ISO/IEC 30113-11:2017

INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 30113-11
First edition
2017-08
Information technology — Gesture-
based interfaces across devices and
methods —
Part 11:
Single-point gestures for common
system actions
Technologies de l'information — Interfaces gestuelles entre dispositifs
et méthodes —
Partie 11: Gestes à point unique pour actions courantes du système
Reference number
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 General . 2
5 Types of gestures . 2
5.1 Mediated gesture . . 2
5.2 Direct touch gesture . 2
5.3 Non-contact gesture . 3
5.4 Descriptions of gestures . 3
6 Gesture adaptation . 4
7 Movement metaphor . 4
7.1 General . 4
7.2 Consideration of the movement metaphor . 6
8 Descriptions of the single-point gestures . 6
8.1 General . 6
8.2 Directional gestures . 7
8.2.1 General. 7
8.2.2 “Left” gesture . 8
8.2.3 “Right” gesture .10
8.2.4 “Up” gesture .11
8.2.5 “Down” gesture . . .13
8.2.6 “Forward” gesture .14
8.2.7 “Backward” gesture .16
8.2.8 “Clockwise rotation” gesture .17
8.2.9 “Counter-clockwise rotation” gesture .18
8.3 Command gestures .20
8.3.1 General.20
8.3.2 “Tap” gesture .21
8.3.3 “Displace” gesture .22
8.3.4 “Double-tap” gesture .23
8.3.5 “Tap and hold” gesture . . .24
8.3.6 “Horizontal wave” gesture .25
8.3.7 “Vertical wave” gesture . .26
9 System level functions .28
10 Common functions across applications .29
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Foreword
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Introduction
A single-point gesture is generated by a user with a pointer [which includes an input device (e.g. a mouse,
a stylus, etc.) or a body part (e.g. a fingertip, a hand, etc.)] providing gesture actions using a single point
of interest (POI). The gesture can be recognized and interpreted as a command which is understood by
platforms, systems or applications running information and communications technology (ICT) systems.
If the user feels that the gesture is natural and it is convenient and comfortable to generate, he/she can
easily utilize the gesture for the applications on the ICT systems without spending an excessive amount
of time learning and practising how to use the gesture.
A single-point gesture is used in several commercially-available ICT systems including personal
computers, smart televisions, smart phones and video game consoles. There is a need for an International
Standard to define the single-point gesture so that a user does not get confused if a gesture is associated
with a different command for another application. Potential variety and inconsistency among single-
point gestures might cause a serious usability problem in using applications on ICT systems.
This document presents descriptions of single-point gestures and their corresponding gesture
commands for system level functions and common functions across applications on ICT systems. The
system level functions include functions for selecting, initiating, terminating, resuming and restarting
applications which are handled by operating systems or platforms. The common functions across
applications are also identified. These functions include navigating menus, opening and closing objects,
“help”, “undo”, “redo”, and so on.
The single-point gestures will harmonize with other gestures of multiple POIs. It is expected that users
can execute applications more easily and without confusion by utilizing the single-point gestures. The
gestures are to be performed by the users regardless of a specific recognition technique, a certain
interaction method or a device. The focus of this document is on the users and their cognitive aspects.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC 30113-11:2017(E)
Information technology — Gesture-based interfaces across
devices and methods —
Part 11:
Single-point gestures for common system actions
1 Scope
This document defines single-point gestures for common system actions used in information and
communication technology (ICT) systems. It specifies movements for clear and classified gestures
recognized by the systems and applications. The single-point gestures are performed using an input
device (e.g. a mouse, a stylus, etc.) or a body part (e.g. a fingertip, a hand, etc.). These single-point
gestures are intended to operate in a consistent manner regardless of the system, platform, application
or device.
NOTE ICT systems include, but are not limited to, digital televisions, set-top boxes, video game consoles,
communication devices, Internet devices, entertainment devices and personal computers.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO/IEC 30113-1:2015, Information technology — User interface — Gesture-based interfaces across
devices and methods — Part 1: Framework
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
point of interest
POI
specific point location that a user utilizes to formulate a gesture
3.2
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