Layerable Apps: Comparing Concurrent and Exclusive Display of Augmented Reality Applications

Brandon Huynh, Abby Wysopal, Vivian Ross, Jason Orlosky, Tobias Hollerer

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Abstract

Current augmented reality (AR) interfaces are often designed for interacting with one application at a time, significantly limiting a user's ability to concurrently interact with and switch between multiple applications or modalities that could run in parallel. In this work, we introduce an application model called Layerable Apps, which supports a variety of AR application types while enabling multitasking through concurrent execution, fast application switching, and the ability to layer application views to adjust the degree of augmentation to the user's preference. We evaluated Layerable Apps through a within-subjects user study (n=44), compared against a traditional single-focus application model on a split-information task involving the simultaneous use of multiple applications. We report the results of our study, where we found differences in quantitative task performance, favoring Layerable mode. We also analyzed app usage patterns, spatial awareness, and overall preferences between both modes as well as between experienced and novice AR users.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR 2022
EditorsHenry Duh, Ian Williams, Jens Grubert, J. Adam Jones, Jianmin Zheng
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages857-863
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781665453257
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes
Event21st IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR 2022 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: Oct 17 2022Oct 21 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR 2022

Conference

Conference21st IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR 2022
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period10/17/2210/21/22

Keywords

  • Human computer interaction (HCI)
  • Human-centered computing
  • Interaction design
  • Interaction design process and methods
  • Interaction paradigms
  • Mixed/augmented reality
  • User interface design

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Media Technology

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