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Fortune database entry no.
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Magazin:
Project Description:
Internet Resource:
Area(s) of Application:
Product Development
Relevant Player(s):
Manufacturer, Enduser
Thematic Issue(s):
Methods / Strategies
Methods/Strategies:
Usability Tests
Example of user involvement in product development and technology
assessment
Abstract:
IBIS is a product information system for blind persons which
works by telephone. The selection of certain rubrics works via
telephone number. After dialling the list of products is read
aloud and the user can select which part he wants to hear in
detail.
The owner of the firm "Voice Creative DV" is blind.
Beside him other blind persons are testing the product. Therefore
in all steps of developing the aspect of a blind user is guaranteed.
In the fields of "problem definition", "analysis/
specification", "development" and "testing"
blind persons are involved.
Project Name:
IBIS - product information system
Name of Institution
Voice Creative DV
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