Using motion-sensing remote controls with older adults

Authors:
Thomas von Bruhn Hinnè;Simeon Keates
Affiliations:
IT University of Copenhagen, Rued Langgaards Vej, Copenhagen, Denmark;IT University of Copenhagen, Rued Langgaards Vej, Copenhagen, Denmark
Venue:
UAHCI'11 Proceedings of the 6th international conference on Universal access in human-computer interaction: users diversity - Volume Part II
Year:
2011

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Abstract

This paper examines how motion sensitive remote control devices can improve the usability of television sets for older adults. It investigates the use of a pointing remote control where the actions are read and selected on the TV screen by a group of users between 65-85 years old. It was seen that the test participants universally wanted a more usable and less complicated device in both appearance and employability. The preferences in relation to channel choice were relatively narrow, mainly in the use of only 4-7 channels. The argument is proposed that the use of differing design principles facilitates older adults in also becoming proficient users of new technologies, especially focusing on the use of digital television (DTV) and the many opportunities and options to access new features that arise.