CHI 2003 Handheld Usability Tutorial d4

Scott Weiss & Richard MartinApril, 2003© Usable Products Company, 2003ƒƒAbout the CourseScott Weiss– Author, Handheld Usability (John Wiley & Sons)– Principal, Usable Products CompanyCourse History: You are in good company!– Sprint PCS Study in late 2000– UPA 2001, 2002– BayCHI 2002– Designing Information Systems (DIS) 2002– Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (HFES) 2002– American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 2002– New York New Media Association (NYNMA)3 IntroductionƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒTutorial OutlineHandheld HistoryHandheld vs. DesktopHandheld DevicesHardware UI elementsInformation Architecture ProcessInformation Architecture PracticePrototypingUsability Testing4 IntroductionContinuum of DevicesThe lines between categories blur.Where do tablet PCs fit in?desktops laptops palmtops handheldsportabilityThe Personal Computing Continuum9 Handheld vs. DesktopHandheld DefinitionHandheld devices are extremely portable, self-contained information management and communication devices. They must be able to:1. Operate without cables, except temporarily (recharging, synchronizing with a desktop).2. Be easily used while in one’s hands (no furniture necessary!).3. Support additional applications or support Internet connectivity (WAP, i-mode, or email).17 Handheld vs. DesktopHandheld Devices19Types of Devicesmobile telephonescommunicatorsPDA’s pagersHandheld Devices20 Handheld DevicesWhat Is Not A HandheldPortable consumer ...