Seniors and Electronic Aids
Pros & Cons Study
Stanford Computer Department
Human Computer Interaction
900 Blake Wilbur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Over View of StudyThe university is studying now electronics could help seniors or be intrusive in their lives as they use things such as smart phones, TVs, Fitbits, iPads and so on.
Stanford:Pros & Cons of Electronics and Seniors
We were divided into groups of four or five and asked to think about what a smart electronics app might be used for and where it could be used. Also pros and cons as to the use of this electronics.
Linda - Chuck - Robert
Our table came up with multiple items and we selected our favorite one from where an electronic might be uses such as:
- Home
- Senior Center
- Transportation
- Care Giver Communications
- Cruise Ship Help
We seleted Cruise Ship and pros were learning the layout of the ship. We also checked on using electronics on tours. Finding other travelers who might be from the area you live in for companionship. Contacting the crew for emergencies.
We decided one major cons would be if someone could access the data base and find out peoples cabin numbers or where they might be during the day. Rooms might not be safe!
We were given $25 Gift cards for each day we attended the classes. If we attended all four we also got an extra $50 Gift card!
Four Day Workshop Study
Workshop Table Five
Linda designed an App that informed the user if the location she was at was an interesting place to visit or so so, or not interesting. Right arrow might be green for go, middle yellow for so so and red on the left for not interesting!
Chuck designed a robot camera that turned itself off when advised by the user.
Robert designed an electronic key for the cabin door to monitor the activities around the door.
Compensation
Created on: 2023.08.22
Updated on: 2023.08.26