An investigation of ways to support older adults when using mobile interfaces

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dc.contributor.authorToy, Katelyn
dc.contributor.authorO'Meara, Edward
dc.contributor.authorKuber, Ravi
dc.contributor.authorSaulynas, Sidas
dc.date.accessioned2020-10-14T17:55:38Z
dc.date.available2020-10-14T17:55:38Z
dc.date.issued2017-07-27
dc.descriptioniConference 2017 Proceedingsen_US
dc.description.abstractIn this paper, we describe a study designed to examine the effects of modality, target size and other design features on task performance. The study has specifically focused on older adults when accessing a mobile interface. Twelve participants (aged 55-89) conducted a set of pointing and steering tasks. Targets 32px in size were found to be most effective to support pointing performance, while targets 64px in size assisted older adults when performing steering tasks. Shorter lasting steering tasks (6 seconds) were performed with lower levels of error compared with 12 second tasks. Guidance from the study offers a reference point for mobile developers interested in designing touch screen interfaces to cater to the needs of older adults.en_US
dc.description.urihttps://www.ideals.illinois.edu/handle/2142/96667en_US
dc.format.extent12 pagesen_US
dc.genreconference papers and proceedingsen_US
dc.identifierdoi:10.13016/m2d5st-lt9i
dc.identifier.citationToy, Katelyn; O'Meara, Edward; Kuber, Ravi; Saulynas, Sidas; An investigation of ways to support older adults when using mobile interfaces; iConference 2017 Proceedings; https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/handle/2142/96667en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.9776/17001
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/19868
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisheriConferenceen_US
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dc.titleAn investigation of ways to support older adults when using mobile interfacesen_US
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