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Granny+: An Effortless Smartphone Keyboard for the Elderly

Category: Interface Design & Mobile App / 2016
Organisation: Visiting Researcher in Media Lab Helsinki, Aalto University, Finland
Hosts: Prof. Lily Diaz-Kommonen & Dr. Antti Raike


GRAFT

A smartphone has brought people into a smart life, but it is not smart for the elderly. Most of older adults face difficulties when using a smartphone, particularly in text typing and reading. Granny+ is an effortless smartphone keyboard specifically designed for the elderly. Granny+ was developed via a user-centred design approach. It is not just a large-key keyboard. ! It is easy, simple and SMART!

4 Specifc Features
Large 6-gon Keys with Haptic Feedback
Hexagon is the best shape that affords large keys as many as possible in a limited screen.

Smart Letter Predictions
When a letter is being typed, 3 predictive letters are highlighted for the next letter what would be typed.

Rotating for Large Display
Rotating to landscape orientation for a larger text display. It also supports a spoken voice message.

Easy-switching Keyboard
26 letters are divided into two layers. Users can easily switch between the two layers via a simple tap.

[Media Coverage] Yle TV, Finland, 25th January 2016


Watch it @ Yle TV

 

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