Pinpointing usability issues using an effort based framework

Tamir, Dan E.; Mueller, Carl J.

doi:10.1109/icsmc.2010.5641883

Cited by 7 publications

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“…Once this message has been received, the sensor agent sends a sensor event message to the context agent. The context agent determines how the context has changed, (3 -5) and from this a context message is formed and sent to the interventions agent (6). The intervention agent receives this message and determines the appropriate intervention to make.…”

Section: Sequence Of Events For An Intervention and Receiving Feedbackmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The wrong assistance may be offered to the older person causing confusion. Related research has investigated GUI layout [5], element placement [6] and font size and style used to convey information can have an effect on a subject's ability to interact with an interface; a study with 50 partially sighted and 100 sighted children found that larger fonts and clearer text are of benefit to partially sighted people [7]. To help alleviate any possible confusion AALFI can be adapted so that text, font or colour can be changed according to a subject's requirements and if a person's sight degrades over time, the interface can be further adapted through a care provider/person interface.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Flexible context aware interface for ambient assisted living

McNaull

Augusto

Mulvenna

et al. 2014

Hum. Cent. Comput. Inf. Sci.

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A Multi Agent System that provides a (cared for) person, the subject, with assistance and support through an Ambient Assisted Living Flexible Interface (AALFI) during the day while complementing the night time assistance offered by NOCTURNAL with feedback assistance, is presented. It has been tailored to the subject's requirements profile and takes into account factors associated with the time of day; hence it attempts to overcome shortcomings of current Ambient Assisted Living Systems. The subject is provided with feedback that highlights important criteria such as quality of sleep during the night and possible breeches of safety during the day. This may help the subject carry out corrective measures and/or seek further assistance. AALFI provides tailored interaction that is either visual or auditory so that the subject is able to understand the interactions and this process is driven by a Multi-Agent System. User feedback gathered from a relevant user group through a workshop validated the ideas underpinning the research, the Multi-agent system and the adaptable interface.

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Section: Sequence Of Events For An Intervention and Receiving Feedbackmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Flexible context aware interface for ambient assisted living

McNaull

Augusto

Mulvenna

et al. 2014

Hum. Cent. Comput. Inf. Sci.

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“…Usability studies are considered to be essential in the evaluation of Graphical User Interfaces as discussed in [6] and [7]. The MAS interface and its current functionally has been evaluated by peers to identify usability issues, before further development and a formal evaluation undertaken by various stakeholders.…”

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Multi-agent System Feedback and Support for Ambient Assisted Living

McNaull

Augusto

Mulvenna

et al. 2012

2012 Eighth International Conference on Intelligent Environments

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Abstract-Technology has been adopted to mitigate adverse effects associated with aging. Ambient Assisted Living solutions provide user assistance and support which is potentially both efficient and effective. This paper describes initial evaluation results for a Multi-Agent system prototype that provides assistance and support during the day and night through an interface that is adapted according to a person's requirements profile, time of day and current activity or event. Appropriate feedback based on user context is important. This includes historical feedback which may indicate trends, which may not be apparent, particularly where the user may be forgetful.

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