An interactive 3D movement path manipulation method in an augmented reality environment

  • Authors:

  • Taejin Ha;Mark Billinghurst;Woontack Woo

  • Affiliations:

  • GIST U-VR Lab, Gwangju 500-712, South Korea;The HIT Lab NZ, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand;GIST U-VR Lab, Gwangju 500-712, South Korea

  • Venue:
  • Interacting with Computers
  • Year:
  • 2012

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Abstract

In this paper, we evaluate a path editing method using a tangible user interface to generate and manipulate the movement path of a 3D object in an Augmented Reality (AR) scene. To generate the movement path, each translation point of a real 3D manipulation prop is examined to determine which point should be used as a control point for the path. Interpolation using splines is then used to reconstruct the path with a smooth line. A dynamic score-based selection method is also used to effectively select small and dense control points of the path. In an experimental evaluation, our method took the same time and generated a similar amount of errors as a more traditional approach, however the number of control points needed was significantly reduced. For control manipulation, the task completion time was quicker and there was less hand movement needed. Our method can be applied to drawing or curve editing methods in AR educational, gaming, and simulation applications.