CMSC 434 - Fall 2007
Prof Guimbretiere

Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction

eBook Reader for the elderly

eBooks are becoming more an more common.  There are a number of publishers selling eBooks (e.g., http://www.ebooks.com), commercial ventures loaning eBooks (e.g., http://www.netlibrary.com/ (UMD uses them), http://www.questia.com), and companies selling software to read eBooks (e.g., Microsoft Reader, Adobe eBook Reader).  However, none of these systems are designed with the elderly in mind.

The goal of this project is to design an eBook reader interface designed for adults 65 years and older.  It will be your job to work with elderly to understand how their needs, abilities, and interests are different - and then design an interface to suit them.

Please do not forget to check the hardware rules for 434 projects.