spatial interfaces need to allow us to point

This is a discussion specifically the With others category of experience types.

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For any spatial computing platform to be more than just a personal workstation, it needs to jump the chasm of allowing two wearers to share the same space (either at home, or at a destination) and point at objects with confidence.

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This belief comes from my understanding of UX and social dynamics. The physicality of sharing the same space feels important.

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It’s important to understand what someone is looking at (even if it’s just them looking down at their phone).

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It’s important for the “virtual” nature of the interface to fall away, and for the group members to begin operating with the standard comforts of sharing a physical space. And I think that idea is embodied by the physical act of pointing to show something virtual to someone else who’s next to you.

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This is one of the reasons why video calling is difficult. We don’t share the full space with the other user, and thus

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There is also the element of the communication delay, but that shouldn’t be an issue in the With others scenario

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