Design and programming: Erez kikin-Gil - (Tiltool)
This design exploration looks at the core values of conventional keyboards (form, input mechanism, dependency on surface) as a starting point for a new experience. This design relies on the user’s hand gestures to control a screen based interface. The hand movements are captured via a Wii Bluetooth controller with a motion sensing ability (Wiimote). Users scroll along a circular alphabet by turning their hand to the left or to the right. They can select a character by moving their hand down and up. Although this interaction is slower then conventional keyboards it has it own unique values:
- Â It removes the user’s dependency on a surface. The motion sensing device can integrate in to the user’s garments/jewelry and be activated based on the users need. Â
- It removes the dependency on the large number of keys. This allows a design of a small controlling device compared to normal keyboards. Â
- The use of gross motor interactions can be useful for specific user segments/service types (i.e. disabled users, limiting environments, etc.).
Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Remote http://www.wiili.org/Wiimote