Understanding how to improve the accessibility of computers through cursor control studies

Conference paper (2002)

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Simeon Keates University of Cambridge
P.J. Clarkson University of Cambridge
Peter Robinson University of Cambridge
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Force feedback Motion-impaired users Cursor studies
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2002

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English

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Abstract

People with motion-impairments often find it difficult to perform many of the actions required to interact with a computer. This paper presents the results of an on-going series of experiments designed to understand how using force feedback affects interaction for motion-impaired users. Point and click tasks were analyzed using new cursor control measures. The results showed significant improvement in throughput for all users with forcefeedback and the cursor control measures were effective in capturing the differences between the conditions.