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The HoverMesh: a deformable structure based on vacuum cells: new advances in the research of tangible user interfaces

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In this paper we propose a novel attempt to develop a spatial tangible user interface (TUI) [1] based on a deformable structure, the so-called HoverMesh. It consists of a stiff cubical, whose upper wall is composed of a deformable mesh of particle filled inflatable cells. This mesh can be deformed by inflating and/or deflating the cubical while consolidating (evacuating) and/or releasing (inflating) the cells. The HoverMesh is both an input and output device and we see its major benefit in the wide interaction area. The haptic feedback modality is thus embedded as well. The first results in our early experiments sustain the concept of a mesh based on inflatable cells.

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ACE '04: Proceedings of the 2004 ACM SIGCHI International Conference on Advances in computer entertainment technology
September 2004
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  1. HoverMesh
  2. SmartMesh
  3. active structures
  4. free hand haptic device
  5. haptic displays
  6. human computer interface
  7. smart structures
  8. tangible user interface

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