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TessalTable: Tile-based Creation of Patterns and Images

Abel Allison (Stanford University)
Sean Follmer (MIT Media Lab)
Hayes Raffle (Nokia Research)

Abstract

In this paper we introduce the TessalTable, a collaborative play system for learning about tessellations and symmetry through augmented pattern blocks. Children use tiles to ìpick upî a piece of an image or video. The tiles act as containers for visual content which can be arranged and rearranged anywhere on the application surface. The tile-based controls allow for simultaneous multi-user input. A preliminary study found that children understand and engage with the interface. The ability to arrange and rearrange dynamic images invites users to explore geometric patterns and connected motion.

Documents

http://tei-conf.org/10/uploads/Program/p203.pdf

Video

http://tei-conf.org/10/uploads/Program/dp272t.mp4

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