Reconciling paper and tablets
James Dumesny, Martin Tomitsch · 2014
Despite the increasing use of tablet computers, there is evidence that paper still plays an important role for recording ideas and knowledge. Research on tablet usage suggests that they are seen to have a complementary role to that of paper. However, current methods of transferring paper-based information onto a digital device are limited to transcribing, scanning and taking a picture. We present a design study that investigates better-integrated ways of linking paper-based information with digital documents, such as websites or files. Our solution leverages new transparent display technologies for providing a direct augmentation of paper-based information while at the same time being capable of displaying associated digital documents. Through a series of design iterations and user evaluations, we identified interaction mappings for this new type of augmented reality as well as considerations for future implementations of transparent mobile devices.