Key Points
We overlay cues for turning points and travel directions on an optical see-through head-mounted display. Subjective assessments with users walking outdoors examine how clearly the system communicates directions and how much users like it.
Abstract
Would outdoor directions be easier to follow if turning points and travel directions appeared over the scene in front of us? We investigated this question using a compact, lightweight head-mounted display. This device lets users see the real world through it while information is added to their view.
We developed a navigation system that places cues for where to turn and which way to go within a walking user's field of view. We focused on users' impressions, which had not been adequately assessed in earlier development. After using the system outdoors, participants rated it through a questionnaire.
Adding these cues improved participants' ratings of how clearly they understood the turning points and travel directions. Statistical analysis supported this difference. The results also showed that the display helped users rate the outdoor navigation system more favorably.
Publications
- Yuji Makimura, Aya Shiraiwa, Masashi Nishiyama, Yoshio Iwai,
Visual Effects of Turning Point and Travel Direction for Outdoor Navigation using Head-Mounted Display, Proceedings of 21st International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCII), vol. 9, pp. 235 - 246, July 2019. - Yuji Makimura, Hiroki Yoshimura, Masashi Nishiyama, Yoshio Iwai,
Decreasing Physical Burden using the Following Effect and a Superimposed Navigation System, Proceedings of 19th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCII), no. 10, pp. 533 - 543, July 2017.
Publication (Japanese)
- 西山 正志, 岩井 儀雄,
CGアバタの先導による道案内とその肉体的負担評価,
VR/AR技術の開発動向と最新応用事例, 第13章第1節, pp.513-517, 技術情報協会, February 2018.
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