Touch Screen User Interfaces for Older Adults: Button Size and Spacing.

Authors :: Hutchison, David
Kanade, Takeo
Kittler, Josef
Kleinberg, Jon M.
Mattern, Friedemann
Mitchell, John C.
Naor, Moni
Nierstrasz, Oscar
Pandu Rangan, C.
Steffen, Bernhard
Sudan, Madhu
Terzopoulos, Demetri
Tygar, Doug
Vardi, Moshe Y.
Weikum, Gerhard
Stephanidis, Constantine
Jin, Zhao Xia
Plocher, Tom
Kiff, Liana
Source :: Universal Acess in Human Computer Interaction. Coping with Diversity; 2007, p933-941, 9p
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: This study investigated the optimal button size and spacing for touch screen user interfaces intended for use by older adults. Current recommendations in the literature are aimed at general audiences and fail to consider the specific needs of older adults. Three independent variables, button size, button spacing, and manual dexterity were studied in two experiments that measured reaction time, accuracy and user preferences. Design recommendations for touch screen button size and spacing for older adults are stated based on these experiments. The paper also discusses the role of manual dexterity in designing appropriate touch screen interfaces for older adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Language :: English
ISBNs :: 9783540732785
Database :: Supplemental Index
Journal :: Universal Acess in Human Computer Interaction. Coping with Diversity
Publication Type :: Book
Accession number :: 33420351
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-73279-2_104