Adding texture to aerial images using ultrasounds

Yasuaki Monnai, Keisuke Hasegawa, Masahiro Fujiwara, Kazuma Yoshino, Seki Inoue, Hiroyuki Shinoda

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Abstract

We present a method to add textures to aerial images using ultrasounds. The superposition of an acoustic radiation pressure on an aerial image allows users to feel a tactile texture of a virtual object floating in midair. Tactile textures can be altered by modulating the waveform of the ultrasounds. The tactile feedback is presented selectively on the user’s fingertip using an infrared sensor without an extra marker. The proposed method provides a rich visuo–tactile experience all in free space.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHaptic Interaction - Perception, Devices and Applications
EditorsHideyuki Ando, Ki-Uk Kyung, Hiroyuki Kajimoto
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages59-61
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9784431556893
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Event1st International Conference on Haptic Interaction, Asia Haptics 2014 - Tsukuba, Japan
Duration: 2014 Nov 182014 Nov 20

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
Volume277
ISSN (Print)1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)1876-1119

Other

Other1st International Conference on Haptic Interaction, Asia Haptics 2014
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTsukuba
Period14/11/1814/11/20

Keywords

  • Aerial imaging
  • Floating touch panel
  • Midair interaction
  • Noncontact tactile feedback

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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