TacTiles for Ambient Intelligence and Interactive Sonification

摘要

In this paper we introduce tacTiles, a novel wireless modular tactile sensitive surface element attached to a deformable textile, designed as a lay-on for surfaces such as chairs, sofas, floor or other furniture. tacTiles can be used as interface for human-computer interaction or ambient information systems. We give a full account on the hardware and show applications that demonstrate real-time sonification for process monitoring and biofeedback. Finally we sketch ideas for using tacTiles paired with sonification for interaction games.