Urine computer interaction to avoid spattering: Study of urination handling

Katsufumi Matsui; Kazunori Ogasawara; Emi Tamaki; Ken Iwasaki

doi:10.1145/2459236.2459250

Urine computer interaction to avoid spattering: Study of urination handling

Katsufumi Matsui^*, Kazunori Ogasawara, Emi Tamaki, Ken Iwasaki

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Abstract

To prevent spattering accidents during urination, an electrophone system is proposed. This system informs whether the urine flow reaches a "safety area." Eight sensors are mounted in this safety area. To define the safety area, spatter is checked based on the position of the urine flow. We determined appropriate distances and sizes for the targets and examined the data conforming to Fitts' Law. Then an electrophone prototype is built that generates sound feedback. The user controls their urine flow and enjoys the sounds. Future applications are discussed such as behavioural therapy or health care.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	4th Augmented Human International Conference, AH 2013
Pages	77-80
Number of pages	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/2459236.2459250
Publication status	Published - 2013
Externally published	Yes
Event	4th Augmented Human International Conference, AH 2013 - Stuttgart, Germany Duration: 2013 Mar 7 → 2013 Mar 8

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Name	ACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Conference

Conference	4th Augmented Human International Conference, AH 2013
Country/Territory	Germany
City	Stuttgart
Period	13/3/7 → 13/3/8

Keywords

Evaluation
Musical instrument
Urinal

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Software
Human-Computer Interaction
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Computer Networks and Communications

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Matsui, K, Ogasawara, K, Tamaki, E & Iwasaki, K 2013, Urine computer interaction to avoid spattering: Study of urination handling. in 4th Augmented Human International Conference, AH 2013. ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, pp. 77-80, 4th Augmented Human International Conference, AH 2013, Stuttgart, Germany, 13/3/7. https://doi.org/10.1145/2459236.2459250

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