Using Interface Design Standards to Support Pervasive Computing

Matt Germonprez University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, USA

Nikhil Srinivasan Case Western Reserve University, USA

Michel Avital Case Western Reserve University, USA

Abstract
By definition, pervasive computing should support endless expressions of varying interfaces, contexts and automation. As pervasive computing becomes more prevalent, it is important that designers build systems in support of unique, in-use and user-defined characteristics. We explore this expressiveness and propose the use of existing technologies to enhance it. We investigate the impact of interface design standards on two essential aspects of pervasive computing: device independence and usability. Our findings suggest that the application of proper interface design standards can improve data delivery across independent devices with varied bandwidth and resource availability, thereby providing device independence and improved usability respectively. We demonstrate that through their effect on device independence and usability, interface design standards play an important role in the evolution, expansion and expressiveness of pervasive computing.

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Reference:	Germonprez, M., Srinivasan, N., Avital, M. (2005). "Using Interface Design Standards to Support Pervasive Computing," Case Western Reserve University, USA . Sprouts: Working Papers on Information Systems, 5(14). http://sprouts.aisnet.org/5-14
Keywords:	Standards, Pervasive Computing, User Interface, Hypertext
Item Type:	Article - Volume 5 Article 14 (2005)
Language:	English
Email:	Matt Germonprez (GERMONR@uwec.edu) Michel Avital (avital@uva.nl)
Related Link(s):	http://sprouts.case.edu/2005/050102.pdf

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