Swipe-it!: One-handed Thumb-tip Interaction for Text Editing in AR

We propose an intuitive one-hand text editor called "Swipe-it" for wearable devices in augmented reality (AR) applications. We use thumb-tip interaction, specifically using swiping and tapping gestures for text navigation, selection, and manipulation. Our solution incorporates speed recognition, allowing users to control the amount of text selected based on the speed of their swiping gestures. The system also uses pressure sensing to switch between text navigation and selection modes. A hardware prototype is developed, combining IMU and pressure sensors. Data processing and classification techniques are employed to recognize the thumb-tip gestures accurately. The implementation demonstrates the potential of thumb-tip interaction for text editing in AR environments, providing a portable and intuitive input method.