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Human-machine design considerations in advanced machine-learning systems (2011)
Journal Article
Keates, S., Varker, P., & Spowart, F. (2011). Human-machine design considerations in advanced machine-learning systems. IBM Journal of Research and Development, 55(5), 4:1-4:10. https://doi.org/10.1147/JRD.2011.2163274

This paper explores issues related to human–computer interaction with the new class of machine-learning systems that represent an exciting development on the frontiers of information technology. These systems represent a significant breakthrough in h... Read More about Human-machine design considerations in advanced machine-learning systems.

Towards more humane calendar applications (2010)
Book Chapter
Engemand, S., & Keates, S. (2010). Towards more humane calendar applications. In H. Khalid, A. Hedge, & T. Z. Ahram (Eds.), Advances in Ergonomics Modeling and Usability Evaluation (412-421). Florida, USA: CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/EBK1439835036-

This paper describes a study about how people currently use computer-based calendar applications and examines which features do not meet their needs and expectations. Survey data was collected from 88 participants based in 6 organisations using 3 dif... Read More about Towards more humane calendar applications.

Inclusive design for ordinary users in extraordinary circumstances (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Keates, S. (2009). Inclusive design for ordinary users in extraordinary circumstances. In C. Stephanidis (Ed.), Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Addressing Diversity. 5th International Conference, UAHCI 2009, Proceedings, Part I (525-534).

Universal access is commonly interpreted as focusing on designing for users with atypical requirements ? specifically users with disabilities or older adults. However, universal access is also about providing access to users in all situations and cir... Read More about Inclusive design for ordinary users in extraordinary circumstances.

Cognitive impairments, HCI and daily living (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Keates, S., Kozloski, J., & Varker, P. (2009). Cognitive impairments, HCI and daily living. In C. Stephanidis (Ed.), Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Addressing Diversity. 5th International Conference, UAHCI 2009, Proceedings, Part I (366-3

As computer systems become increasingly more pervasive in everyday life, it is simultaneously becoming ever more important that the concept of universal access is accepted as a design mantra. While many physical impairments and their implications for... Read More about Cognitive impairments, HCI and daily living.

System and method for correcting positioning and triggering errors for aim-and-trigger devices (2008)
Patent
Keates, S. L., Malkin, P. K., & Trewin, S. M. (2008). System and method for correcting positioning and triggering errors for aim-and-trigger devices. US 12/132,908

A system and method for correcting mispositioning of an aiming device including extracting features from an information stream which includes position information for an aiming device and comparing the features with feature profiles to determine modi... Read More about System and method for correcting positioning and triggering errors for aim-and-trigger devices.

Are ambient intelligent applications more universally accessible? (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Granic, A., Keates, S., & Adams, R. (2008, July). Are ambient intelligent applications more universally accessible?. Paper presented at 2nd International Conference on Applied Ergonomics, Las Vegas, USA

No abstract available.

Designing for accessibility: exploring fundamental issues (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Keates, S. (2008, July). Designing for accessibility: exploring fundamental issues. Paper presented at 2nd International Conference on Applied Ergonomics, Las Vegas, USA

No abstract available.

Individual responses to a method of cursor assistance (2008)
Journal Article
Trewin, S., Keates, S., & Moffatt, K. (2008). Individual responses to a method of cursor assistance. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 3(1-2), 2-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/17483100701273128

Purpose. The aim of this study was to evaluate a new click assistance technique, Steady Clicks, designed to help computer users with motor impairments to click more accurately using a mouse. Specifically, Steady Clicks suppresses two types of errors:... Read More about Individual responses to a method of cursor assistance.

Establishing design best practices for users with cognitive and learning difficulties (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Keates, S., & Varker, P. (2007). Establishing design best practices for users with cognitive and learning difficulties. In C. Stephanidis (Ed.), Universal Acess in Human Computer Interaction. Coping with Diversity: Proceedings of the 4th International Con

In many respects, cognitive difficulties and learning impairments are the poor relation of Universal Access (UA) research. Research into emotional impairments is even less common. A simple review of almost any general UA or Assistive Technology confe... Read More about Establishing design best practices for users with cognitive and learning difficulties.

Defining acceptable levels of accessibility (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Keates, S. (2007). Defining acceptable levels of accessibility. In C. Stephanidis, & M. Pieper (Eds.), Universal Access in Ambient Intelligence Environment. 9th ERCIM Workshop on User Interfaces for All, 2006. Revised Papers. Part III (287-303). https://d

This paper examines the issues facing companies when designing products and services for equitable access, particularly in view of the legislated requirements that they have to meet. The concepts of acceptability and accessibility are discussed and a... Read More about Defining acceptable levels of accessibility.

Accessibility research in a vocational context (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Adams, R., & Keates, S. (2007). Accessibility research in a vocational context. In C. Stephanidis (Ed.), Universal Acess in Human Computer Interaction. Coping with Diversity: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Com

Current experience shows that vocational context has a vital role to play in research on inclusive information society technology, for at least four reasons. First, the occurrence of disabilities has a major impact on employability and employment. Ho... Read More about Accessibility research in a vocational context.

Cognitive and learning difficulties and how they affect access to IT systems (2007)
Journal Article
Keates, S., Adams, R., Bodine, C., Czaja, S., Gordon, W., Gregor, P., …Varker, P. (2007). Cognitive and learning difficulties and how they affect access to IT systems. Universal Access in the Information Society, 5(4), 329-339. https://doi.org/10.1007/s

In October 2005, the IBM Human Ability and Accessibility Center and T.J. Watson Research Center hosted a symposium on "cognitive and learning difficulties and how they affect access to IT systems." The central premise of the symposium was the recogni... Read More about Cognitive and learning difficulties and how they affect access to IT systems.

Including users with motor impairments in design (2006)
Book Chapter
Keates, S., Trewin, S., & Elliott, J. P. (2006). Including users with motor impairments in design. In C. Ghaoui (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction (317-323). London: Idea Group Inc (IGI). https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-562-7.ch049

For people with motor impairments, access to, and independent control of, a computer can be an important part of everyday life. However, in order to be of benefit, computer systems must be accessible. Computer use often involves interaction with a gr... Read More about Including users with motor impairments in design.

Developing steady clicks:: a method of cursor assistance for people with motor impairments (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Trewin, S., Keates, S., & Moffatt, K. (2006). Developing steady clicks:: a method of cursor assistance for people with motor impairments. In The Eighth International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (26-33). https://doi.org/10.114

Slipping while clicking and accidental clicks are a source of errors for mouse users with motor impairments. The Steady Clicks assistance feature suppresses these errors by freezing the cursor during mouse clicks, preventing overlapping button presse... Read More about Developing steady clicks:: a method of cursor assistance for people with motor impairments.

Pragmatic research issues confronting HCI practitioners when designing for universal access (2006)
Journal Article
Keates, S. (2006). Pragmatic research issues confronting HCI practitioners when designing for universal access. Universal Access in the Information Society, 5(3), 269-278. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-006-0050-z

Many HCI products exclude potential users unnecessarily. Such exclusion often arises because of a mismatch between designers? perceptions of the wants and needs of the end-user and their actual wants and needs. Sometimes the mismatch originates from... Read More about Pragmatic research issues confronting HCI practitioners when designing for universal access.

A haptic toolbar for motion-impaired users (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hwang, F., Langdon, P., Clarkson, P., & Keates, S. (2005). A haptic toolbar for motion-impaired users. In Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction (HCII 2005)

The Conference Proceedings have been published in CD-ROM by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc (now part of Taylor & Francis Group). ISBN 0-8058-5807-5

A model of cursor movement for multiple haptic targets (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hwang, F., Langdon, P., Clarkson, P. J., & Keates, S. (2005). A model of cursor movement for multiple haptic targets. In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction

The Conference Proceedings have been published in CD-ROM by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc (ISBN 0-8058-5807-5).