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Limiting trial and error: Introducing a systematic approach to designing clutching

Paweł Woźniak, Morten Fjeld, Shengdong Zhao

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

When designing new interfaces we are likely to be confronted with the problem of clutching - -creating a way to switch between engaged and disengaged input modes. Using constraint analysis we propose a systematic approach for designing clutching. Based upon Buxton's three-state model, we introduce a design procedure for determining optimal clutching mechanisms. Using this procedure, designers of future interfaces can benefit from reduced time for trial-and-error in clutching design, since key candidates for clutching mechanisms can now be quickly identified. Through a case study of clutching for pen tilt input, we show how our method can be applied to a concrete design task. © 2014 ACM.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of Chinese CHI 2014 - 2nd International Symposium of Chinese CHI
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Pages35-39
ISBN (Print)9781450328760
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Symposium of Chinese CHI, Chinese CHI 2014 - Toronto, ON, Canada
Duration: 26 Apr 201427 Apr 2014

Publication series

NameACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Conference

Conference2nd International Symposium of Chinese CHI, Chinese CHI 2014
PlaceCanada
CityToronto, ON
Period26/04/1427/04/14

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Research Keywords

  • clutching
  • design procedure
  • input channels

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