2018-258 Actitouch: Robust Touch Detection for On-Skin AR/VR Interfaces
Abstract
ActiTouch enables precise, low-latency touch segmentation by using the body as an RF waveguide. Users need only wear one wristband emitter (e.g., smartwatchs) and a head-worn receiver (e.g., AR/VR headsets). When a user touches the other arm, a circuit path is formed, which also increases airborne RF radiation. This path can be used as a touch detection mechanism.
Benefit
This system requires no cumbersome instrumentation of the fingers or hands, requiring only a single wristband (e.g., smartwatch) and sensors integrated into an AR/VR headset. Combined with computer vision, this method enables a system with both high tracking precision and robust touch detection.
Market Application
AR/VR games and other applications
Publications
Zhang, Y., Kienzle, W., Ma, Y., Ng, S., Benko, H. and Harrison, C. 2019. ActiTouch: Precise Touch Segmentation for On-Skin VR/AR Interfaces. In Proceedings of the 32st Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (New Orleans, USA, October 20 - 23, 2019). UIST '19. ACM, New York, NY. 1151–115
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