WallShare: a multi-pointer system for portable devices

  • Authors:
  • Pedro G. Villanueva;José A. Gallud;Ricardo Tesoriero

  • Affiliations:
  • University of Castilla-La Mancha, Albacete, Spain;University of Castilla-La Mancha, Albacete, Spain;University of Castilla-La Mancha, Albacete, Spain

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces
  • Year:
  • 2010

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Abstract

WallShare introduces a new system to improve the collaboration possibilities among the participants in face-to-face meetings and working groups. It defines an novel interaction device and platform to develop collaborative applications. The system provides a shared zone displayed by a projector over a wall. Through their cursors and mobile devices users are capable of post notes and messages, and sharing files, such as documents, images, etc. This article also exposes a preliminary usability evaluation of WallShare showing the effectiveness, productivity and satisfaction of users.