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  • 1Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States of America.

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A dual monitor desktop with a single tablet computer improved usability and reduced errors for complex engineering tasks. However, adding more devices did not significantly increase efficiency or reduce workload compared to a single monitor setup.

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  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Engineering Education
  • Usability Studies

Background:

  • Multiscreen and multiple device setups are increasingly common in professional environments.
  • Understanding the impact of these environments on user performance is crucial for optimizing productivity.
  • Previous research has explored multitasking and device switching, but optimal configurations remain unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different multiscreen and multiple device computing environments.
  • To compare user efficiency, workload, and error rates across varied setups.
  • To identify the ideal computing environment for information-rich engineering tasks.

Main Methods:

  • A within-subject laboratory experiment was conducted with 18 engineering students.
  • Three computing environments were tested: single monitor desktop (A), dual monitor desktop with one tablet (B), and single monitor desktop with two tablets (C).
  • Participants completed information-rich engineering scenarios to assess performance and usability.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant differences in efficiency or workload were found across the three conditions.
  • Condition B (dual monitor desktop with one tablet) resulted in significantly fewer errors and higher usability ratings compared to conditions A and C.
  • Condition C (single monitor desktop with two tablets) showed no advantage over the control condition (A).

Conclusions:

  • A dual monitor desktop combined with a single tablet offers optimal usability and performance for complex engineering tasks.
  • Simply increasing the number of devices (e.g., two tablets) does not necessarily enhance performance or reduce workload.
  • The configuration of devices, not just the quantity, is critical for effective human-computer interaction in demanding tasks.