This paper summarizes the results of an empirical study concerning the use of hand motions as one of the input mechanisms of a multi-modal interface of computer aided conceptual design systems for initial shape design of consumer durables. A hand motion language (HML) has been developed and used in designed experiments to describe simple, compound and hybrid shapes. The subjects were asked to reconstruct the presented shapes by sketching on paper. Comprehension of the hand motion language has been evaluated in terms of fidelity and efficiency. The results clearly indicate the potentials of a HML in shape conceptualization. In addition, the experiments revealed several new issues related to the application of the hand motion language in a multi-modal interface.
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Investigation of Hand Motion Language in Shape Conceptualization
Imre Horva´th
e-mail: i.horvath@io.tudelft.nl
Imre Horva´th
Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Landbergstraat 15, NL-2628 CE, Delft, The Netherlands
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Imre Horva´th
Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Landbergstraat 15, NL-2628 CE, Delft, The Netherlands
e-mail: i.horvath@io.tudelft.nl
Contributed by the Engineering Simulation and Visualization Committee for publication in the JOURNAL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING. Manuscript received May 2003; Revised December 2003. Associate Editor: K. Lee
J. Comput. Inf. Sci. Eng. Mar 2004, 4(1): 37-42 (6 pages)
Published Online: March 23, 2004
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May 1, 2003
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December 1, 2003
Online:
March 23, 2004
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Horva´th , I. (March 23, 2004). "Investigation of Hand Motion Language in Shape Conceptualization ." ASME. J. Comput. Inf. Sci. Eng. March 2004; 4(1): 37–42. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1645864
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