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

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2011
• Where: CHI
• Authors: Alex Jansen, Leah Findlater, Jacob O. Wobbrock
• Keywords: CHI 2011, Human Computer Interaction, Information Interfaces, Persons With Disabilities, Technical Challenges