Seminar: Haptic Interaction in Mobile Environments TIEVS63 (4 ECTS) Jussi Rantala Tampere Unit for Computer-Human Interaction (TAUCHI) School of Information Sciences University of Tampere, Finland
Contents of this lecture Practicalities Short introduction to haptics Suggestions for paper topics 1
2 Practicalities
Teacher Jussi Rantala M.Sc. in Computer Science in 2007 Researcher, Graduate School in User-Centered Information Technology (UCIT) Research interests include haptics, tactile interaction, interpersonal touch communication and applications for the visually impaired Room TietoPinni B0110 Email: jussi.e.rantala@uta.fi 3
Objectives This seminar gives an overview of how haptics (i.e., touch) can be used in humancomputer interaction when being mobile After this course the participant: Commands the topic chosen for seminar paper Has knowledge of the potential and limitations of haptics in other use contexts Has practiced presentation skills and scientific discussion May continue with the topic in M.Sc. thesis 4
Schedule Only one lecture (today s opening lecture) Seminar sessions on Thursdays at 16-18, 25.10.-13.12. in B1084 5
Seminar paper Each participant writes a seminar paper during the course The student agrees on a topic with the teacher Each participant has his/her own topic The required length of the paper is approximately 15 pages with references The content and format follows the M.Sc. thesis template The papers are written in English 6
Seminar sessions The chosen topics are presented in seminar sessions in period II Each participant prepares a 45-minute presentation on his/her topic The presentation should introduce the chosen topic and its main findings to other students PowerPoint slides or similar aids can be used Each presenter has two assigned opponents 7
Seminar sessions Opponents are expected to ask questions regarding the presentation such as unclear details or connections to other topics Critical questions may be presented but this should be done in a supportive and polite manner Other participants may join the discussion after the opponents have finished 8
Seminar sessions Presenters need to send their presentation slides and paper draft to the opponents one week before the presentation date Your paper does not have to be finalized by the presentation date However, the more content you have ready, the better comments you can expect from your opponents 9
Returning the final paper The final papers must be returned by December 14, 2012 at the latest In case of belated submissions, the highest possible grade that the particant can get is lowered by 1 for each starting week Return on Dec 15, highest possible grade is 4... Return on Jan 5, highest possible grade is 1 The final papers will be published on the course web pages 10
Passing the course The participants are required to: 1. Return their final seminar paper 2. Present their topic in a seminar session 3. Act as opponents for two other participants Grading of the course (1-5) is based on the quality of the seminar paper Depth of literature review, clear presentation of main findings, language and formatting of presentation 11
Previous studies Required skills Basics of human-computer interaction For example, TIEP2 Introduction to Interactive Technology Academic writing skills For example, TIEA5 Tutkielmakurssi Good command of English The above courses are not compulsory but help in writing the paper Guidance is available when needed 12
Introduction to haptics 13
Definition hap-tic 1. relating to or based on the sense of touch 2. characterized by a predilection for the sense of touch <a haptic person> (from Webster) 14
Importance of touch Touch is our oldest, most primitive and most pervasive sense Touch is important in several domains of life across the life span, particularly in early life Plays an integral role in biological, cognitive, and social development Touch helps us learn about the world around us Touch is a proximal sense, i.e., we feel things close to us or in contact with us 15
Terminology Tactile: pertaining to sensory information derived from cutaneous inputs (i.e., via skin sensors) Kinesthetic: pertaining to sensory information concerning limb movement Haptic: pertaining to sensory information derived from both cutaneous and kinesthetic receptors, typically involves active touch 16
Terminology Haptic interface: a user interface permitting human to have haptic interaction with real or virtual environments Haptic device, haptic display: an interaction device actively producing haptic feedback 17
Why haptics? Despite its importance touch has traditionally been an underused modality Interaction with technology relies predominantly on sight and hearing Sense of touch is a parallel sensory channel to sight and hearing It can provide additional or redundant information to the user when needed 18
Why haptics in mobile environments? Haptics is especially useful in use contexts where other modalities are not preferred or accessible For example: Visual attention cannot be directed to a display when walking outside Audio feedback cannot be heard in noisy environments 19
Theme of the seminar This seminar focuses on haptic interaction that: Is useful in various environments (e.g., home, office, outside) Is not limited to a desktop setting (e.g., no force-feedback devices that are fixed to a table) Actively stimulates the user s skin with tactile feedback technology 20
Topic suggestions 21
Possible topics Haptics in wayfinding Haptic messaging Haptics in emotional interaction Haptics in wearable devices Haptics in touch screens Haptic applications for the visually impaired... 22
Possible topics Haptics in military use Haptics for rehabilitation Haptics in virtual/augmented reality Audio-haptic interaction Haptics in text entry Tactile actuation technologies You can also suggest your own topic! 23
Choosing your topic Send your topic suggestion and preferred seminar presentation dates via email to the teacher by 23.9.2012 Topics and presentation dates are reserved in first-come, first-served basis The final schedule with opponent roles is fixed after this date 24
Start with a literature review Search using keywords relevant to your topic ACM Digital Library IEEE Xplore PDFs can be accessed when using the university network 25
Questions? web: http://www.uta.fi/sis/tie/him/ email: jussi.e.rantala@uta.fi 26