Zusammenfassung
This thesis is part of an ongoing research project, conducted at the chair of media
informatics at the University Regensburg. This project examines the possible adaptation
and implementation of an Interactive Ceiling: an interactive computer system
with horizontal, large-scaled, ceiling mounted displays. Built upon an initial prototype
and previous studies, this thesis focuses on the evaluation ...
Zusammenfassung
This thesis is part of an ongoing research project, conducted at the chair of media
informatics at the University Regensburg. This project examines the possible adaptation
and implementation of an Interactive Ceiling: an interactive computer system
with horizontal, large-scaled, ceiling mounted displays. Built upon an initial prototype
and previous studies, this thesis focuses on the evaluation of potential input
devices. As a substantial part of the Ceiling Interaction project the author examines
and evaluates existing input devices regarding their possible use on the ceiling.
This thesis outlines the initial Ceiling Interaction project (chapter 1) and depicts
the current state of input techniques used for controlling large and remote displays
(chapter 1). A selection of feasible input devices and their comparability is described
in chapter 2. The main part of this thesis consists of a comprehensive user study,
conducted to evaluate selected devices. The design and results of this experiment
are described in chapter 3. The thesis closes with a summary of the gathered data
and some potential input recommendations for Ceiling Interaction.