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From the lab to the world: lessons from extending a pointing technique for real-world use

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From the lab to the world: lessons from extending a pointing technique for real-world use
We present the Pointing Magnifier as a case study for understanding the issues and challenges of deploying lab-validated pointing facilitation techniques into the real world. The Pointing Magnifier works by magnifying the contents of an area cursor to allow for selection in a magnified visual and motor space. The technique has been shown in prior lab studies to be effective at reducing the need for fine pointing for motor-impaired users. We highlight key design and technical challenges in bringing the technique, and such techniques in general, from the lab to the field. ACM Classification Keywords H5.2 [Information interfaces and presentation]: User Interfaces—Input devices and strategies. K4.2. Computers and society: Social issues—assistive technologies for persons with disabilities. General Terms Design, Human Factors
Alex Jansen, Leah Findlater, Jacob O. Wobbrock
Added 25 Aug 2011
Updated 25 Aug 2011
Type Journal
Year 2011
Where CHI
Authors Alex Jansen, Leah Findlater, Jacob O. Wobbrock
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