@inproceedings{611996af616c400790244bef46157b23,
title = "Jetto: Using lateral force feedback for smartwatch interactions",
abstract = "Interacting with media and games is a challenging user experience on smartwatches due to their small screens. We propose using lateral force feedback to enhance these experiences. When virtual objects on the smartwatch display visually collide or push the edge of the screen, we add haptic feedback so that the user also feels the impact. This addition creates the illusion of a virtual object that is physically hitting or pushing the smartwatch, from within the device itself. Using this approach, we extend virtual space and scenes into a 2D physical space. To create realistic lateral force feedback, we first examined the minimum change in force magnitude that is detectable by users in different directions and weight levels, finding an average JND of 49% across all tested conditions, with no significant effect of weight and force direction. We then developed a proof-of-concept hardware prototype called Jetto and demonstrated its unique capabilities through a set of impact-enhanced videos and games. Our preliminary user evaluations indicated the concept was welcomed and is regarded as a worthwhile addition to smartwatch output and media experiences.",
keywords = "Haptic display, Smartwatch, Wearable haptics",
author = "Jun Gong and XDa-Yuan Huang and Teddy Seyed and Te Lin and Tao Hou and Xin Liu and Molin Yang and Boyu Yang and Yuhan Zhang and Yang, {Xing Dong}",
year = "2018",
month = apr,
day = "20",
doi = "10.1145/3173574.3174000",
language = "English",
series = "Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings",
publisher = "Association for Computing Machinery",
booktitle = "CHI 2018 - Extended Abstracts of the 2018 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems",
note = "2018 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI 2018 ; Conference date: 21-04-2018 Through 26-04-2018",
}