Abstract Version I

Getting really stressed about the actual build (the gesture recognizer is killing me) and limiting the scope. Not implementing the menu display unless I have time. Need to have a chat about this tomorrow.

Here a version of the abstract below. Blue bits just some guidelines for me.
Question relating to it:

1. Not sure about the tense needed. Written this if future because I assume it's based on the reader reading it BEFORE the document
2. Conclusion before the document is written. ?

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Wiidia – A Gestural Media Interface

Abstract:

Purpose:
To develop a 3 dimensional control interface for systems that are controlled either by 1 or 2 dimensional devices. The aim is control of multiple media system which can run concurrently using a ‘Nintendo Wii Remote Control’.

Scope
The control device is restricted to the device’s gestural control abilities. The single dimensional capacities of the remote are implemented for control device comparison.

The systems included are media player applications. Functional control for the interface is limited to tasks considered common and popular to the media systems.

The interface includes the ability to control multiple media systems concurrently. The interface itself is multimodal, whicl the systems it controls are to be considered as single mode. The interface provides a solution to the problems associated with mode error whi9ch arises from this.

Method

The control method is reached through analysis of current input devices related to the systems, the capabilities of the selected controller and the issues related to gestural interfaces.

The gestures are developed and explained through examination of gestural notations, movement analysis of proposed gestures and a gestural review with users.

Reviews of current and popular media player interfaces are performed and include examination of their menu structures and the functionality provided. Furthermore, important functionality related to media player is examined through user interviews. The results of these reviews and interviews are developed into the working functionality provided by the system.

Results

Recommendation

Conclusions

The interface provides a unique control method for media player control. The interface provides a fun and intuitive way of controlling media devices, expert users will find the interface only useful in specific contexts.