Advances in Usability Evaluation Part I

685 Pages·2012·29.081 MB·English

by  Soares, Marcelo M.

Ergonomics and Human Factors Soares
Rebelo Advances in
Successful interaction with products, tools, and technologies depends on
usable designs, accommodating the needs of potential users and does not Usability Evaluation
require costly training. In this context, Advances in Usability Evaluation
Part, I discusses emerging concepts, theories, and applications of human
factors knowledge focusing on the discovery and understanding of human
interaction with products and systems for their improvement.
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user studies, exploring the limits and capabilities of special populations, y
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Examining a variety of user-centered evaluation approaches, the concluding a
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The book reports on usability evaluations for different kinds of products and n
technologies, particularly for cellular phones, earphones, earphone controls,
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mattresses and pillows, package and professional tools, and service systems.
It also provides new methods that enhance performance, expand capabilities,
and optimize the fit between people and technology.
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Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics Series
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Gavriel Salvendy Waldemar Karwowski
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Advances in Usability Evaluation Part II
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Advances in
Usability Evaulation

Part I
Edited by
Marcelo M. Soares
and
Franscisco Rebelo
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Table of Contents

Section I: Devices and Their User Interfaces
1 Improving small visual displays for low vision users 3
M. Uslan, M. Blubaugh and C. Eghtesadi, USA
2 Design of steering torque feedback in a fixed-base driving simulator 13
and its validation
D.-Y. Wang and L. Ma, China
3 Design of a touch-based user interface for naval command and control 23
and comparison with a current onboard system in a scenario-based
usability test
J. Schwarz and O. Witt, Germany
4 Study of the relation "action and command" to the interior of an 33
automobile
C. Silva, M. Okimoto and L. Paschoarelli, Brazil
5 Empirical investigation of conflict and interference within haptic 42
controlled human-excavator interface
B. Osafo-Yeboah and S. Jiang, USA
Section II: User Studies
6 Relationship among fall-related self-efficacy: Activities of daily 55
living and fall risk in the elderly
C.-L. Chan, S.-S. Huang, N.-P. Yang and W.-Y. Chen, Taiwan
7 Accident charateristics and safety measures for aging workers in 65
Korea
C.-O. Kim, H.-J. Choi and D.-W. Choi, Korea
8 Multi-scale entropy anlaysis for evaluting the balance of the flatfeet 76
T.-C. Chao and B. Jiang, Taiwan
9 Academics, life experiences, and symptoms of ADHD and ODD 86
V. Rice, L. Banderet, D. Merullo and G. Boykin, USA
10 Age differences in postural strategies for low forward reach 97
M. Nasarwanji, V. Paquet and E. Steinfeld, USA
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11 An application of ballistic movement models for comparing ageing 109 23 Glare sensitivity of pilots with different agesand its effects on visual 228
differences while interacting with a touchscreen performance of nighttime flying
R. Lin, S.-W. Shih and B. Jiang, Taiwan Y. Liu, M. Dong, Y. Sun and Y. Lin, China
12 The impact of soldiers' age on balance 119 24 Training standing balance in older adults using physical activity 239
G. Boykin, Sr., V. Rice and P. Alfred, USA controlled games: A comparison study
J.-L. Lin and H.-C. Chuan, Taiwan
13 Cure performance and usability evaluation of electro-conductive 130
textiles based on healthcare clothing system with TENS for the elderly 25 Cognitive performance and age 246
R.-H. Kim and G. Cho, Korea P. Alfred and V. Rice, USA
14 Investigating the primary factors of post-sale service to enhance 140 26 An attempt to model three-dimensional arm movement time -effects 256
service quality for mobile communication devices of movement distance, approach angle to target and movement
P.-Y. Chang, Taiwan direction
A. Murata, T. Akiyama and T. Hayami, Japan
15 A study of establishing demand assessment and support network of 149
elderly fall-prevention system 27 Workplace solutions for elderly workers 267
Y.-J.Chen, Taiwan V. Melcher, H. Widlroither and V. Brückner, Germany
16 Reducing ergonomic injuries for librarians using a participatory 161 28 Survey report of recent researches on usability evaluation for elderly 276
approach people in Japan
L. Yuan, USA T. Shimada and M. Ohkura, Japan
17 Usability in opening soft drink packagings: Age influence in the 171 29 Upper extremity interaction modeling for persons with advanced 286
biomechanical forces osteoarthritis
D. Silva and L. Paschoarelli, Brazil D. Feathers, USA
18 Laterality and usability: Biomechanical aspects in prehension strength 181 30 Ergonomic analysis to support surgery-averse individuals that live 296
L. Paschoarelli, B. Razza, C. Lúcio, J. Ulson and D. Silva, with chronic pain
Brazil D. Feathers, USA
19 Innovative long-distance interaction between elderly and their beloved 191 31 Digital tablets as a tool for digital inclusion of elderly people 306
young kids using a Kinect-based exercise game R. Rocha, L. Paschoarelli and J. Faria, Brazil
T.-L. Sun and P.-J. Liu, Taiwan
32 Comparing muscle activity and younger and older users' perceptions 315
20 Ergonomics and the environment for the elderly 198 of comfort when using sheet switches for electrical appliances
M. Paiva, V. Villarouco, N. Ferrer and M. Oliveira, Brazil Y. Tanaka, Y. Yamazaki, M. Sakata and M. Nakanishi, Japan
21 (Less than) perfect aging 208 33 Anthropometric lot sizing of garments 325
S. Ng, J. Peacock and K. Tan, Singapore D. Coelho and I. Nunes, Portugal
22 A comparison study of the effects on road crossing behavior between 218 34 A study on development of the Korean stress model for industrial 335
normal and Parkinson disease accident prevention -Focused on the married workers
Y.-K. Ou, C.-H. Lin and Y.-C-Liu, Taiwan Y. Kang, S. Yang and T. Kim, Korea
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11 An application of ballistic movement models for comparing ageing 109 23 Glare sensitivity of pilots with different agesand its effects on visual 228
differences while interacting with a touchscreen performance of nighttime flying
R. Lin, S.-W. Shih and B. Jiang, Taiwan Y. Liu, M. Dong, Y. Sun and Y. Lin, China
12 The impact of soldiers' age on balance 119 24 Training standing balance in older adults using physical activity 239
G. Boykin, Sr., V. Rice and P. Alfred, USA controlled games: A comparison study
J.-L. Lin and H.-C. Chuan, Taiwan
13 Cure performance and usability evaluation of electro-conductive 130
textiles based on healthcare clothing system with TENS for the elderly 25 Cognitive performance and age 246
R.-H. Kim and G. Cho, Korea P. Alfred and V. Rice, USA
14 Investigating the primary factors of post-sale service to enhance 140 26 An attempt to model three-dimensional arm movement time -effects 256
service quality for mobile communication devices of movement distance, approach angle to target and movement
P.-Y. Chang, Taiwan direction
A. Murata, T. Akiyama and T. Hayami, Japan
15 A study of establishing demand assessment and support network of 149
elderly fall-prevention system 27 Workplace solutions for elderly workers 267
Y.-J.Chen, Taiwan V. Melcher, H. Widlroither and V. Brückner, Germany
16 Reducing ergonomic injuries for librarians using a participatory 161 28 Survey report of recent researches on usability evaluation for elderly 276
approach people in Japan
L. Yuan, USA T. Shimada and M. Ohkura, Japan
17 Usability in opening soft drink packagings: Age influence in the 171 29 Upper extremity interaction modeling for persons with advanced 286
biomechanical forces osteoarthritis
D. Silva and L. Paschoarelli, Brazil D. Feathers, USA
18 Laterality and usability: Biomechanical aspects in prehension strength 181 30 Ergonomic analysis to support surgery-averse individuals that live 296
L. Paschoarelli, B. Razza, C. Lúcio, J. Ulson and D. Silva, with chronic pain
Brazil D. Feathers, USA
19 Innovative long-distance interaction between elderly and their beloved 191 31 Digital tablets as a tool for digital inclusion of elderly people 306
young kids using a Kinect-based exercise game R. Rocha, L. Paschoarelli and J. Faria, Brazil
T.-L. Sun and P.-J. Liu, Taiwan
32 Comparing muscle activity and younger and older users' perceptions 315
20 Ergonomics and the environment for the elderly 198 of comfort when using sheet switches for electrical appliances
M. Paiva, V. Villarouco, N. Ferrer and M. Oliveira, Brazil Y. Tanaka, Y. Yamazaki, M. Sakata and M. Nakanishi, Japan
21 (Less than) perfect aging 208 33 Anthropometric lot sizing of garments 325
S. Ng, J. Peacock and K. Tan, Singapore D. Coelho and I. Nunes, Portugal
22 A comparison study of the effects on road crossing behavior between 218 34 A study on development of the Korean stress model for industrial 335
normal and Parkinson disease accident prevention -Focused on the married workers
Y.-K. Ou, C.-H. Lin and Y.-C-Liu, Taiwan Y. Kang, S. Yang and T. Kim, Korea
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