Cross-Device Control and Interaction for Workstations using Mobile Devices

The proliferating use of mobile devices has paved the way for new possibilities in enhancing user interactions with workstations. This research paper investigates and demonstrates the practicality of utilizing mobile devices as controllers for workstations. We investigate a wide range of technologies, design considerations, and factors related to user experience. While analyzing the case studies and conducting experiments, we put forth both the positive and adverse effects observed with this novel approach. It is proved by the present study results that the application of mobile devices as controllers of workstations can bring substantial raise in productivity and ease to the end-user. Based on existing studies, this device-free approach addresses the problem of traditional workstation complementing peripherals with mobile technology at the present. This change in how humans interact with computers provokes a variety of efficiency advantages but at the same time provides new challenges such as security and interdevice integration. Focusing on all these complexities will allow the possibility of the full potential of the mobile devices in the capacity of the controller for the workstations.