Re: [IxDA Discuss] pointing devices for digital TV
There is a recent press release from Bluetooth SIG on using BT for remote controls: http://www.bluetooth.com/Bluetooth/Press/SIG/NEW_iBLUETOOTHi_STANDARD_BUILT_FOR_THE_UNIVERSAL_REMOTE_CONTROL_1.htm Universality is a key issue here, so the use of pointing might be affected by how well it works with the appliances that work together with the TV. That said, I think Bluetooth is performant enough to give smooth pointing. Being a standard it also allows for widespread adoption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=39401 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... disc...@ixda.org Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
[IxDA Discuss] pointing devices for digital TV
Hello, I have been working on pointing devices for TV to access internet, games and other services. So far I have used different devices like Wavlt by ThinkOptics which is based on absolute pointing and Loop by Hillchrest lab which is based on relative pointing technology. http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/30/thinkoptics-wavit-3d-media-pc-remote-gunning-for-wiimote/ http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/technology_news/4210433.html As a first time experience, both appear to be great devices as interaction is so intuitive and natural but when it comes to really do the task like browsing videos on youtube, it sucks. I feel like switching to normal mouse and keyboard. I am wondering if you people also had similar experiences? Do you think pointing technology as future for digital TV? Are there any other better devices for using internet on TV? Are there any gesture based interaction products for TV? Thank You! Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... disc...@ixda.org Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] pointing devices for digital TV
Naveen, I'm curious which version of Hillcrest's pointing technology you used to browse YouTube. Since the link you referenced was from 2007, I'm wondering if perhaps you're only familiar with earlier attempts at browsing YouTube. Since then, Kodak's Theatre HD uses the Hillcrest pointing technology to browse YouTube with some decent success. Here's the YouTube app on the Kodak box: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxN6kEe4Pi4 (note this video shows search, not browse, and is pretty low quality) I definitely think pointing has a future--I consistently grow frustrated with having to constantly do the down-down-down right-right-right to select a movie I want to rent in iTunes on AppleTV or in my DirecTV guide. While I'll be the first to note it's not for everyone, it certainly can be more efficient in specific instances. Disclosure: I'm an interaction design consultant for Hillcrest Labs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=39401 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... disc...@ixda.org Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] pointing devices for digital TV
Chris, I have used Freespace, Loop to browse youtube. I agree with you on the point that it's not for everyone and not for every task. It is far better than traditional way selection using left-right, up-down keys through remote control. For me and other test persons, the living environment for enjoying the TV (relaxing on couch) and the distance from the TV (about 4meters) were creating problems in getting the point accurate. Some people used two hands to get the accurate point, instead of one hand. Thanks! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=39401 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... disc...@ixda.org Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] pointing devices for digital TV
Have not tried it with a TV, but have used various Gyration products for years. I believe they also have a remote now, but I use their mice for presentations as it lets me be in front of the room and have total mouse control, not just forward/back. www.gyration.com -jeremy 'no connection to gyration' kriegel www.methodSANSmadness.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=39401 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... disc...@ixda.org Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] pointing devices for digital TV
Philips has a lot of remotes for several instances: http://www.remotecontrol.philips.com/index.cfm?id=1223 Mouse is replacable by touchpad, pointer, thumbstick but keyboard is to stay. Can't see it disappear for chatting or textprocessing. Perhaps they come up with a sort of pda like remote with shorthand typing but I don't think it will beat the keyboard on speed or easy of use/ease of learning. The bigger question is: what do you want to do with your tv? Surfing the internet is more of a personal thing to me and at the moment, my laptop is on my lap and the tv is on. A Wii-mote kind of device is easier to introduce because lots of people are used to the kind of interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=39401 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... disc...@ixda.org Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
