Small Input Devices Used by the Elderly -: How Sensorimotor Transformation and Task Complexity Affect Interaction

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Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) often challenges the human motor system, especially when small input devices have to be used. An inclusive design of input devices for a broad user group has to be provided that assures an efficient and effective interaction with the device. Therefore, this paper focuses on aging effects and the usability of small input devices integrated into computer notebooks. In two experiments we examined the most common input devices with regard to sensorimotor transformation and with regard to task complexity. In both experiments we compared younger and older middle-aged adults to younger adult users. Especially for the younger and older middle-aged user group we found a more efficient use of the motion-controlled tool (touchpad) in comparison to the force-controlled tool (mini-joystick) to perform a rather simple task.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUniversal Access in Human-Computer Interaction : User and Context Diversity - 7th International Conference, UAHCI 2013, Held as Part of HCI International 2013, Proceedings
EditorsConstantine Stephanidis, Margherita Antona
Number of pages10
Volume2
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Publication date2013
Pages181–190
ISBN (print)978-3-642-39190-3
ISBN (electronic)978-3-642-39191-0
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Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event15th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction - HCI International 2013 - Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas, United States
Duration: 21.07.201326.07.2013
http://2013.hci.international/

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