Exploiting context in HCI design for mobile systems
Alan Dix1998
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The paper explores the critical role of context in the design and development of human-computer interaction (HCI) for mobile devices. It outlines the challenges posed by mobile systems, emphasizing the need for new interaction techniques that consider the ephemeral and contextual nature of user environments. The authors propose a framework for guiding the design of mobile applications that leverages contextual information, enhancing the interaction experience and supporting the development of advanced multi-user distributed applications.
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