Mobile On and Around the Body Display Interaction

The development of displays on and around the body such as the Apple Watch, Google Glass or phablets enables users to interact on the go. We have built a prototype to explore how to overcome the seams of mobile interaction with widgets distributed over multiple mobile devices. As the prototypes relies on outside-in tracking as used for motion capture it is currently limited to laboratory environments.

Your task is to replace this external optical tracking system with a local orientation sensor-based tracking system to enable interaction on the go.

 

 

If you are interested in the project you should:

• investigate sensor placements on the body: where to put a reference sensor (e.g., smartphone in short pocket, sensor necklace)?
• evaluate accuracy and precision of 3D tracking data using mobile sensors
• study strategies for correction and re-initialization of sensors
• propose adapted interaction techniques for varying accuracy and precision levels

Ideally, you have:

• a strong background in signal processing
• a background in mobile application programming
• motivation to work focused on the project

We will support you with:

• dedicated and close supervision
• access to all necessary hardware and software

This project can be adapted for master projects and master theses.