Investigating the Use of Spatial Interaction for 3D Data Visualization on Mobile Devices

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Abstract

Three-dimensional visualizations employing traditional input and output technologies have well-known limitations. Immersive technologies, natural interaction techniques, and recent developments in data physicalization may help to overcome these issues. In this context, we are specifically interested in the usage of spatial interaction with mobile devices for improved 3D visualizations. To contribute to a better understanding of this interaction style, we implemented example visualizations on a spatially-tracked tablet and investigated their usage and potential. In this paper, we report on a qualitative study comparing spatial interaction with inplace 3D visualizations to classic touch interaction regarding typical visualization tasks: navigation of unknown datasets, comparison of individual data objects, and the understanding and memorization of structures in the data. We identify several distinct usage patterns and derive recommendations for using spatial interaction in 3D data visualization.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2017 ACM International Conference on Interactive Surfaces and Spaces
Place of PublicationNew York, NY, USA
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery (ACM), New York
Pages62–71
ISBN (print)9781450346917
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesISS: Interactive Surfaces and Spaces (previously ITS: Interactive Tabletops and Surfaces)

Conference

Title12th Annual ACM International Conference on Interactive Surfaces and Spaces
Abbreviated titleACM ISS 2017
Conference number12
Duration17 - 20 October 2017
Website
Degree of recognitionInternational event
LocationJurys Inn Brighton Waterfront
CityBrighton
CountryUnited Kingdom

External IDs

Scopus 85034761752
ORCID /0000-0002-3548-723X/work/142245486
ORCID /0000-0003-4519-2168/work/142253684
ORCID /0000-0002-2176-876X/work/151435375

Keywords

Keywords

  • Tangible Displays, Immersive Visualization, Spatial Input, Mobile Devices, 3D Data Visualization