Consigalo: multi-user face-to-face interaction on immaterial displays

  • Authors:
  • Alex Olwal;Stephen DiVerdi;Ismo Rakkolainen;Tobias Höllerer

  • Affiliations:
  • PDC, Stockholm, Sweden;UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA;Tampere University of Technology, Tampere, Finland;UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 2nd international conference on INtelligent TEchnologies for interactive enterTAINment
  • Year:
  • 2008

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Abstract

In this paper, we describe and discuss interaction techniques and interfaces enabled by immaterial displays. Dual-sided projection allows casual face-to-face interaction between users, with computer-generated imagery in-between them. The immaterial display imposes minimal restrictions to the movements or communication of the users. As an example of these novel possibilities, we provide a detailed description of our Consigalo gaming system, which creates an enhanced gaming experience featuring sporadic and unencumbered interaction. Consigalo utilizes a robust 3D tracking system, which supports multiple simultaneous users on either side of the projection surface. Users manipulate graphics that are floating in mid-air with natural gestures. We have also added a responsive and adaptive sound track to further immerse the users in the interactive experience. We describe the technology used in the system, the innovative aspects compared to previous large-screen gaming systems, the gameplay and our lessons learned from designing and implementing the interactions, visuals and the auditory feedback.