NutraStick: portable diet assistant

  • Authors:
  • Barry Mulrooney;Mairéad McDermott;Nick Earley

  • Affiliations:
  • Institute of Art, Design, and Technology (IADT), Co. Dublin, IRELAND;Institute of Art, Design, and Technology (IADT), Co. Dublin, IRELAND;Institute of Art, Design, and Technology (IADT), Co. Dublin, IRELAND

  • Venue:
  • CHI '06 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

This paper describes the design of a programmable barcode scanner (the NutraStick) that aims to revolutionize the way people on any kind of diet shop. The NutraStick uses barcode scanning technology alongside an onboard ingredient/nutritional information database to give feedback (Red or Green light) as to whether a particular food item is suitable or not for a person on a specific diet. Usability engineering protocols were used in the design process including feasibility testing and a user orientated interface design process. The use of this methodology allowed for a user friendly, simple, effective, and innovate design.