Development of Hearing-Impaired Evaluation Model for Mobile Phone

Authors

  • Azham Hussain Human-Centered Computing Research Lab, School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Kedah, Malaysia
  • Nor Laily Hashim Human-Centered Computing Research Lab, School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Kedah, Malaysia
  • Shelena Soosay Nathan Jabatan Teknologi Maklumat, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia.

Keywords:

Criteria, Dimensions, Hearing-impaired, Usability model,

Abstract

This paper discussed on usability evaluation model for the hearing-impaired mobile applications. Mobile applications developed for the disabled (hearing-impaired) are usually being scanted in term of usefulness and accessible for the disabled group. Evaluating the usability of such application are difficult due to the reason not many current models focus on the requirements for disabled people. Thus, this paper has proposed usability evaluation model for the hearing-impaired mobile application so that usability issue in such application could be identified and ensure applicability for daily usage. The model helps mobile developer and interface evaluator to produce better mobile applications for disabled people.

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2018-02-26

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Hussain, A., Hashim, N. L., & Nathan, S. S. (2018). Development of Hearing-Impaired Evaluation Model for Mobile Phone. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), 10(1-11), 59–62. Retrieved from https://jtec.utem.edu.my/jtec/article/view/3850

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Vol. 10 No. 1-11: Fostering National Development Through Science and Technology II

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