In recent years a large number of new computer-based musical instruments have been created. While a number of these have implemented a degree of non-audio feedback as a performance aid (which generally takes the form of either haptics or visuals), the majority have tended to focus specifically (and perhaps understandably) on the audio output, and have neglected other forms of feedback. This pap...

The article describes the background and the detailed history of computer icons featured in graphical interfaces—complete with visual examples and short descriptions of 21 interfaces (from 1981’s Xerox Star to upcoming BeOS Zeta). There is also a breakdown of various icon properties (such as size, style or number of colours). The article ends with a quick glimpse into the future and a conclusio...

Two studies examined effects of computer-assisted (CA) teaching methods in introductory psychology classes. In Study 1, we provided students with lectures supplemented with either overhead transparencies or CA visuals. In Study 2, we compared students who used an optional Web site with students who did not. In both studies we held constant lecture content, course instructor, exams, and assignme...

In this paper we describe an interaction framework which classifies musicians’ interactions with virtual musical instruments into three modes: instrumental, ornamental and conversational. We argue that conversational interactions are the most difficult to design for, but also the most interesting. To illustrate our approach to designing for conversational interactions we describe the performanc...

This paper focuses on the development of a haptic recording and modelling system. Currently being evaluated for multiple uses in surgery and manufacturing, this recording system evaluates haptic data captured via a robotic ann coupled with realtime high-resolution load cell. This data is then analysed and validated against previous samples and a generated model before being logged for playback ...

Complex Information for Anesthesiologists Presented Quickly and ClearlyInfographic created by Jonathan P. Wanderer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, James Rathmell, Brigham Women’s Health Care/Harvard School. Illustration Annemarie Johnson, Vivo Visuals. Address correspondence to Dr. Wanderer: [email protected].

Question: What do the following items have in common? ■ iPhones ■ Avatar 3D (James Cameron’s new movie) ■ Digital SLR cameras ■ LCD digital televisions Answer: They are all evidence that consumers strongly prefer products with “stunning” visuals. This white paper shows how these trends towards new features and faster introduction rates of new models are fueling increased FPGA use within high-de...

DigiWall is a hybrid between a climbing wall and a computer game. The climbing grips are equipped with touch sensors and lights. The interface has no computer screen. Instead sound and music are principle drivers of DigiWall interaction models. The gaming experience combines sound and music with physical movement and the sparse visuals of the climbing grips. The DigiWall soundscape carries both...

Rapid prototyping (RP) is an emerging technology which is having a significant impact on product development cycle time and management. This technology enables the making of objects directly from computer models within the time and cost parameters needed by engineers to develop new products and prepare them for manufacture in quantities. RP is a multidisciplinary as well as fast evolving techno...

Music is primarily auditory but also includes visual elements such as: notation or mental images while hearing music. Music television like MTV or the visualization of music by visual jockeys (VJs) are further examples of combining music with images. However, not much is known about the interaction between auditory and visual representation and perception [1]. How can graphic visualizations int...