Introduction

Imagine walking up to a screen and being able to control it with nothing but the motions of your hands. Want to click on the button in the bottom corner, simply move your hand and watch the cursor move with it. Not interested in the current slide? Simple wave and see the next one come up. Can't read what's on the screen? Do a simple gesture and watch the material zoom in. 

Technology used is Microsoft Kinect, with further developed in motion tracking. Special features of Microsoft Kinect include allowing users to interact with the software simply by moving their body. Additionally, an open source software called Vodigi took advantage of this and added support in the latest version of their software, in which Kinect replaced the mouse.  Using this technology means economical advantage from purchase to maintenance compared to touchscreens as there will be no physical contact between users and the display required.

First ever. Combining and utilizing these technologies in our interactive digital signage display will be something new that helps Carleton Engineering distinguish itself from the rest of the campus and other engineering schools across the country. 

The directory is the main content of this interactive display in which the layout and the interaction method has been completely redesigned to enhance the user experience of visitors to our department. A few other contents and features are added along with the directory to take advantage of the display’s location and the technology we were able to manipulate.

We are group of Engineering and Design students
developing the Interactive Multimedia Display (IMD)
in Carleton University's Faculty of Engineering & Design.

This blog is dedicated to documenting this project.