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Ledo, D., Aseniero, B.A., Greenberg, S., Boring, S. and Tang, A. (2013)
OneSpace: Shared Depth-Corrected Video Interaction. In Proc. ACM CHI 2013 Extended Abstracts – CHI’13. (Paris, France), 6 pages, April 27 – May 3.
Type: Refereed conference (short paper and poster).
Earlier version: Report 2012-1033-16.
DOI: 10.1145/2468356.2468534
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Abstract.
Video conferencing commonly employs a video portal metaphor to connect individuals from remote spaces. In this work, we explore an alternate metaphor, a shared depth-mirror, where video images of two spaces are fused into a single shared, depth-corrected video space. We realize this metaphor in OneSpace, where the space respects virtual spatial relationships between people and objects as if all parties were looking at a mirror together. We report preliminary observations of OneSpace’s use, noting that it encourages cross-site, full-body interactions, and that participants employed the depth cues in their interactions. Based on these observations, we argue that the depth mirror offers new opportunities for shared video interaction.
Keywords: Video communication; media spaces.