguous, especially when in front of and behind a listener. Previous devices have used a tangible interface, in which users manipulate a small motion tracked object, to allow users to control their position and orientation on a map. Motivated by research that has identified the importance of body-based cues, from the joints, muscles and vestibular system in spatial perception, we expanded on previous interfaces by constructing an auditory map prototype that allows users to control their orientation through natural head movements. A pilot study was conducted to compare the head-movement-based interface to a tangible interface.