[IxDA Discuss] Touchscreen sensitivity parameters

2008-10-09 Thread Ney, Mabel
We are looking to define usability guidelines for touchscreens. Can anyone point me to some documentation, research or guidelines regarding the ideal parameters for touch activation force / sensitivity / pressure? Mabel Ney Principal Interaction Designer IDEXX Architecture Team One

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Touchscreen sensitivity parameters

2008-10-09 Thread Dan Saffer
On Oct 9, 2008, at 6:40 AM, Ney, Mabel wrote: Can anyone point me to some documentation, research or guidelines regarding the ideal parameters for touch activation force / sensitivity / pressure? So there are two types of sensitivity per se. One is involves latency and the other involves

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Touchscreen sensitivity parameters

2008-10-09 Thread Mabel Ney
Thanks Dan. This is great. Another consideration is pressure to indicate a touch. That will also get into durability of the screen mechanics. An ELO document for their Accutouch mentions: the activating force is typically less than 4 ounces (113 grams). Have you see anyting in this regard? . . .

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Touchscreen sensitivity parameters

2008-10-09 Thread Dan Saffer
On Oct 9, 2008, at 10:28 AM, Mabel Ney wrote: Thanks Dan. This is great. Another consideration is pressure to indicate a touch. That will also get into durability of the screen mechanics. An ELO document for their Accutouch mentions: the activating force is typically less than 4 ounces (113