TY  - JOUR
AU  - O, Barry 
AU  - Curran, Kevin 
AU  - Woods, Derek 
PY  - 2005
TI  - Investigating Text Input Methods for Mobile Phones
JF  - Journal of Computer Science
VL  - 1
IS  - 2
DO  - 10.3844/jcssp.2005.189.199
UR  - https://thescipub.com/abstract/jcssp.2005.189.199
AB  - Human Computer Interaction is a primary factor in the success or failure of any device but
if an objective view is taken of the current mobile phone market you would be forgiven for thinking
usability was secondary to aesthetics. Many phone manufacturers modify the design of phones to be
different than the competition and to target fashion trends, usually at the expense of usability and
performance. There is a lack of awareness among many buyers of the usability of the device they are
purchasing and the disposability of modern technology is an effect rather than a cause of this.
Designing new text entry methods for mobile devices can be expensive and labour-intensive. The
assessment and comparison of a new text entry method with current methods is a necessary part of the
design process. The best way to do this is through an empirical evaluation. The aim of the study was to
establish which mobile phone text input method best suits the requirements of a select group of target
users. This study used a diverse range of users to compare devices that are in everyday use by most of
the adult population. The proliferation of the devices is as yet unmatched by the study of their
application and the consideration of their user friendliness.