Device Motion via Head Tracking for Mobile Interaction. (September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hayes, Sean T.; Adams, Julie A.
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society ... Annual Meeting. Volume 60:Part 1(2016)
• Page Start: 774
• Page End: 778
• Publication Date: 2016-09
• Subjects: Human engineering -- Congresses; 620.8205
• DOI: 10.1177/1541931213601177
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1541-9312

Abstract

Linear changes in position are difficult to measure using only a mobile device's onboard sensors. Prior research has relied on external sensors or known environmental references in order to develop mobile phone interaction techniques. The Amazon Fire Phone's® unique head-tracking capabilities were leveraged and evaluated for navigating large application spaces using device motion gestures. Although touch interaction is shown to outperform the device-motion, this research demonstrates the feasibility of using effective device-motion gestures that rely on changes in the device's position and orientation. Design guidance for future device motion interaction capabilities is provided.