TUImod
Published on Pervasive 2008 [pdf]
Tangible interaction is a possibility to add digital functionality to arbitrary physical objects and becomes more and more a field of active research.
Most applications in this field rely on physical objects in different forms that can be recognized by the hosting computer system.
TUImod is a modular system of physical objects with different features.
It supports fast prototyping of tangible user interfaces by providing a broad range of elements that can easily be assembled into a variety of objects exhibiting different features.
The strength of this system lies in its modular structure, allowing a huge number of object designs.
TUImod objects combine the following three element types:
User Interface Elements (UI) determine the object's identity in the user's view;
Physical Functionality Elements (PF) add physical functionality to the object;
Computer Interface Elements (CI) determine the object's identity, position and orientation for the computer.
You may contact us to get more information on the building process or to get a copy of the files to build your own TUImod objects.