Usability challenges in creating a multi-IM mobile application

Ohad Inbar, Boaz Zilberman

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

6 Scopus citations

Abstract

We describe the usability challenges of designing a mobile instant messaging (IM) application with voice (VoIP) capability. The key challenge was to maintain the experience of PC-based IM applications while taking into account both the constraints of mobile devices and the differences in the context in which such applications are used. We also discuss the challenges involved in implementing solutions to correspond with the capabilities and UI conventions of varied platforms and devices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMobileHCI 2008 - Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services
Pages453-456
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event10th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services, MobileHCI 2008 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 2 Sep 20085 Sep 2008

Publication series

NameMobileHCI 2008 - Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services, MobileHCI 2008
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
Period2/09/085/09/08

Keywords

  • IM
  • Instant messaging
  • Presence
  • Usability
  • User-interface design
  • VoIP

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Usability challenges in creating a multi-IM mobile application'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this