Usable technology?: Challenges in designing a memory aid with current electronic devices

E.A. Inglis; A. Szymkowiak; P. Gregor; A.F. Newell; N. Hine; B.A. Wilson; J. Evans; P. Shah

doi:10.1080/09602010343000129

Usable technology? Challenges in designing a memory aid with current electronic devices

E.A. Inglis
, A. Szymkowiak
, P. Gregor
, A.F. Newell
, N. Hine
, B.A. Wilson
, J. Evans
, P. Shah

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Abstract

Electronic devices such as personal digital assistants have been used successfully as aids for people with memory problems. However, limitations of currently available technology can create difficulties in the day-to-day use of such devices, particularly for memory impaired and older users. These limitations are discussed in terms of both the software and hardware issues, and are set into the context of challenges raised in the current study, which is to design a new interactive memory aid. It is concluded that a specific, customisable software interface is needed to meet the dynamic requirements of the user groups. This would also go some way to compensate for the hardware limitations until available technology becomes more usable.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	77-87
Number of pages	11
Journal	Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
Volume	14
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09602010343000129
Publication status	Published - 2004

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