Improved form navigation on mobile devices

Karim El Batran; Mark Dunlop

doi:10.1109/CSIT.2014.6805985

Improved form navigation on mobile devices

Karim El Batran, Mark Dunlop

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In this paper a study was done regarding improving form control and navigation on mobile devices. An observational study of census counters for the Egyptian Agricultural Survey was conducted. This country-wide survey is currently conducted by professional counters using large (100×35 cm double sided) complex paper forms that require manual transcription. Computerization would be beneficial in terms of accuracy and duplication of effort. However there are considerable challenges in reducing the size of the forms to fit mobile devices. Furthermore counters typically have low technological experience. Based on our observations we developed two prototypes: one using traditional form tabs, the other pan-and-zooming. Results from initial user tests showed the pan-and-zoom interface was both faster and had a lower perceived effort.

Original language	English
Pages	96-99
Number of pages	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/CSIT.2014.6805985
Publication status	Published - 2014
Event	6th International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) - Amman, Jordan Duration: 26 Mar 2014 → …

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Conference	6th International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT)
Country/Territory	Jordan
City	Amman
Period	26/03/14 → …

Keywords

mobile devices
HCI
human computer interaction
usability
LTBU
low technological background user
small-screen devices navigation
form display

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