A new user interface for ADiMat: toward accurate and efficient derivatives of MATLAB programmes with ease of use

“Pluggable user interfaces” is a software concept that facilitates adaptation and substitution of user interfaces and their components due to separation of the user interface from backend devices and services. Technically, the concept derives from abstract user interfaces, mainly in the context of device and service control. Abstract user interfaces have been claimed to support benefits such as ease of implementation, support for User Centered Design, seamless user interfaces, and ease of use. This paper reports on experiences in employing pluggable user interfaces in the European project i2home, based on the Universal Remote Console framework, and the Universal Control Hub architecture. In summary, our anecdotal evidence supports the claims on the benefits, but also identifies significant costs. The experience reports also include some hints as to how to mitigate the costs.

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Web Usability

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, First Edition ◽

10.4018/978-1-59140-553-5.ch547 ◽

2005 ◽

pp. 3074-3078

Author(s):

Shirley Ann Becker

Keyword(s):

User Interface ◽

Human Computer Interaction ◽

Interest Group ◽

Personal Computer ◽

User Interfaces ◽

User Satisfaction ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Human Interaction ◽

Computing Machinery ◽

Computer Interaction

The study of computing technology and user interfaces was initiated during the 1970s when industrial research laboratories began to focus on human-computer interaction (HCI) (Badre, 2002). In the 1980s, the personal computer was introduced, thus expanding the need for designing effective user interfaces. HCI became a discipline during this time, and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) established the Special Interest Group in Computer Human Interaction. One of the first textbooks on HCI, Designing the User Interface: Strategies for Effective Human-Computer Interaction (Schneiderman, 19891), was published. Shortly thereafter, HCI became part of the ACM curriculum promoting the development of effective user interfaces. Software tools were developed in order to assist in designing usable interfaces while employing usability engineering methods. Many of these methods focused on usability from the perspective of ease of use, ease of learning, user satisfaction, and zero defects (Nielsen, 1993).

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Usability Evaluation of User Requirement–Based Teleconsultation Robots: A Preliminary Report from South Korea

Methods of Information in Medicine ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1715579 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 59 (02/03) ◽

pp. 086-095

Author(s):

Hyeongsuk Lee ◽

Jeongeun Kim ◽

Sukwha Kim ◽

Hyoun-Joong Kong ◽

Hyunjin Joo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

User Interface ◽

Point Of Care ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Usability Evaluation ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

User Requirement ◽

Effective Decision Making

Abstract Background Telepresence robots used to deliver a point-of-care (POC) consultation system that may provide value to enable effective decision making by healthcare providers at care sites. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate usability of teleconsultation robots, based on endusers' needs, that can improve acceptance in future robot applications. Methods This is a single group postdesign study using mixed methods to assess the usability of teleconsultation robots using scenarios. To collect opinions from various departments, 15 nurses or physicians currently working at medical institutions in Korea were selected using purposive sampling. The usability evaluation was conducted on healthcare providers twice at the simulation center; the think-aloud method was used and surveys and interviews were conducted to identify problems or improvements that may arise from the use of robots in hospital settings. Results The results showed that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and satisfaction level each scored 4 points or higher out of 7 points, showing usability of midhigh level. Camera angle control and robot driving functions were the most difficult. Other basic robot user interface was shown to be relatively easy. There was no difference in usability depending on the characteristics of the evaluator. Some functions including user interface were modified based on the usability test. Conclusion Using robots in health care institutions may support effective communication among healthcare providers, thus contributing to health care improvement.

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Perancangan Desain User Interface Dan User Experience Pada Aplikasi Jasa Pengangkutan Sampah Trash Care

METHOMIKA: Jurnal Manajemen Informatika dan Komputerisasi Akuntansi ◽

10.46880/jmika.v4i1.119 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 47-55

Author(s):

Rijois Saragih ◽

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Risda Pangaribuan ◽

Tiurma Naomi ◽

Gorbyno Sitepu ◽

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Keyword(s):

User Interface ◽

Waste Management ◽

User Experience ◽

Waste Disposal ◽

Interface Design ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Waste Generation ◽

User Interest ◽

User Experience Design

Over time, waste production increases every day. This is due to the increasing number of products, population and consumption patterns of people. In addition, the lack of public awareness of waste disposal can lead to severe pollution. For example in the city of Medan, which produces 2,000 tons of garbage every day. Medan is a city that is affected by the lack of good waste management. In order to overcome the increase in waste generation, waste generation from the source must be reduced through waste management. The presence of Android can facilitate everyday activities such as the Trash Care application, which can help fight waste. This research focuses on designing the user interface (UI) and user experience design (UX) of the Trash Care application based on ease of use, efficiency, and ease of use for the user. In this study, the process and the data acquisition methods of the trash care application are explained using the documentation using the UCD method. The results of this study are in the form of an application interface design that is tailored to the needs of users. The user interface design for mobile applications is expected to increase user interest in waste disposal and public knowledge of the distinction between organic and inorganic waste.

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A guide to improving the e-commerce user interface design

10.51415/10321/96 ◽

2005 ◽

Author(s):

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Alveen Singh

Keyword(s):

User Interface ◽

South African ◽

Interface Design ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Test Cases ◽

Independent Research ◽

Research Institution ◽

Internet Users ◽

Study Selection ◽

Selection Of

This study examines the efficiency, ease of use and ease of understanding of user interface designs implemented in current e-commerce websites. Four South African based e-commerce websites formed the test cases of this study. Selection of the test cases was based on the results and conclusions of previous surveys conducted by an independent research institution. The outcome of that survey identified the most popular e-commerce websites among South African internet users.

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CD-ROM user interface evaluation: the appropriateness of GUIs

Library and Information Research ◽

10.29173/lirg398 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 20 (65) ◽

pp. 22-24

Author(s):

Victoria Manglano Bosch

Keyword(s):

User Interface ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Full Account ◽

Cd Rom ◽

User Interface Evaluation

The study's general objective was to assess the appropriateness of Graphical User lnterfaces (GUI) for CD-ROM applications and examine to what extent a GUI based on Windows could facilitate the ease of use of these applications. A full account of the study is reported elsewhere(l) .

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Development of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Based on Usability Analysis with Usefulness, Satisfaction, Ease to Use (USE) Questionaire and Cognitive Walkthrough Methods

bit-Tech ◽

10.32877/bt.v1i3.77 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 150-162

Author(s):

Doni Prastyo ◽

Sihab Udin ◽

Muhammad Yusuf Bakhtiar

Keyword(s):

Information System ◽

User Interface ◽

Human Resources ◽

Evaluation Method ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Human Resources Information System ◽

System Usability ◽

Usability Analysis ◽

Cognitive Walkthrough

HRIS application is an application that is needed to manage human resources well and integrated the system. Usability in a system is very necessary in the development of a system so that it can affect the use of the application. The author tests the usability user interface on HRIS products using the cognitive walkthrough evaluation method, which works through a series of task scenarios and asks a number of questions from the user's perspective, and the method of usefulness, satisfaction, ease of use (USE) Questionnaire to assess how much usability is done by the user. The cognitive walkthrough testing is done by using the application that has been made by the author, after that the author makes improvements to the system according to the results of the test. Then after being repaired, the system was tested again with the same application, then the results were assessed using the USE Questionnaire and compared with previous results. The result is that the system has increased from previously by 3.67 from a scale of 1-5 to 4.04, up by 0.34.

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Highly Automated Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy Elemental Quantification

Microscopy and Microanalysis ◽

10.1017/s1431927614000567 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 798-806 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Raman D. Narayan ◽

J. K. Weiss ◽

Peter Rez

Keyword(s):

User Interface ◽

Energy Loss ◽

Electron Energy ◽

Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy ◽

Single Scattering ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Low Loss ◽

Wide Range ◽

Fitting Algorithm ◽

Electron Energy Loss

AbstractA model-based fitting algorithm for electron energy-loss spectroscopy spectra is introduced, along with an intuitive user-interface. As with Verbeeck & Van Aert, the measured spectrum, rather than the single scattering distribution, is fit over a wide range. An approximation is developed that allows for accurate modeling while maintaining linearity in the parameters that represent elemental composition. Also, a method is given for generating a model for the low-loss background that incorporates plural scattering. Operation of the user-interface is described to demonstrate the ease of use that allows even nonexpert users to quickly obtain elemental analysis results.

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Development of an application tool to support returnees in Fukushima

Annals of the ICRP ◽

10.1177/01466453211006815 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 014664532110068

Author(s):

T. Ohba ◽

A. Goto ◽

H. Nakano ◽

K.E. Nollet ◽

M. Murakami ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

User Interface ◽

Health Status ◽

Radiation Exposure ◽

Radiation Protection ◽

Data Security ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Mobile Telephones ◽

Welfare Workers ◽

Operational Logic

To promote radiation protection and health promotion among returning residents (returnees) in coastal areas of Fukushima, eHealth principles were used to develop a new application tool (app) that can record radiation exposure and health status while providing comprehensive support to returnees. Intended users are returnees and health and welfare workers. After assessing their needs, a flowchart and prototype for operational logic were created using commercially available software tools. Professional developers will focus on improving the user interface and ensuring data security. The finished app will be compatible with mobile telephones and tablets. Utility and ease of use are paramount to serve returnees of all ages effectively.

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