Project Members: 
k7lim
Ken-ichi Ueda
Lora Oehlberg
Description
Point 'n' Ping (PnP) is a system for auditorially drawing someone's attention to an object. When one user ("The Pointer") points at an object, the other use ("The Listener" or "The Bat") hears a ping that seems to be coming from the object, but actually originates from a pair of headphones.
Potential Use Cases
PnP could be applicable whenever speaking or physical contact are impossible, impracticle, or socially inappropriate. For example:
- SCUBA diving
- loud social gatherings (e.g. concerts, clubs)
- hunting
- military applications
- libraries
Implementation IntentionsThe system would include
- headphones
- positioning sensor system to determine distance and direction between a pair of users
- augmented glove with range finding
Our initial plan is to prototype PnP using laser range finders in the gloves, with a belt-mounted position sensor, and circumaural headphones. At present, we're still considering options for the position sensors (e.g. GPS), but would appreciate some suggestions
Concept SketchesPoint 'n' Ping 1 Point 'n' Ping 2
Alternative Names
- "Poit"
- "The Bat Belt"
- "The Voice Hurler"