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    • Haptics
    • Assistive Technology

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    • Presenting spatial information to visually impaired users is a significant challenge in nonvisual interaction.
    • Existing vibrotactile Tactons offer limited spatial feedback.
    • Pin array technology presents a novel approach for tactile feedback.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design and evaluate static and dynamic Tactons using a pin array for fingertip stimulation.
    • To assess the distinguishability of different pin array Tacton forms for directional guidance.
    • To investigate the impact of multi-parameter Tacton design on information perception.

    Main Methods:

    • Designing static and dynamic Tactons with defined basic components for pin array stimulation.
    • Conducting user tests to evaluate the distinguishability of various pin array Tacton sets.
    • Developing and testing applications (maze exploration, circuit exploration) with visually impaired users.

    Main Results:

    • Usable patterns for static, wave, and blinking pin array Tactons were identified for guiding users in eight directions.
    • Structuring Tactons with multiple independent parameters significantly increased perceived information.
    • Visually impaired users successfully utilized the Tacton-based applications.

    Conclusions:

    • Pin array Tactons offer a viable solution for conveying spatial information to visually impaired users.
    • Multi-parameter Tacton design enhances the richness of nonvisual feedback.
    • The developed Tactons and applications demonstrate practical utility in assistive technology.