A Comic-Style Chat System with Japanese Expression Techniques for More Expressive Communication

摘要

This paper proposes a comic-style chat interface that incorporates expression techniques of Japanese manga. Characters used in graphical chat systems can express a variety of visual information. The format of a comic is also used as a visual interface to express a user's states of mind or aspects. However, there is a problem that it is difficult to select drawings or the other components of comic, that match the emotion a user wants to express. By incorporating the techniques of Japanese manga, this paper attempts to explain how to create a screen with a simple reading order and a visual that easily conveys the selected emotions. The results of the experiment showed that the proposed system is superior to prevalent chat systems in conveying user's states of mind.