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A new approach to input device key design using fingerprints.

R Lin1, J G Kreifeldt

  • 1Industrial Design Department, Mingchi Institute of Technology, 84 Gungjuan Road, Taipei 24306, Taiwan, ROC.

Applied Ergonomics
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a novel method for designing input device keys by analyzing fingerprint data. The findings offer guidelines for optimizing key size, shape, and curvature for better user interaction.

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Area of Science:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Ergonomics
  • Biometrics

Background:

  • Traditional input device design often lacks a systematic approach.
  • Understanding the relationship between user biometrics and device geometry is crucial for usability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and demonstrate a new methodology for input device key design.
  • To investigate the correlation between fingerprint characteristics and optimal key dimensions and shapes.

Main Methods:

  • Collected fingerprint data from 100 subjects across various fingers and hands.
  • Utilized a computer program to convert fingerprint data into bitmap format for analysis.
  • Analyzed fingerprint patterns to derive guidelines for key size, shape, and curvature.

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Main Results:

  • Established guidelines for determining appropriate key size and shape based on fingerprint analysis.
  • Provided justification for keycap curvature by studying finger press patterns.
  • Demonstrated the utility of the new approach using a TV remote controller.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed approach offers a systematic and data-driven method for designing input device keys.
  • This methodology has broad applicability for optimizing the ergonomics and usability of various input devices.