Measuring acceptable input: What is "good enough"?
Journal Article
Keates, S. (2017)
Measuring acceptable input: What is "good enough"?. Universal Access in the Information Society, 16(3), 713-723. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-016-0498-4
Many new assistive input systems developed to meet the needs of users with functional impairments fail to make it out of the research laboratory and into regular use by the in...
A pedagogical example of teaching Universal Access
Journal Article
Keates, S. (2015)
A pedagogical example of teaching Universal Access. Universal Access in the Information Society, 14(1), 97-110. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-014-0398-4
Designing for Universal Access requires designers to have a good understanding of the full range of users and their capabilities, appropriate datasets, and the most suitable t...
The role of simulation in designing for universal access.
Conference Proceeding
Keates, S., & Looms, P. O. (2014)
The role of simulation in designing for universal access. In C. Stephanidis, & M. Antona (Eds.), Universal access in human-computer interaction. Design and development methods for universal access: 8th International Conference, UAHCI 2014, Held as Part of HCI International 2014, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, June 22-27, 2014, Proceedings, Part I, 54-63. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07437-5_6
It is known that the adoption of user-centred design processes can lead to more universally accessible products and services. However, the most frequently cited approach to us...
Subdivision surface fitting to a dense mesh using ridges and umbilics
Journal Article
Ma, X., Keates, S., Jiang, Y., & Kosinka, J. (2015)
Subdivision surface fitting to a dense mesh using ridges and umbilics. Computer Aided Geometric Design, 32, 5-21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cagd.2014.10.001
Fitting a sparse surface to approximate vast dense data is of interest for many applications: reverse engineering, recognition and compression, etc. The present work provides ...
The future of universal access? merging computing, design and engineering
Conference Proceeding
Keates, S., Bradley, D., & Sapeluk, A. (2013)
The future of universal access? merging computing, design and engineering. In S. Constantine, & M. Antona (Eds.), Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Applications and Services for Quality of Life: 7th International Conference, UAHCI 2013. Proceedings, Part III, 54-63. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39194-1_7
Technology is advancing at a fast pace while the shape and nature of computers continues to evolve, with tablets and smartphones illustrating the move away from the traditiona...
Are users necessary for inclusive design?
Conference Proceeding
Cardoso, C., Keates, S., & Clarkson, P. J. (2005)
Are users necessary for inclusive design?. In A. Samuel, & W. Lewis (Eds.), DS 35: Proceedings ICED 05, the 15th International Conference on Engineering Design, DS35_520.44
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Haptic assistance to improve computer access for motion-impaired users
Conference Proceeding
Hwang, F., Langdon, P., Keates, S., & Clarkson, J. (2001)
Haptic assistance to improve computer access for motion-impaired users. In Conference Proceedings of Eurohaptics 2001
This paper describes a pilot experiment which examines the effectiveness of using force-feedback technology to assist motion-impaired computer users in target selection tasks....
Combining utility, usability and accessibility methods for universal access
Conference Proceeding
Keates, S., & Clarkson, P. J. (2001)
Combining utility, usability and accessibility methods for universal access. In Conference Proceedings on CHI 2001: Anyone. Anywhere
It is known that many products are not accessible to large sections of the population. Designers instinctively focus on providing the necessary utility for someone with their ...
Designing a usable interface for an interactive robot.
Conference Proceeding
Keates, S., Clarkson, J., & Robinson, P. (1999)
Designing a usable interface for an interactive robot. In ICORR '99: 6th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (156-162
The traditional emphasis of Rehabilitation Robotics has been dominated largely by the logistics of system development rather than how to maximise overall system usability [1]....
Universal access in the work-place: a case study.
Conference Proceeding
Keates, S., Clarkson, J., Coy, J., & Robinson, P. (1999)
Universal access in the work-place: a case study. In Proceedings of the 5th ERCIM Workshop on User Interfaces for All
Universal Access belongs not only in the research laboratory, but also in an industrial environment. Many countries have set out specific legal requirements for companies to m...