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カンファレンス (国際) Preliminary Study on the Effects of On-Screen Tactile Feedback on Virtual Joystick Interaction
Kaoru Shirane (University of Tsukuba), Riku Tsunoda (University of Tsukuba), Hiroki Matsuda (University of Tsukuba), Yuto Wada (University of Tsukuba), Takumi Masuda (University of Tsukuba), Tomohiro Honda (University of Tsukuba), Kaori Ikematsu, Buntarou Shizuki (University of Tsukuba)
The 37th Australian Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (OzCHI 2025)
2025.11.28
A virtual joystick is a common method of manipulation in mobile games that rely on touchscreen input to manipulate on-screen objects. However, without visual confirmation, users have difficulty reliably perceiving the joystick’s center position or the movement direction from the center. The consequent mismatch between the user’s perceived touch location and the actual touch location can lead to unintended inputs. To address this issue, we use an inexpensive and easily attachable/detachable screen protector engraved with tactile patterns, thereby providing tactile feedback during joystick use. To examine the effectiveness of this solution, we conducted a study with 12 participants under four tactile feedback conditions: the presence or absence of a center tactile feedback, and the presence or absence of a frame tactile feedback. The results showed that all tactile feedback conditions produced more accurate center positioning and direction inputs than the no feedback condition.
Paper :
Preliminary Study on the Effects of On-Screen Tactile Feedback on Virtual Joystick Interaction
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