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Area of Science:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Accessibility Research
  • Usability Engineering

Background:

  • Touch technology adoption is increasing due to improved functionality and reduced costs.
  • Ensuring accessibility for users with diverse abilities is crucial for widespread adoption.
  • Motor control disabilities can present unique challenges in interacting with touch interfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of button and gap size on touch screen performance.
  • To compare performance differences between individuals with and without motor control disabilities.
  • To identify optimal touch interface design parameters for enhanced accessibility.

Main Methods:

  • A digit entry task was performed by participants with (n=38) and without (n=15) motor control disabilities.
  • Button sizes varied from 10 to 30 mm, with gap sizes of 1 mm or 3 mm.
  • Performance metrics included misses, errors, and task completion time.

Main Results:

  • Increasing button size reduced misses, errors, and task completion time for all participants.
  • The non-disabled group's performance plateaued at 20 mm button size.
  • The group with motor control disabilities showed continuous performance improvement with larger button sizes.
  • Gap size did not significantly affect user performance.

Conclusions:

  • Button size is a critical factor in optimizing touch screen usability, particularly for users with motor impairments.
  • Designers should consider larger button sizes to enhance the accessibility of touch technology.
  • Further research could explore other interface elements and user groups to improve inclusive design.