Eric Tobias
ABSTRACT
In this paper, we describe a new software framework for tangible tabletop interfaces: TULIP. The framework uses an abstraction layer to receive information from computer vision frameworks, such as reacTIVision, and a widget model based on MCRit to enable rapid application development. TULIP applies Software Engineering principles such as Separation of Concerns to remain extensible and simple while providing support for tangible interaction. TULIP implements a widget model and defines a program flow. This paper will show the different considerations during the conception and design of TULIP before illustrating its use with a tangible application developed for a national project.
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Index Terms
- TULIP: a widget-based software framework for tangible tabletop interfaces
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