@inproceedings{39c9415be5e1410eb9bfd98c78a149df,
title = "GaussBricks: Magnetic building blocks for constructive tangible interactions on portable displays",
abstract = "This work describes a novel building block system for tangible interaction design, GaussBricks, which enables real-time constructive tangible interactions on portable displays. Given its simplicity, the mechanical design of the magnetic building blocks facilitates the construction of configurable forms. The form constructed by the magnetic building blocks, which are connected by the magnetic joints, allows users to stably manipulate with various elastic force feedback mechanisms. With an analog Hall-sensor grid mounted to its back, a portable display determines the geometrical configuration and detects various user interactions in real time. This work also introduce several methods to enable shape changing, multi-touch input, and display capabilities in the construction. The proposed building block system enriches how individuals interact with the portable displays physically.",
keywords = "Constructive assembly, Magnetism, Portable displays, Tangible interactions",
author = "Liang, {Rong Hao} and Liwei Chan and Tseng, {Hung Yu} and Kuo, {Han Chih} and XDa-Yuan Huang and Yang, {De Nian} and Chen, {Bing Yu}",
year = "2014",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1145/2559206.2574776",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781450324748",
series = "Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings",
publisher = "Association for Computing Machinery",
pages = "587--590",
booktitle = "CHI EA 2014",
note = "32nd Annual ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI EA 2014 ; Conference date: 26-04-2014 Through 01-05-2014",
}