Title :
Foot-Step Input Method for Operating Information Devices While Jogging
Author :
Yamamoto, Tetsuya ; Tsukamoto, Masahiko ; Yoshihisa, Tomoki
Author_Institution :
Grad. Sch. of Sci. & Technol., Kobe Univ., Kobe
fDate :
July 28 2008-Aug. 1 2008
Abstract :
We propose an input interface using Foot-Step which is gestures of foot for information appliances while jogging. When we use information appliances while jogging, an input by Foot-Step is briefer way than conventional physical interfaces because of the hands-free capability.We developed a prototype of a Foot-Step system which enables a user to operate a menu selection system which is widely used for information appliances. The system equips 3-axes acceleration sensors on shoes and users operate a menu system by Foot-Step. As Foot-Step makes the operation of a menu system a part of jogging, we expect selecting menu motivates users to keep running and users enjoy jogging more.
Keywords :
accelerometers; interactive devices; user interfaces; 3-axes acceleration sensors; foot gestures; foot-step input method; foot-step system; hands-free capability; information appliances; information devices; input interface; jogging; Acceleration; Cellular phones; Fatigue; Foot; Footwear; Home appliances; Internet; Portable media players; Prototypes; Sensor systems; Foot Step; acceleration censor; human interface;
Conference_Titel :
Applications and the Internet, 2008. SAINT 2008. International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Turku
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3297-4
DOI :
10.1109/SAINT.2008.97