Title :
Design issues for usability of residential multifunction terminals
Author_Institution :
CCETT, Cesson Sevigne, France
fDate :
5/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Some of the major issues confronting designers of home electronics equipment are discussed, and some things that should be done to ensure that the next generation of products will be useful and usable are suggested. Issues connected with user interface levels and user command language are addressed, along with the consequences for system and product design (i.e., the financial cost of usability and standardization issues)
Keywords :
design engineering; domestic appliances; electronics industry; interactive terminals; standardisation; telecommunication equipment; user interfaces; financial cost; home electronics equipment; product design; residential multifunction terminals; standardization; system design; usability; user command language; user interface levels; Cable TV; Communication cables; Communication system control; Consumer electronics; Home automation; Microwave communication; Microwave technology; Telecommunications; Telephony; Usability;
Journal_Title :
Selected Areas in Communications, IEEE Journal on
