A Study on Funbrella : a System Recording and Replaying Vibration through Umbrella Axis

Abstract

Rain changes its complexion based on the time and the place. Each aspect of rain provides a unique impression, so experiencing it in distant places and different times would be a new way of sharing information. To represent rain, we focused on an umbrella as a user interface to connect humans and rain. Generally, people experience rain with sounds, sights, or sometimes smells; however, in our proposed system, we exploit the vibration perceived through an umbrella's handle to let people feel the rain. With Funbrella, you will find how many complexions rain has because it gives you opportunities to feel and enjoy various kinds of rain that is recorded as real vibration data with itself.