multi-touch surfaces such as that of the Surface tables are easily understandable and intuitive to use - is confirmed by a study conducted jointly with the UID of the Stuttgart Media University (Stuttgart Media University). We wanted to know how user friendly the new interface actually is. As novice users to go with the new operation? How fast multi-touch interactions are recorded really?
The 24 test participants confirmed our suspicion: The Surface is easy and intuitive to use. Whether young or old - the users have when interacting with the table fun. The test participants perceive the new service as pleasant and fascinating experience. In particular, the interaction of gestures and the recognition of real objects enthusiastic users. The gesture-based interface for users is absolutely no problem. Interactions such as turning, scroll or move giving no trouble. There were small uncertainties are only in the campaign "Scale. The reason: Some of the participants had to get used to it, to use two fingers. The study shows that in the minds of the users already the necessary knowledge for the gesture-based control is available. Multi-touch surfaces thus allowing a more natural use of user interfaces.
will be available to MS Surface so in the future in our living rooms? Our test participants liked the idea anyway Travel photos to look at the interactive table. Many also see potential in the business field: You can well imagine the Surface for presentations at conferences or for group work in their own conference room use.
can be obtained from the detailed study http://www.uid.com/wissen/uid-veroeffentlichungen/