Jennifer G. Sheridan 1 , James Tompkin 2 , Abel Maciel 3 , George Roussos 1
September 2009
People and Computers XXIII Celebrating People and Technology (HCI)
Computers XXIII Celebrating People and Technology
1 - 5 September 2009
Tabletop, multi-touch, interactive surface, TUIO, fiducial, infrared, diffusion, design
This paper charts the design and build of two interactive tabletops that use infrared (IR) illumination techniques. One table implements fiducial tracking, whilst the other implements multi-touch tracking. Trade-offs in both designs are discussed to highlight key considerations when building an interactive table. Using three key dimensions from lessons learned, we conduct a comparative analysis of both approaches. Finally, we propose a DIY Design Process to assist designers in building their own interactive table.
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