Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
6 results found tagged pointing.
-
Understanding Pointing Problems in Real World Computing Environments
This paper develops techniques for collecting and analysing pointing performance data during real-world computer use, rather than solely in laboratory settings, to understand how pointing behaviour varies over time for individuals with motor impairme…
-
Goal Crossing with Mice and Trackballs for People with Motor Impairments: Performance, Submovements, and Design Directions
This study investigates whether goal crossing—an input technique where users move through a target boundary rather than clicking within it—can benefit people with motor impairments. The research compares crossing performance against traditional area …
-
Effects of Target Expansion on Selection Performance in Older Computer Users
This research investigates target expansion as an assistive technique for improving mouse pointing performance in older computer users. Target expansion dynamically enlarges clickable targets as the cursor approaches, conserving screen space while pr…
-
A Comparison of Touchscreen and Mouse for Real-World and Abstract Tasks with Older Adults
This study investigates whether input device choice (touchscreen vs. mouse) affects performance on computerized cognitive tests for older adults, with implications for the C-TOC (Cognitive Testing on Computer) project developing self-administered onl…
-
Who Should Have Access to my Pointing Data? Privacy Tradeoffs of Adaptive Assistive Technologies
This UMBC study examines the often-overlooked privacy tradeoffs inherent in Adaptive Assistive Technologies (AATs) — software systems that monitor user performance data to automatically adapt their functionality. While AATs offer significant usabilit…
-
Designing an Adaptive Web Navigation Interface for Users with Variable Pointing Performance
This paper investigates how to design adaptive web navigation interfaces for people who experience variable pointing ability — difficulty using a mouse to click targets on screen that fluctuates over time due to conditions like early-stage Parkinson'…