Image schema and conceptual metaphor based whole body user interfaces

基于图像模式和概念隐喻的全身用户界面

• 批准号: 327677-2011
• 负责人: Antle, Alissa
• 金额: $ 1.02万
• 依托单位: Simon Fraser University
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
• 财政年份: 2015
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2015-01-01 至 2016-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=572096
• 关键词: Image; schema; conceptual; metaphor; based

FOCUS The focus of this research is on investigating the benefits of applying image schema theory and conceptual metaphor theory in the design of whole body user interfaces for children's interactive environments. Nintendo Wii is an example of a whole body user interface -- the system senses a wide range of body-based input actions that are used for system control. I will continue a trajectory of research in which I investigate if image schemata and conceptual metaphors can be leveraged in the design of whole body user interfaces in order to improve usability and enable effective reasoning. OBJECTIVES There are three sequential research projects spanning five years; all investigating the benefits embodied child-computer interaction. In the first project I will investigate the hypothesis that input spaces for whole body user interfaces that are based on image schematic patterns of action will improve the usability of such systems. In the second project I will explore the hypothesis that this approach will also improve learning outcomes related to children's reasoning in spatial domains. In the third project I will explore the hypothesis that using both image schemata and related conceptual metaphors will have benefits in abstract domains. SCIENTIFIC APPROACH The scientific approach relies on framing image schema theory and conceptual metaphor theory so that it can be applied systematically in whole body user interface designs. This is followed by developing prototypical user interfaces and conducting experimental lab studies using prototype systems as research instruments. The framework provides testable hypotheses based on specific motor-cognitive mechanisms which impact children's ability to use and reason with such systems. Specifically, I propose that exploiting primary image schemata (that develop early in life) in the interaction layer will provide effective interaction because it leverages implicit knowledge which is enacted during interaction with everyday objects and environments, and forms the basis for abstract reasoning.

本研究的重点是探讨应用意象图式理论和概念隐喻理论在儿童互动环境的全身用户界面设计中的益处。任天堂Wii就是一个全身用户界面的例子——系统可以感知各种基于身体的输入动作，这些动作用于系统控制。我将继续研究图像图式和概念隐喻是否可以在全身用户界面的设计中加以利用，以提高可用性和实现有效的推理。