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Using your fingers to think: interactive exploration of subjective constraints
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 09:02 authored by Bennett, AC, Lueg, CThere is a class of complex problems where solutions must satisfy multiple subjective criteria, while meeting specific quantifiable constraints. Route planning for leisurely travel is an example of a problem in this class, where constraints including total available time, transit times, and budget constraints determine whether a potential solution is acceptable to the prospective traveller. In this paper we present an interface that leverages, metaphorically, the elastic properties of a rubber band to allow playful interaction with relevant constraints. The resulting touch-based human computer interface enables the traveller to explore the solution space in the sense that constraints can be played with in order to find a route that meets the traveller’s subjective preferences. Formal step-by-step evaluation with nine subjects confirms that leveraging the rubber band metaphor is useful in constraint satisfaction and that using the interface is intuitive since it leverages real-world experiences.
History
Publication title
Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Visual Information Communication and InteractionEditors
QV Nguyen, Y Wu, T Bednarz, T HuangPagination
208-211ISBN
978-1-4503-2765-7Department/School
School of Information and Communication TechnologyPublisher
Association for Computing MachineryPlace of publication
New York, USAEvent title
7th International Symposium on Visual Information Communication and InteractionEvent Venue
Sydney, AustraliaDate of Event (Start Date)
2014-08-05Date of Event (End Date)
2014-08-08Rights statement
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