2024/03/06 by J. J. Lee, Lee, JangHyeon, Lawrence H. Kim +1 · 2 citations
Neuroscience · Physics and Astronomy · #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Human-Computer Interaction (cs.HC) #Neuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations #Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2403.03875
openalex publication_date 2024/03/06 · openalex created_date 2024/03/08 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
Smartphones are integral to modern life, yet research highlights the cognitive drawbacks associated with their mere presence. While physically removing them can mitigate these effects, it is often inconvenient and may heighten anxiety due to prolonged separation. To address this, we use holographic augmented reality (AR) displays to visually diminish distractions with two interventions: 1) Visual Camouflage, which disguises the smartphone with a hologram that matches its size and blends with the background, making it less noticeable, and 2) Visual Substitution, which occludes the smartphone with a contextually relevant hologram, like books on a desk. In a study with 60 participants, we compared cognitive performance with the smartphone nearby, remote, and visually diminished by our AR interventions. Our findings show that the interventions significantly reduce cognitive impairment, with effects comparable to physically removing the smartphone. The adaptability of our approach opens new avenues to manage visual distractions in daily life.