Title
RodDirect: two-dimensional input with stylus knob
Abstract
Portable handheld devices inherently involve difficulties with methods of input due to their compact size. Several approaches to attach extra sensors have been proposed, but these have not enabled size or exterior design to be minimized. We propose a novel and simple input technique for handheld devices that makes use of a stylus in a holder that is twisted and pushed/pulled like a knob. Both rotating and sliding the stylus inside the holder can simultaneously adjust two parameters. We implemented a prototype system with an inexpensive image sensor, and evaluated its input. An ANOVA test revealed that our method could scroll as fast as tap-and-drag operations on a screen.
Year
DOI
Venue
2006
10.1145/1152215.1152240
Mobile HCI
Keywords
Field
DocType
inexpensive image sensor,stylus knob,handheld device,compact size,two-dimensional input,prototype system,exterior design,anova test,tap-and-drag operation,extra sensor,portable handheld device,simple input technique,image sensor,interaction technique
Scroll,Interaction technique,Image sensor,Computer science,Stylus,Anova test,Mobile device,Computer hardware
Conference
ISBN
Citations 
PageRank 
1-59593-390-5
5
0.60
References 
Authors
16
2
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Motoki Miura18721.85
Susumu Kunifuji222575.91