Title :
Evaluating effort reduction through different word prediction systems
Author :
Bérard, Christian ; Niemeijer, David
Author_Institution :
LAP-GRAI, Bordeaux I Univ., France
Abstract :
Access to computers for all is very important for disabled users. Screen keyboards enhanced by a word prediction system are precious tools for people with severe arm mobility problems. This paper compares efficiency for text input through several screen keyboards. Then, more detailed measurements have been done to explain why the PolyPredix™ prediction system used by keystrokes provides the best results for disabled users in terms of effort reduction.
Keywords :
handicapped aids; keyboards; text analysis; word processing; disabled user; effort reduction evaluation; screen keyboard; severe arm mobility problem; text input; word prediction system; Application software; Communication system control; Keyboards; Personal digital assistants; Prototypes; Software measurement; Software standards; Standards development; Testing; Writing;
Conference_Titel :
Systems, Man and Cybernetics, 2004 IEEE International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8566-7
DOI :
10.1109/ICSMC.2004.1400732