Jakob Leitner

Human Media, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria

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Jakob Leitner is a researcher whose work sits at the exciting intersection of human-computer interaction, mixed reality, and tangible user interfaces. His most significant contributions center on reimagining how we interact with digital content by blending physical and virtual worlds. Leitner is best known for his work on **IncreTable**, a pioneering mixed-reality tabletop game that allows users to solve puzzles by combining real and virtual game pieces, demonstrating a novel approach to interactive entertainment. This work, published in 2008, has garnered **53 citations** and remains a touchstone in the field of tabletop gaming. He further explored this domain in his 2009 paper on physical interfaces for tabletop games, which has **27 citations**. Beyond gaming, Leitner contributed to the development of **CRISTAL**, a system for controlling smart home devices through intuitive touch-based actions, earning **10 citations**. Through these projects, Leitner has helped shape our understanding of how to create more seamless and engaging interactions between people and technology, paving the way for more intuitive interfaces in both entertainment and domestic environments.