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Branch Explorer: Leveraging Branching Narratives to Support Interactive 360° Video Viewing for Blind and Low Vision Users Open

Shuchang Xu, Xiaofu Jin, Wenshuo Zhang, Huamin Qu, Yukang Yan · 2025

360° videos enable users to freely choose their viewing paths, but blind and low vision (BLV) users are often excluded from this interactive experience. To bridge this gap, we present Branch Explorer, a system that transforms 360° videos i…

NeuroSync: Intent-Aware Code-Based Problem Solving via Direct LLM Understanding Modification Open

W. Zhang, Leixian Shen, Shuchang Xu, J. P. Wang, Jian Zhao , et al. · 2025

Conversational LLMs have been widely adopted by domain users with limited programming experience to solve domain problems. However, these users often face misalignment between their intent and generated code, resulting in frustration and r…

A Study on Using ChatGPT to Help Students With Dyslexia Learn Chinese and English Writing Open

Ka Yan Fung, Kwong Chiu Fung, Lik‐Hang Lee, Rick Tze Leung Lui, Huamin Qu , et al. · 2025

Purpose This study investigates the impact of large language models (LLMs), for example, ChatGPT, in inclusive education. Design/Approach/Methods We develop a ChatGPT-assisted writing system, namely CHATTING , to support students with dysl…

FundSelector: A visual analysis system for mutual fund selection Open

Fan Yan, Yong Wang, Xuanwu Yue, Wong Kam-Kwai, Rong Zhang , et al. · 2025

Mutual funds are one of the most important and popular investment ways for ordinary investors to maintain and increase the value of their assets. However, it is challenging for ordinary investors to select optimal mutual funds from thousan…

CineVision: An Interactive Pre-visualization Storyboard System for Director-Cinematographer Collaboration Open

Wei Zheng, Hongtao Wu, Lvmin Zhang, Xian Xu, Jiebo Luo , et al. · 2025

Effective communication between directors and cinematographers is fundamental in film production, yet traditional approaches relying on visual references and hand-drawn storyboards often lack the efficiency and precision necessary during p…

RhythmTA: A Visual-Aided Interactive System for ESL Rhythm Training via Dubbing Practice Open

Chang Chen, S. N. Song, Shuchang Xu, Z. Li, Huamin Qu , et al. · 2025

English speech rhythm, the temporal patterns of stressed syllables, is essential for English as a second language (ESL) learners to produce natural-sounding and comprehensible speech. Rhythm training is generally based on imitation of nati…

DataWink: Reusing and Adapting SVG-based Visualization Examples with Large Multimodal Models Open

Liwenhan Xie, Yanna Lin, Can Liu, Huamin Qu, Xinhuan Shu · 2025

Creating aesthetically pleasing data visualizations remains challenging for users without design expertise or familiarity with visualization tools. To address this gap, we present DataWink, a system that enables users to create custom visu…

Design Patterns of Human-AI Interfaces in Healthcare Open

Ruilong Sheng, Chuhan Shi, Saïd Lotfi, Shiyi Liu, Adam Perer , et al. · 2025

Human-AI interfaces play a crucial role in advancing practices and research within the healthcare domain. However, designing such interfaces presents a substantial challenge for designers. In this paper, we propose systematic guidance for …

Multi Layered Autonomy and AI Ecologies in Robotic Art Installations Open

Baoyang Chen, Xian Xu, Huamin Qu · 2025

This paper presents Symbiosis of Agents , a large-scale installation by artist Baoyang Chen, integrating AI-driven robotic agents within an immersive, reflective environment, foregrounding the delicate balance between machine agency and ar…

Targeted control of fast prototyping through domain-specific interface Open

Yu-Zhe Shi, Mingchen Liu, Hongxu Ma, Qiao Xu, Huamin Qu , et al. · 2025

Industrial designers have long sought a natural and intuitive way to achieve the targeted control of prototype models -- using simple natural language instructions to configure and adjust the models seamlessly according to their intentions…

PIPE: Physics-Informed Position Encoding for Alignment of Satellite Images and Time Series Open

Haobo Li, Eunho Jung, Zixin Chen, Zhaowei Wang, Yuneng Wang , et al. · 2025

Multimodal time series forecasting is foundational in various fields, such as utilizing satellite imagery and numerical data for predicting typhoons in climate science. However, existing multimodal approaches primarily focus on utilizing t…

The Jade Gateway to Trust: Exploring How Socio-Cultural Perspectives Shape Trust Within Chinese NFT Communities Open

Yifan Cao, Reza Hadi Mogavi, Meng Xia, Leo Yu‐Ho Lo, Xiao-Qing Zhang , et al. · 2025

Today's world is witnessing an unparalleled rate of technological transformation. The emergence of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has transformed how we handle digital assets and value. These tokens have captured the interest of scholars and b…

Dynamic visualization design of visual symbols using interactive genetic algorithm Open

Min Yin, Huamin Qu, Kailing Zhang · 2025

Reflecting on Design Paradigms of Animated Data Video Tools Open

Leixian Shen, Haotian Li, Yun Wang, Huamin Qu · 2025

TangibleNet: Synchronous Network Data Storytelling through Tangible Interactions in Augmented Reality Open

Kentaro Takahira, Wong Kam-Kwai, Leni Yang, Xian Xu, Takanori Fujiwara , et al. · 2025

Synchronous data-driven storytelling with network visualizations presents significant challenges due to the complexity of real-time manipulation of network components. While existing research addresses asynchronous scenarios, there is a la…

InterLink: Linking Text with Code and Output in Computational Notebooks Open

Yanna Lin, Leni Yang, Haotian Li, Huamin Qu, Dominik Moritz · 2025

"You'll Be Alice Adventuring in Wonderland!" Processes, Challenges, and Opportunities of Creating Animated Virtual Reality Stories Open

Lin-Ping Yuan, Feilin Han, Liwenhan Xie, J. Z. Zhang, Jian Zhao , et al. · 2025

Animated virtual reality (VR) stories, combining the presence of VR and the artistry of computer animation, offer a compelling way to deliver messages and evoke emotions. Motivated by the growing demand for immersive narrative experiences,…

DanmuA11y: Making Time-Synced On-Screen Video Comments (Danmu) Accessible to Blind and Low Vision Users via Multi-Viewer Audio Discussions Open

Shuchang Xu, Xiaofu Jin, Huamin Qu, Yukang Yan · 2025

By overlaying time-synced user comments on videos, Danmu creates a co-watching experience for online viewers. However, its visual-centric design poses significant challenges for blind and low vision (BLV) viewers. Our formative study ident…

Precision medicine in the prediction of metachronous liver metastasis in rectal cancer: Applications and challenges Open

X. Ye, Huamin Qu, Chao Yang, Wei Teng, Yanping Chen , et al. · 2025

Rectal cancer is a major global health concern, and metachronous liver metastasis (MLM) significantly worsens patient prognosis. Advances in imaging and machine learning have led to the development of radiomics models, particularly those u…

Prompting Generative AI with Interaction-Augmented Instructions Open

Leixian Shen, Haotian Li, Yifang Wang, Xing Xie, Huamin Qu · 2025

The emergence of generative AI (GenAI) models, including large language models and text-to-image models, has significantly advanced the synergy between humans and AI with not only their outstanding capability but more importantly, the intu…

Xavier: Toward Better Coding Assistance in Authoring Tabular Data Wrangling Scripts Open

Yunfan Zhou, Xiwen Cai, Qiming Shi, Yanwei Huang, Haotian Li , et al. · 2025

Data analysts frequently employ code completion tools in writing custom scripts to tackle complex tabular data wrangling tasks. However, existing tools do not sufficiently link the data contexts such as schemas and values with the code bei…

Reflection on Data Storytelling Tools in the Generative AI Era from the Human-AI Collaboration Perspective Open

Haotian Li, Yun Wang, Huamin Qu · 2025

Human-AI collaborative tools attract attentions from the data storytelling community to lower the expertise barrier and streamline the workflow. The recent advance in large-scale generative AI techniques, e.g., large language models (LLMs)…

Understanding Screenwriters' Practices, Attitudes, and Future Expectations in Human-AI Co-Creation Open

Yuying Tang, Haotian Li, Minghe Lan, Xiaojuan Ma, Huamin Qu · 2025

With the rise of AI technologies and their growing influence in the screenwriting field, understanding the opportunities and concerns related to AI's role in screenwriting is essential for enhancing human-AI co-creation. Through semi-struc…

InterLink: Linking Text with Code and Output in Computational Notebooks Open

Yanna Lin, Leni Yang, Haotian Li, Huamin Qu, Dominik Moritz · 2025

Computational notebooks, widely used for ad-hoc analysis and often shared with others, can be difficult to understand because the standard linear layout is not optimized for reading. In particular, related text, code, and outputs may be sp…

Reflecting on Design Paradigms of Animated Data Video Tools Open

Leixian Shen, Haotian Li, Yun Wang, Huamin Qu · 2025

Animated data videos have gained significant popularity in recent years. However, authoring data videos remains challenging due to the complexity of creating and coordinating diverse components (e.g., visualization, animation, audio, etc.)…

Exploring Spatial Hybrid User Interface for Visual Sensemaking Open

Wai Tong, Heng Li, Meng Xia, Wong Kam-Kwai, Ting-Chuen Pong , et al. · 2025

We built a spatial hybrid system that combines a personal computer (PC) and virtual reality (VR) for visual sensemaking, addressing limitations in both environments. Although VR offers immense potential for interactive data visualization (…

Exploring the impact of robot interaction on learning engagement: a comparative study of two multi-modal robots Open

Ka Yan Fung, Kwong Chiu Fung, Tze Leung Rick Lui, Kuen Fung Sin, Lik‐Hang Lee , et al. · 2025

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in using robots within educational environments due to their potential to augment student engagement and motivation. However, current research has not adequately addressed the effectivenes…

Memory Reviver: Supporting Photo-Collection Reminiscence for People with Visual Impairment via a Proactive Chatbot Open

Shuchang Xu, Chang Chen, Zichen Liu, Xiaofu Jin, Lin-Ping Yuan , et al. · 2025

Reminiscing with photo collections offers significant psychological benefits but poses challenges for people with visual impairment (PVI). Their current reliance on sighted help restricts the flexibility of this activity. In response, we e…

Automated Constraint Specification for Job Scheduling by Regulating Generative Model with Domain-Specific Representation Open

Yu-Zhe Shi, Q. Xu, Y. W. Li, Mingchen Liu, Huamin Qu , et al. · 2025

Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) systems have become indispensable for modern manufacturing operations, enabling optimized resource allocation and production efficiency in increasingly complex and dynamic environments. While algorith…

Unmasking Deceptive Visuals: Benchmarking Multimodal Large Language Models on Misleading Chart Question Answering Open

Zixin Chen, Sicheng Song, KaShun Shum, Yanna Lin, Rui Sheng , et al. · 2025

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