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Ultra-tangibles: creating movable tangible objects on interactive tables

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Publication date2012
Host publicationCHI '12 Proceedings of the 2012 ACM annual conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherACM
Pages2185-2188
Number of pages4
ISBN (print)978-1-4503-1015-4
<mark>Original language</mark>English

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NameCHI '12
PublisherACM

Abstract

Tangible objects placed on interactive surfaces allow users to employ a physical object to manipulate digital content. However, creating the reverse effect - having digital content manipulate a tangible object placed on the surface - is a more challenging task. We present a new approach to this problem, using ultrasound-based air pressure waves to move multiple tangible objects, independently, around an interactive surface. We describe the technical background, design, implementation, and test cases for such a system. We conclude by discussing practical uses of our system, Ultra-Tangibles, in the creation of new tangible user interfaces.