Usability Quote of the Day

February 6, 2012

The prevailing computer-human interaction (CHI) model of interface design has been partly responsible for the current state of the desktop computer. The breakthrough on which the field emerged was the admission of psychological principles. The resulting graphical user interface has been the focus of the field of computer-human interaction for nearly 20 years. This interface is a virtual control panel whose design has remained quite technology-centered. -- Malcolm McCullough, Digital Ground, 2004    (via interaction-design.org)
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Saturday, February 26, 2005

Honda To Build GPS Into Motorcycles

"Honda Motor Co. plans to unveil April 28 built-in GPS navigation as an optional feature for some motorcycle lines."

The first Honda product to get the gadget will be its Forza 250cc scooter.

The system, created though a partnership with Garmin for the GPS technology and Zenrin for mapping, features a 3.8-inch LCD display and tells drivers when to turn and where they are with voice commands. A switch on the motorcycle's handlebar controls the device.

Honda GPS - User Interface Design, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Ergonomics

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