Wiimote as an Input Device in Google Earth Visualization and Navigation: A User Study Comparing Two Alternatives

Abstract

This paper presents a user study performed to compare the usability of the Wiimote as an input device to visualize information and navigate in Google Earth using two different configurations. This study had the collaboration of 15 participants which performed a set of tasks using the Wiimote as an input device while the image was projected on a common projection screen, as well as a mouse on a desktop. Results show that most users clearly preferred one of the Wiimote configurations over the other, and over the mouse; moreover, they had better performances using the preferred configuration, and found it easier to use.