Title :
Computer, light on!
Author :
Lockwood, S. ; Cook, Diane J.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., Washington State Univ., Pullman, WA
Abstract :
The potential benefits of environment automation for older adults and for individuals with physical limitations are becoming well known. At the same time, there is concern that high-tech solutions will not be widely accepted by this target population. In this paper we present the results of a human factors study in which we allow individuals with varied backgrounds and physical limitations to selectively employ voice control of devices in their own homes. Here we summarize the results of the study and highlight issues for further investigation.
Keywords :
home automation; human factors; user interfaces; environment automation; human factors; older adults; physical limitations; voice control; automation; health assistance; human factors analysis; usability study; voice interface;
Conference_Titel :
Intelligent Environments, 2008 IET 4th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
Print_ISBN :
978-0-86341-894-5
