Authors:
Amy Ciavolino
1
;
Camille Marvin
2
;
Jason Creighton
3
;
James Coddington
3
;
Hans-Peter Bischof
3
and
Reynold Bailey
3
Affiliations:
1
University of Maryland, United States
;
2
Harvey Mudd College, United States
;
3
Rochester Institute of Technology, United States
Keyword(s):
Natural user interface, Gesture control, Wii remote, User interaction.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Abstract Data Visualization
;
Computer Vision, Visualization and Computer Graphics
;
Display and Interaction Technology
;
General Data Visualization
;
Hardware
;
Interactive Visual Interfaces for Visualization
;
Interface and Interaction Techniques for Visualization
;
Sensor Networks
;
Visual Representation and Interaction
Abstract:
The traditional keyboard and mouse computer interface is well suited for 2D applications such as document editing, but as 3D environments become more prevalent there arises a need for new methods of user input. An immersive 3D interface is preferable, but is often cost prohibitive. This paper presents the design and implementation of a Natural User Interface (NUI), named NuWii. NuWii was designed to be used with the Spiegel visualization framework for astrophysical data. The interface makes use of Nintendo Wii Remotes
as infrared tracking cameras to detect 3D gestures made by the user. These gestures are interpreted and used to control the viewing camera’s parameters throughout the course of a visualization. Our project provides a new, more intuitive way of manipulating the camera in the Spiegel visualization system. Furthermore, NuWii provides an expandable base that could be used for gesture control in many other applications.