지원사업
학술연구/단체지원/교육 등 연구자 활동을 지속하도록 DBpia가 지원하고 있어요.
커뮤니티
연구자들이 자신의 연구와 전문성을 널리 알리고, 새로운 협력의 기회를 만들 수 있는 네트워킹 공간이에요.
논문 기본 정보
- 자료유형
- 학술저널
- 저자정보
- 발행연도
- 2025.4
- 수록면
- 215 - 231 (17page)
- DOI
- 10.5143/JESK.2025.44.2.215
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Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the usability of physical smartphone buttons based on users' dominant hands and determine the optimal button placement for enhanced ergonomic design.
Background: Smartphone physical buttons significantly impact user interaction, influencing comfort, efficiency, and ease of use. However, current designs often cater to right-handed users, potentially disadvantaging left-handed individuals. Understanding usability differences based on dominant hand preference is crucial for inclusive design.
Method: Forty participants (20 right-handed, 20 left-handed) were recruited. Using 3D-printed smartphone cases with eight different button layouts, participants performed usability tasks while subjective evaluations were recorded. Statistical analyses were conducted to assess the effects of physical button placement and dominant hand on usability.
Results: The layouts in which the volume and power buttons were placed together on the same side showed high usability ratings. In contrast, the layouts with the power button positioned at the top of the smartphone received lower usability ratings compared to layouts where the power button was placed on the right or left side. Analyzing the relationship between dominant hand and physical button placement revealed that usability ratings were higher when the physical buttons were positioned on the dominant hand side. That is, right-handed users recorded higher scores when the buttons were on the right side, while left-handed users recorded higher scores when the buttons were on the left side.
Conclusion: The usability of smartphone physical buttons is closely linked to dominant hand preference. Placing buttons within easy thumb reach enhances ergonomics and reduces discomfort. These findings emphasize the need for adaptable button designs that accommodate both right- and left-handed users.
Application: The study provides insights into ergonomic smartphone design, promoting inclusive usability. The findings can also be applied to other handheld devices to enhance user experience.
Background: Smartphone physical buttons significantly impact user interaction, influencing comfort, efficiency, and ease of use. However, current designs often cater to right-handed users, potentially disadvantaging left-handed individuals. Understanding usability differences based on dominant hand preference is crucial for inclusive design.
Method: Forty participants (20 right-handed, 20 left-handed) were recruited. Using 3D-printed smartphone cases with eight different button layouts, participants performed usability tasks while subjective evaluations were recorded. Statistical analyses were conducted to assess the effects of physical button placement and dominant hand on usability.
Results: The layouts in which the volume and power buttons were placed together on the same side showed high usability ratings. In contrast, the layouts with the power button positioned at the top of the smartphone received lower usability ratings compared to layouts where the power button was placed on the right or left side. Analyzing the relationship between dominant hand and physical button placement revealed that usability ratings were higher when the physical buttons were positioned on the dominant hand side. That is, right-handed users recorded higher scores when the buttons were on the right side, while left-handed users recorded higher scores when the buttons were on the left side.
Conclusion: The usability of smartphone physical buttons is closely linked to dominant hand preference. Placing buttons within easy thumb reach enhances ergonomics and reduces discomfort. These findings emphasize the need for adaptable button designs that accommodate both right- and left-handed users.
Application: The study provides insights into ergonomic smartphone design, promoting inclusive usability. The findings can also be applied to other handheld devices to enhance user experience.
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1. Introduction
2. Method
3. Results
4. Discussion
5. Conclusion
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