SOA thresholds for the perception of discrete/continuous tactile stimulation

Mohamad Eid, Georgios Korres, Camilla Birgitte Falk Jensen

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Abstract

In this paper we present an experiment to measure the upper and lower thresholds of the Stimulus Onset Asynchrony (SOA) for continuous/discrete apparent haptic motion. We focus on three stimulation parameters: the burst duration, the SOA time, and the inter-actuator distance (between successive actuation points). The experimental setup is based on a set of six (6) vibrotactile actuators to investigate effects of the inter-actuator distance (over the range 4 cm to 20 cm) on the respective SOA thresholds. We found that as the burst duration increases, subjects detected the simultaneous-discrete boundary at lower SOA. Furthermore, the larger the inter-actuator distance, the more linear the relationship between the burst duration and the SOA timing. Finally, the large range between lower and upper thresholds for SOA can be utilized to create continuous movement stimulation on the skin at 'varying speeds'. The results are discussed in reference to designing a tactile interface for providing continuous haptic motion with a desired speed of continuous tactile stimulation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2015 7th International Workshop on Quality of Multimedia Experience, QoMEX 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479989584
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2 2015
Event2015 7th International Workshop on Quality of Multimedia Experience, QoMEX 2015 - Costa Navarino, Messinia, Greece
Duration: May 26 2015May 29 2015

Publication series

Name2015 7th International Workshop on Quality of Multimedia Experience, QoMEX 2015

Other

Other2015 7th International Workshop on Quality of Multimedia Experience, QoMEX 2015
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityCosta Navarino, Messinia
Period5/26/155/29/15

Keywords

  • Funneling Illusion
  • Haptics Technologies
  • Tactile Interface Design
  • Vibrotactile Feedback

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
  • Human-Computer Interaction

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