[DC] Mixed Reality Interaction for Mobile Knowledge Work

Abstract

Knowledge workers typically work on some kind of computer and other than an internet connection, they rarely need access to specific work environments or devices. This makes it feasible for them to also work in different environments or in mobile settings, like public transportation. In such spaces comfort and productivity could be decreased due to hardware limitations like small screen sizes or input devices and environmental clutter. Mixed reality (MR) has the potential to solve such issues. It can provide the user with additional display space that can even include the third dimension. It can open up new possibilities for interacting with virtual content using gestures or spatially tracked devices. And it can allow the users to modify the work environment according to their personal preferences. This doctoral thesis aims at exploring the challenges of using MR for mobile knowledge work and how to effectively support knowledge worker tasks through appropriate interaction techniques.