Crossmodal Audio and Tactile Interaction with Mobile Touchscreens

  • Authors:
  • Eve Hoggan

  • Affiliations:
  • University of Tampere, Finland

  • Venue:
  • International Journal of Mobile Human Computer Interaction
  • Year:
  • 2010

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Abstract

This article asserts that using crossmodal auditory and tactile interaction can aid mobile touchscreen users in accessing data non-visually and, by providing a choice of modalities, can help to overcome problems that occur in different mobile situations where one modality may be less suitable than another Hoggan, 2010. By encoding data using the crossmodal parameters of audio and vibration, users can learn mappings and translate information between both modalities. In this regard, data may be presented to the most appropriate modality given the situation and surrounding environment.