A Usability Evaluation of Mobile Application: A Review on Usability Model for the Deaf

Abstract

Usability is an important attribute that need more concentration in determining the production of a successful mobile application. Currently mobile applications for the deaf has increased tremendously with the increase of the usage of mobile phones. However, usability evaluation model that best suits the evaluation for mobile application for the deaf is rather very general. Usability of the mobile application for the deaf is very limited that makes the evaluation more challenging and difficult. This study reviews the current usability models provide guidelines and usability dimensions used by researchers and discuss the trend for future evaluation of mobile applications for deaf. Result shows that usability for mobile application for the deaf are limited. This study helps mobile developers and evaluators in evaluating mobile application for the deaf.

Technology support for the inclusion of deaf students in mainstream schools: a summary of research from 2007 to 2017

“…In the context of mobile learning, Nathan et al elaborated on a usability evaluation model applied to the design of mobile applications for DHH people. They suggested that future work should focus on establishing guidelines for the design of mobile applications for DHH education [23]. Furthermore, other researchers have argued that more research is needed in the area of online learning and the types of practices that make inclusion possible.…”

Validating the Usability Evaluation Model for Hearing Impaired Mobile Application

“…Usability commonly referred as a guideline for measuring usability of the system using models. These models provide insight into measurements to be used for usability analysis data collection [1]. Models such as International Standard Organization (ISO) 9241-11 [2] and Nielsen"s (2005) [3] model are among the common usability evaluation models that will be used in user evaluation to identify the issues [1].…”

“…These models provide insight into measurements to be used for usability analysis data collection [1]. Models such as International Standard Organization (ISO) 9241-11 [2] and Nielsen"s (2005) [3] model are among the common usability evaluation models that will be used in user evaluation to identify the issues [1]. However, when a specific targeted user application is developed, the user's requirement must be incorporated into the application.…”

“…Mobile phones once have only been used for answering calls now have grown up for muti use among the users. Many have gained benefits from various use of the mobile phone [1]. As this is the case, mobile phone does not bound only for the normal people but benefits the disabled people around the world as well.…”

“…As this is the case, mobile phone does not bound only for the normal people but benefits the disabled people around the world as well. The compatibility of these mobile phones and its applications are being studied continuously as an objective to enhance the usability of all type of people as said in [1] to be more useable.…”