Detecting gesture force peaks for intuitive interaction

Authors:
Zachary Fitz-Walter;Samuel Jones;Dian Tjondronegoro
Affiliations:
Queensland University of Technology;Queensland University of Technology;Queensland University of Technology
Venue:
IE '08 Proceedings of the 5th Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment
Year:
2008

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Abstract

With the release of the Nintendo Wii in 2006, the use of haptic force gestures has become a very popular form of input for interactive entertainment. However, current gesture recognition techniques utilised in Nintendo Wii games fall prey to a lack of control when it comes to recognising simple gestures. This paper presents a simple gesture recognition technique called Peak Testing which gives greater control over gesture interaction. This recognition technique locates force peaks in continuous force data (provided by a gesture device such as the Wiimote) and then cancels any peaks which are not meant for input. Peak Testing is therefore technically able to identify movements in any direction. This paper applies this recognition technique to control virtual instruments and investigates how users respond to this interaction. The technique is then explored as the basis for a robust way to navigate menus with a simple flick of the wrist. We propose that this flick-form of interaction could be a very intuitive way to navigate Nintendo Wii menus instead of the current pointer techniques implemented.