Effects of culture and age on attitudes to mobile technology

Malik, Sofianiza Abd; Edwards, Alistair D. N.

doi:10.1109/iccisci.2012.6297183

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“…A simplicity concept of software is the most priority for elderly to have a trade-off between amounts of available choices without losing complexity [3]. Thus, more research on elderly technology usage is a real need and this affects to investigate an appropriate method in working with them who display the dynamic diversity [15].…”

Section: A Aging Societies and The Implications For Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In order to ensure the acceptance of the end users, the HCI community developed a variety of User-centered Design (UCD) techniques, which are meanwhile established usability engineering methods [6]. One of the appropriate techniques in the processes of eliciting information regarding to technology needs from elderly people is talking methods [15]. Therefore, an appropriate technique in interviewing is extremely important; in order to a better understand to the emotions of older adults regarding older adult's technological avoidance [16].…”

Section: B Determining the Needs Of Older People -Using Qualitative mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Older People and the Use of Mobile Phones: An Interview Study

Zainal

Razak

Ahmad

2013

2013 International Conference on Advanced Computer Science Applications and Technologies

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Ageing populations are turning to technology in greater numbers than ever. New technology is being designed to help older people live independently for longer. Despite the usefulness of mobile phones especially older people, the current problems with its complex features and interface designs have intimidated some older people users from using the device. The authors wished to explore exposure to the real-world technology needs of older people by evaluating the mobile phones use among them. Although numerous studies have been reported on the various benefits of interviewing in HumanComputer Interaction (HCI) research, little is known about preparatory interviewing in engaging with ageing population. The purpose of this study was to explore the interviewing technique in eliciting requirements from older people. A qualitative approach and semi-structured interviews were used with a sample size of seven Malaysian elders. This paper reports interview experience with the older people. The results suggest that the interviewing guidelines are recommended to be applied in the future research on HCI and older people.

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Section: A Aging Societies and The Implications For Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: B Determining the Needs Of Older People -Using Qualitative mentioning

confidence: 99%

Older People and the Use of Mobile Phones: An Interview Study

Zainal

Razak

Ahmad

2013

2013 International Conference on Advanced Computer Science Applications and Technologies

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“…In a traditional library, the facility's usefulness can on one occasion be restricted by the time it takes to be updated. Books that have been returned need to be placed back on shelves by staff, while new resources must be cataloged and allocated shelf space before being available, so a library may not necessarily have access to the latest information (Malik and Edwards, 2012).…”

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An elderly assistive device substitutes for traditional online library catalogs

Chiang

Liu

Wang

2020

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Purpose This paper aims to present an augmented reality (AR) application to aid the elderly in library reference search. The application supports the elderly in searching books and videos in a large library when librarians have insufficient time to meet their needs. The elderly searching in a large library could be difficult for them due to the vast area, complicated online library catalogs and their physical deterioration, such as failing eyesight, tendinitis and memory problems. Our system, SearchAR, fully supports the 3D images of object content based on books and videos in Ling Tung University (LTU) library catalogs. Using the latest AR technology, users can use mobile phone to scan the quick response (QR) code in front of the LTU library, and then the elderly can experience LTU library map labeled by different colors in real-time and understand the locations of the video areas and book shelves areas. Later, they can use SearchAR to scan the QR codes on bookshelves, books or videos to view the 3D graphics without reading complicated catalogs and content. The results show that among the images, the elderly recognition of the “3 D images” was the highest, and the experimental group using AR technology as a searching aid shows a higher searching effectiveness than the control group; 60 per cent of the elderly felt they saved more time for searching books and videos with the help of SearchAR, and it was easy to arouse their association; the elderly indicated that combined image of the library map and the labels with different colors are clear and simple; the content of books and videos are easy associated with the 3D images; the elderly mentioned that using SearchAR is a great experience without any reading complicated online catalogs. Finally, this study concludes that AR technology does enhance the elderly searching ability in LTU large library. Design/methodology/approach The SearchAR application was an integrating library catalog, which provides AR and 3D graphics. The elderly can also use SearchAR to see a library map and every library element via 3D graphics before they start searching in a wide area. Findings This makes it easier for elderly to navigate a library without using complicated online catalogs, and it reduces time spent on reading and searching. Originality/value AR has been used for a variety of guiding and educational purposes. However, AR has been rarely applied to supplement traditional library services for elderly.