Advances in Usability Evaluation Part I

by Marcelo M. Soares (Editor), Francesco Rebelo (Editor)

Overview

This volume covers the use of ergonomics modeling and on the evaluation of usability, which is a critical aspect of any human-technology system. It will provide new training methods that enhance performance, expand capabilities, and optimize the fit between people and technology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040199183
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	07/09/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	680
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About the Author

Marcelo M. Soares, Francisco Rebelo

Table of Contents

Section I: Devices and Their User Interfaces; Chapter 1: Improving Small Visual Displays for Low Vision Users; Chapter 2: Design of Steering Torque Feedback in a Fixed-base Driving Simulator and Its Validation; Chapter 3: Design of a Touch-based User Interface for Naval Command&Control and Comparison with a Current Onboard System in a Scenario-based Usability Test; Chapter 4: Study of the Relation “Action and Command” to the Interior of an Automobile; Chapter 5: Empirical Investigation of Conflict and Interference within Haptic Controlled Human-Excavator Interface; Section II: User Studies; Chapter 6: Relationship among Fall-Related Self-Efficacy, Activities of Daily Living and Fall Risk in the Elderly; Chapter 7: Accident Characteristics and Safety Measures for Aging Workers in Korea; Chapter 8: Multi-scale Entropy Analysis for Evaluating the Balance of the Flatfeet; Chapter 9: Academics, Life Experiences, and Symptoms of ADHD and ODD; Chapter 10: Age Differences in Postural Strategies for Low Forward Reach; Chapter 11: An Application of Ballistic Movement Models for Comparing Ageing Differences While Interacting with a Touchscreen; Chapter 12: The Impact of Soldiers' Age on Balance; Chapter 13: Cure Performance and Usability Evaluation of Electro-conductive Textiles Based on Healthcare Clothing System with TENS for the Elderly; Chapter 14: Investigating the Primary Factors of Post-Sale Service to Enhance Service Quality for Mobile Communication Devices; Chapter 15: A Study of Establishing Demand Assessment and Support Network of Elderly Fall-Prevention System; Chapter 16: Reducing Ergonomic Injuries for Librarians Using a Participatory Approach; Chapter 17: Usability in the Opening of Soft Drinks Packagings: Age Influence in Biomechanical Forces; Chapter 18: Laterality and Usability: Biomechanical Aspects in Prehension Strength; Chapter 19: Innovative Long-distance Interaction between Elderly and Their Beloved Young Children Using a Kinect-based Exercise Game; Chapter 20: Ergonomics and the Environment for the Elderly; Chapter 21: (Less than) Perfect Aging; Chapter 22: A Comparison Study of the Effects on Road Crossing Behavior between Normal and Parkinson Disease; Chapter 23: Glare Sensitivity of Pilots with Different Ages and Its Effects on Visual Performance of Nighttime Flying; Chapter 24: Training Standing Balance in Older Adults Using Physical Activity Controlled Games: A Comparison Study; Chapter 25: Cognitive Performance and Age; Chapter 26: An Attempt to Model Three-dimensional Arm Movement Time; Chapter 27: Workplace Solutions for Elderly Workers; Chapter 28: Survey Report of Recent Researches on Usability Evaluation for Elderly People in Japan; Chapter 29: Upper Extremity Interaction Modeling for Persons with Advanced Osteoarthritis; Chapter 30: Ergonomic Analysis to Support Surgery-Averse Individuals that Live with Chronic Pain; Chapter 31: Digital Tablets as a Tool for Digital Inclusion of Elderly People; Chapter 32: Comparing Muscle Activity and Younger and Older Users' Perceptions of Comfort When Using Sheet Switches for Electrical Appliances; Chapter 33: Anthropometric Lot Sizing of Garments; Chapter 34: A Study on Development of the Korean Stress Model for Industrial Accident Prevention -Focused on the Married Workers-; Chapter 35: Study the Variability of Anthropometric Measurements of Women's Feet Laser; Chapter 36: Work Posture Assessment of Computer Users using CARULA; Chapter 37: Factors That Lead to an Early Decline of Road Traffic Fatalities in China; Chapter 38: The Effect on Physiology from Different LED Lighting; Chapter 39: Effects of Evening LED Lighting of Different CS/P on Human Subjective and Objective Perceptions; Section III: Product Design and Evaluation; Chapter 40: An Analysis Framework of User Oriented Systems for Call Center Services in Telecommunication; Chapter 41: Investigating the Interface Usability of Bluetooth Earphone Controls; Chapter 42: Evaluation of Grip Strength in Children: the Ergonomic Design Used in the Development of Secure Lids for Packaging; Chapter 43: Perception of Products by Different Levels of Integration: A Study with Pruning Shears; Chapter 44: Evaluation of Manual Torque Forces in Simulated Activities with Brazilian Adults of Different Genders and Age Groups: Ergonomic Design of Faucets; Chapter 45: An Ergonomic Look at the Open Plan Office; Chapter 46: Pulling Strength with Pinch Grips: A Variable for Product Design; Chapter 47: Evaluation of an Interactive Graphic Interface for Mobile Financial Services; Chapter 48: The Design and Evaluation of a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Enabled Inpatient Safety Management System; Chapter 49: The First Time We Never Forget: Product Evaluation in the Context of First Usage; Chapter 50: Parameters for Evaluating the Usability of the Platform Lift; Chapter 51: Usability Testing as a Systematic Tool for Product Performance Valuation During Design Process of an Ischial Support; Chapter 52: The Development of a Device Selection Model for Wireless Computing Devices in High Consequence Emergency Management; Chapter 53: Assessment Tests for Mattresses and Pillows as Tools of the Ergonomic Conditions Diagnosis; Chapter 54: Usage Problems and Improvement Needs of the Clinical Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Devices in Taiwan: A Pilot Study; Chapter 55: Usability of Automotive Integrated Switch System using Face Direction; Chapter 56: Effects of Automotive Switch Type and Location on Usability and Visual Time off Road; 57: Development of Similarity Measures by Extracting Design Features of a Shoe Last; 58: Design and Assessment of Digital Drawing System for Children Gesture Movement with Visual Interface Feedback; 59: An Evaluation Tool the Subject / the Pointing Device Pair; 60: Effects of Seat and Handgrips Adjustments on a Hand Bike Vehicle. An Ergonomic and Aerodynamic Study for a Quantitative Assessment of Paralympics Athlete's performance; 61: Ergonomics and Design as Tools on the Risk Management; 62: Design a Force Platform for Measuring Center of Pressure (COP) Signal; 63: Ergonomics and Inclusivity Present in the Visual Communication Design Project; 64: Glazed Tile Surfaces as Perceptual Cues in Space Recognition and Urban Design; 65: Breast Design: The Role of Ergonomic Underwear during Lifetime; 66: The Importance of Integrating Perceived Affordances and Hazard Perception in Package Design; 67: A Case Study of Creating Public Space for People with Disabilities; 68: The Use of Reverse Engineering Development of Cranial prosthesis for Thermal Spray; Chapter 69: Usability Evaluation of Touchscreen Phone in Emergency Context