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Usability Testing of the Interaction of Novices with a Multi-touch Table in Semi Public Space

July 9, 2011 | Media and Technology, Exhibitions
Touch-sensitive devices are becoming more and more common. Many people use touch interaction, especially on handheld devices like iPhones or other mobile phones. But the question is, do people really understand the different gestures, i.e., do they know which gesture is the correct one for the intended action and do they know how to transfer the gestures to bigger devices and surfaces? This paper reports the results of usability tests which were carried out in semi public space to explore peoples’ ability to find gestures to navigate on a virtual globe. The globe is presented on a multi-touch-table. Furthermore, the study investigated which additional gestures people use intuitively as compared to the ones which are implemented.

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  • 2013 11 26 jim spadaccini
    Principal Investigator
  • Markus Jokisch
    Author
    University of Munster
  • Thomas Bartoschek
    Author
    University of Munster
  • Angela Schwering
    Author
    University of Munster
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    Funders

    NSF
    Award Number: 1010028
    Resource Type: Reference Materials
    Discipline: Education and learning science | Technology
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Games, Simulations, and Interactives | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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