OneSpace: shared depth-corrected video interaction

  • Authors:
  • David Ledo;Bon Adriel Aseniero;Saul Greenberg;Sebastian Boring;Anthony Tang

  • Affiliations:
  • University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada;University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada;University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada;University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark;University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Venue:
  • CHI '13 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
  • Year:
  • 2013

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Abstract

Video conferencing commonly employs a video portal metaphor to connect individuals from remote spaces. In this work, we explore an alternate metaphor, a shared depth-mirror, where video images of two spaces are fused into a single shared, depth-corrected video space. We realize this metaphor in OneSpace, where the space respects virtual spatial relationships between people and objects as if all parties were looking at a mirror together. We report preliminary observations of OneSpace's use, noting that it encourages cross-site, full-body interactions, and that participants employed the depth cues in their interactions. Based on these observations, we argue that the depth mirror offers new opportunities for shared video interaction.