Gestures and multimodal input

Keates, Simeon; Robinson, Peter

Abstract

For users with motion impairments, the standard keyboard and mouse arrangement for computer access often presents problems. Other approaches have to be adopted to overcome this. In this paper, we will describe the development of a prototype multimodal input system based on two gestural input channels. Results from extensive user trials of this system are presented. These trials showed that the physical and cognitive loads on the user can quickly become excessive and detrimental to the interaction. Designers of multimodal input systems need to be aware of this and perform regular user trials to minimize the problem.

Citation

Keates, S., & Robinson, P. (1999). Gestures and multimodal input. Behaviour and Information Technology, 18(1), 36-44. https://doi.org/10.1080/014492999119237

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Nov 8, 2010
• Publication Date: 1999
• Deposit Date: Feb 5, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 5, 2019
• Journal: Behaviour & Information Technology
• Print ISSN: 0144-929X
• Electronic ISSN: 1362-3001
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 18
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 36-44
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/014492999119237
• Keywords: gestures, multimodal input
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1497066
• Publisher URL: http://gala.gre.ac.uk/12696/