Abstract
Many electronic products meant for the general public are now microprocessor-controlled.
Thus, human-computer interaction in consumer products is now a daily reality.
Yet human-factors research in this area is seldom undertaken, though it is not superfluous.
This paper describes the collection of objective and subjective usage data on
such a product, an advanced car radio/cassette player. It was found that quite a few
functions and features of this product remain hidden from the user who would, however,
benefit from their use. The cause of such concealment to the user is the complexity
of both product and controls. A manual, with instructions for use, does not solve the
problem.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 101-112 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | IPO Annual Progress Report |
| Volume | 25 |
| Publication status | Published - 1990 |