VTechWorks (Virginia Tech) · 2001 · 13 citations · 4 references
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ComputingComputer SystemsHuman-computer InteractionInteraction DesignUser Experience DesignInput SystemsVirtual Environment DesignVirtual RealityVirtual WorldsAuditory Feedback ControlImmersive Control InterfacesImmersive Interaction TechniquesImmersive Virtual RealityVirtual KeyboardsVirtual Reality Input InterfacesVirtual Reality Interfaces
Text entry may be needed for system control tasks in immersive virtual environments, but no efficient and usable techniques exist. We present the pinch keyboard interaction technique, which simulates a standard QWERTY keyboard using Pinch Gloves™ and 6 DOF trackers. The system includes visual and auditory feedback and a simple method of calibration.
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