• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제21권11호
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• pp.1263-1270
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• 2018

Dynamic adaptation method is an effective technique to enhance the usability by personalizing the soft keyboard layout using the user's key input information. In this paper, we propose a dynamic adaptation method of a keyboard by automatically extracting typos from key input information and using adjacent-typo information classified through the relationship between typos. This technique does not limit a range of adaptation to the inside of the key but extends the range to the neighbor key so that the adaptation effect can be achieved in a wide range at a high speed, thereby the proposed method improves the usability of the keyboard with a small number of inputs. The proposed method showed 25% increase in usability compared to the existing method through experiment and it was confirmed that usability improves up to 33% when used with the existing method.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.569-580
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• 2016

Objective: This study aims to identify the most effective keyboard layout in the area of performance for securing usability in a smart watch-using environment and to verify the usability of touch keyboard calibrated by hand. Background: It is necessary to understand the environmental characteristics in using the smart watch and to secure the usability of touch keyboard based on this understanding in order to take account of the users who use the touch screen in the extreme input conditions caused by the small screen of a smart watch. Method: 30 participants in this study were required to input characters using the QWERTY keyboard and 3x4 keypad (Naratgul, Chunjiin), which were familiar with them, in order to grasp the keyboard layout suitable in the smart watch- using environment; the performance (error rate, performance time) of this case was measured. In addition, 30 participants in this study were required to input the characters setting the QWERTY keyboard with calibrated touch area and the one with uncalibrated touch area, based on the characteristics of touch behavior, by finger typing the keyboard, with the performance (error rate and performance time) of this case measured. Results: QWERTY keyboard (93.3sec) is found to be 31.2% faster than Naratgul keyboard, a kind of 3x4 keypad, and 43.6% faster than Chunjiin keyboard, in the area of efficiency, in the results of the usability evaluation regarding the keyboard layout. QWERTY keyboard with calibrated touch area (7.5%) is found to be 23.5% improved compared to the QWERTY keyboard with uncalibrated touch area (9.8%) in the area of accuracy (error rate). The results of the usability evaluation regarding the QWERTY keyboard with touch area calibrated by finger typing the keyboard and QWERTY keyboard with calibrated touch area (80.7sec) is found to be 5.7% improved compared to QWERTY keyboard with uncalibrated touch area (85.6sec) in the area of efficiency (performance time). Conclusion: QWERTY keyboard is found to have an effective layout in the area of efficiency in the smart watch-using environment, and its improved usability is verified in the areas of accuracy and efficiency in the QWERTY keyboard with a touch area calibrated by finger typing the keyboard. Application: The results of this study may be used to set up the basic touch keyboard of the smart watch. The input usability is expected to secure the smart watch-using environment, which is an extreme input condition by applying QWERTY keyboard with touch area calibrated by finger typing the keyboard.

• 한국과학예술포럼
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• 제20권
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• pp.409-419
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• 2015

서비스디자인 플랫폼(Service Design Platform)은 지식경제부에서 시행하고 있는 '서비스 융합형 디자인 컨설팅 지원기술 개발사업'의 일환으로 서비스디자인 기업들이 온라인에서 서비스디자인 과제를 원활하게 할 수 있도록 하기 위한 목적으로 개발되었다. 서비스디자인 플랫폼 개발과정에서 플랫폼의 사용성을 검증하고 개선시키기 위해서는 사용자의 참여에 의한 사용성 테스트(Usability Test)와 더불어 전문가에 의한 휴리스틱 평가(Heuristic Evaluation)가 요구된다. 본 연구는 전문가에 의한 휴리스틱 평가를 실시하기에 앞서 평가대상에 적합한 평가영역과 세부 평가항목을 도출하기 위한 목적으로 진행되었다. 연구를 위해서 내부 연구자들이 사용성 영역과 평가대상인 서비스디자인 플랫폼의 특징요소, 설계요소, 커뮤니티 요소 등을 설정하였고, 이를 세부항목에 반영해서 평가지표를 분류하고 도출하였다. 이어서 평가지표에 대한 타당성과 신뢰성 검증을 위해 전문가를 대상으로 델파이 조사를 실시해서 4개의 평가영역과 44개의 세부항목으로 구성된 평가지표를 도출하였다. 도출된 평가지표는 체크리스트로 활용해서 향후 전문가에 의한 휴리스틱 평가 시 활용될 계획이다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제23권11호
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• pp.1391-1396
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• 2019

최근 소프트웨어의 중요성이 증가함에 따라 국내에서도 초등학교에서 소프트웨어 교육이 의무화되고 있다. 이러한 시점에서 스마트토이를 이용하여 놀이와 교육을 접목한 코딩 교육이 이루어지고 있다. 다양한 스마트토이 중 가장 널리 이용되고 있는 스마트 토이 중 하나는 블록형 스마트 토이이다. 본 연구에서는 블록형 스마트토이를 조작할 수 있는 스마트폰 애플리케이션에 대한 사용자의 사용성을 향상시키기 위한 평가를 실시하였다. 이를 위해 다양한 사용성 평가 기법 중 하나인 전문가를 대상으로 한 휴리스틱 기법을 실시하였다. 분석 결과, 메뉴의 버튼과 스위치 구분이 잘 이루어지지 않았으며, 오류 발생 시 발생 원인이 사용자에게 제공되지 않는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구 결과는 향후 스마트토이를 위한 애플리케이션의 사용성을 향상시키는데 기반이 될 수 있다.

• 시스템엔지니어링학술지
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• 제20권spc1호
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• pp.56-64
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• 2024

This study aims to compare and evaluate the usability of domestic and overseas XR devices. With the recent release of 'Apple Vision Pro', interest in the XR field is increasing rapidly. XR devices are being used in various fields such as defense, medical care, education, and entertainment, but the evaluation system for evaluating usability is still insufficient. Therefore, this study aims to derive improvements in domestic equipment through comparative evaluation of usability for two HMD-type devices and one glasses-type device that are released. In order to conduct the study, 20 participants in their 20s to 30s who were interested in XR devices and had no visual sensory organ-related disabilities were evaluated by wearing VR equipment. As a quantitative evaluation, electromyography through an EMG sensor and the device and body temperature of the device through a thermal imaging camera were measured. As a qualitative evaluation, the safety of wearing, ease of wearing, comfort of wearing, and satisfaction of wearing were evaluated. As a result of comparing the usability of the devices based on the results, it was confirmed that domestic HMD-type device needs improvement in the strap part.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.187-195
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• 2024

Objective: Physical activity can promote physical and mental well-being. University students are more sedentary recently due to the increased use of computers and other technology. The aim of this study was to investigate differences between immersive 360-degree virtual cycling (IVC) and virtual cycling with head-mounted display (VCHMD) on aerobic capacity and usability in young adults. Design: A crossover study. Methods: Twenty-five university students (13 male, 12 female) participated in this study and completed 2 separate 30 min cycling sessions, such as IVC and VCHMD. In the IVC, participants rode on a stationary cycle while watching curved TV where recorded video was played. To enhance the sense of realism, auditory stimulation was given to the headset, and the gyroscope sensor was used to track the screen as the head moved. In the VCHMD, participants rode on the stationary cycle with head-mounted display, and other conditions were the same as IVC. Participants were assessed the aerobic capacity which included gas analyzer and portable near-infrared spectroscopy, and usability which included simulator sickness questionnaire and system usability scale. Results: Aerobic capacity was significantly difference in the IVC compared with the VCHMD except for the total hemoglobin of right and left rectus femoris and muslce oxygen saturation of left rectus femoris (p<0.05). Cybersickness was less in the IVC than VCHMD and usability was high in the IVC than VCHMD (p<0.05). Conclusions: The findings suggested that IVC might be beneficial exericse to improve aerobic capacity and has lower cybersickness and higher usability than VCHMD.

• 산업경영시스템학회지
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.64-70
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• 2016

The recent development of modern weapon system by SOS (System of System) has required users to have more exact decision making. It is possible to achieve the control of complex weapon system more efficiently and effectively by increasing usability. Accordingly, many studies on graphical display have been conducted for several years in the field of HCI (Human Computer Interaction) and GUI (Graphic User Interface), starting from its design stage. Therefore, this paper focuses on evaluating the system GUI usability and analyzing several important points based on performance model, which is a tool for the evaluation and the improvement of service quality. Performance Model, the main focus of this study, reflects user expectations (which is defined as user importance in this paper). The study consists of four steps. First, 34 checklists are drawn from the existing studies related to GUI usability evaluation by using a heuristic method, and then the checklists are matched with 11 weapon system design factors. Next, the study evaluates the importance of GUI element and the usability of weapon system "A" with the checklists twice respectively. Third, the performance of user importance ($P_i$) and the performance of usability ($P_u$) are calculated by modifying a numerical formula for normalization in this step. Finally, the study compares the approach it takes and the existing usability evaluation method, demonstrating that there is a significant difference between the two methods as a result. In addition, 4 improvement factors are suggested for weapon system "A" as "Shortcut" and "Description of Abbreviation," and so on. Although it is necessary to conduct more studies for higher reliability and validity of the results, this study is meaningful considering it takes a new point of view.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.37-52
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• 2017

Objective: The present study developed a user-centered 3D virtual liver surgery planning (VLSP) system called Dr. Liver to provide preoperative information for safe and rational surgery. Background: Preoperative 3D VLSP is needed for patients' safety in liver surgery. Existing systems either do not provide functions specialized for liver surgery planning or do not provide functions for cross-check of the accuracy of analysis results. Method: Use scenarios of Dr. Liver were developed through literature review, benchmarking, and interviews with surgeons. User interfaces of Dr. Liver with various user-friendly features (e.g., context-sensitive hotkey menu and 3D view navigation box) was designed. Novel image processing algorithms (e.g., hybrid semi-automatic algorithm for liver extraction and customized region growing algorithm for vessel extraction) were developed for accurate and efficient liver surgery planning. Usability problems of a preliminary version of Dr. Liver were identified by surgeons and system developers and then design changes were made to resolve the identified usability problems. Results: A usability testing showed that the revised version of Dr. Liver achieved a high level of satisfaction ($6.1{\pm}0.8$ out of 7) and an acceptable time efficiency ($26.7{\pm}0.9 min$) in liver surgery planning. Conclusion: Involvement of usability testing in system development process from the beginning is useful to identify potential usability problems to improve for shortening system development period and cost. Application: The development and evaluation process of Dr. Liver in this study can be referred in designing a user-centered system.

• 한국실천공학교육학회논문지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.62-68
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• 2011

유용성 평가는 컴퓨터를 사용함에 있어 사용자 인터페이스를 설계하는데 가장 고려되어져야 할 중요한 측면이다. 유용성 평가 방법은 Human Computer Interaction(HCI) 전문가들이 주로 사용하는데, 가장 보편적으로 많이 사용되는 Nielsen이 제시한 평가 기준은 한국 실정에서 실제로 검증된 바가 없다. 지난 연구에서 Nielsen의 heuristics은 일반적인 부분들이 많아 적용하기가 너무 보편적일 수 있고, 또 평가 기준이 영어로 되어 있어 문화적 차이 등의 이유로 몇 가지 기준들이 이해하고 적용되기 어려웠다는 것을 발견하였다. 이에 본 연구에서는 유용성 평가에서 대표적으로 사용되는 Jakob Nielsen의 10가지 usability heuristics를 컴퓨터 전문가 집단을 대상으로 설문조사하여 유용성 정도와 삭제 및 추가 평가 기준의 논리적 근거를 마련하였다. 본 연구에서 분석된 결과물은 추후 새로운 평가 기준안을 도출하는데 많은 도움이 될 것이다.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.407-422
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• 2014

Objective: The purpose of the study is to develop quantitative usability evaluation criteria for senior-friendly autonomous transportation robot. Background: The Republic of Korea has become the most rapidly aging society, and is anticipated to enter the post-aged society in 2026. To raise the quality of life of a senior with limited mobility and to reduce the burden of caregivers, many high-tech assistive products with information technologies are developed nowadays. The senior-friendly autonomous transportation robot is one person robot vehicle to move a senior to the destination for hospitals, nursing homes or silver town complex. With built-in navigation system and environmental monitoring censors, it automatically seeks the path to the destination and avoids collision to obstacles and pedestrians on the way. Due to the early stage of the product, few usability studies in this field have been done, mostly on general service robots to assist seniors, power wheelchairs and delivery robots. ISO and KS standards for the service robots are focused on safety. Method: Based on the reference usability index, the early draft of the usability evaluation questionnaires was developed. After small group tests and interviews, the experts modified the initial draft to the Usability Evaluation Criteria for Senior-Friendly Autonomous Transportation Robot (UEC-SFATR). Result: UEC-SFATR consisted of 4 subscales - Safety, Controllability, Efficiency and Satisfaction. All of the 4 subscales of UEC-SFATR were passed the reliability criteria by 4 groups of seniors, divided by gender and familiarity of smart-devices. Conclusion: UEC-SFATR covers wider area of user experiences of the SFATR and is a good measurement tool to help both the users and developers of the robot. Application: This study provides guide to the future product development and product competitiveness evaluation by quantifying user experiences for the SFATR.