UAHCI 2009: Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Addressing Diversity pp 261-262 | Cite as
A Touch Screen Button Size and Spacing Study with Older Adults
Conference paper
Abstract
In 2003 Boston Scientific was planning the release of a touch screen-based in-home monitor for patients with Boston Scientific Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD). The demographic of these patients is heavily weighted towards older populations. The research, recommendations, and guidelines at that time were largely based on young healthy users. Hence, a need existed to determine acceptable button size and spacing for aged populations.
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