Abstract
In this paper we describe the co-design process of a
proof-of-concept home control system, and how it was
carried out by utilising a user-centred design
methodology. The aim was to develop a demonstrator of a
home control system that supports elderly people in
living more independently in their homes. The focus of
the research was on the configuration tool of the
environment, which was meant to be exploited in a nursing
home. The home control system was intended to be used and
configured by non-technologically versed users: mainly
the care personnel, but also the inhabitants and their
close relatives. The system was co-designed and evaluated
at first with nurses, who were considered to be the local
experts of the chosen ecosystem. The final web-based
proof-of-concept system was evaluated with nurses and
end-users
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the IE 2012 |
| Subtitle of host publication | 8th International Conference on Intelligent Environments |
| Publisher | IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers |
| Pages | 87-94 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-0-7695-4741-1, 978-1-4673-2093-1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| MoE publication type | Not Eligible |
| Event | 8th International Conference on Intelligent Environments, IE 2012, Guanajuato, 26 - 28 June 2012 - Guanajuato, Mexico Duration: 26 Jun 2012 → 28 Jun 2012 |
Conference
| Conference | 8th International Conference on Intelligent Environments, IE 2012, Guanajuato, 26 - 28 June 2012 |
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| Abbreviated title | IE 2012 |
| Country/Territory | Mexico |
| City | Guanajuato |
| Period | 26/06/12 → 28/06/12 |
Keywords
- Front end of innovation
- human-centred design (HCD)
- human-technology interaction (HTI)
- interaction design
- paper-prototyping
- usability evaluations
- user experience