Search for dissertations about: "user perspective"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 328 swedish dissertations containing the words user perspective.

2. 1. An interactive health technology solution for encouraging physical activity : a first model based on a user perspective

   Author : Anna Åkerberg; Maria Lindén; Anne Söderlund; Maria Hagströmer; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; physical activity; user perspective; user; technology; encourage; behavior change; application; smartphone; fysisk aktivitet; användarperspektiv; användare; teknik; uppmuntra; beteendeförändring; applikation; smartphone; Care Sciences; vårdvetenskap;

   Abstract : Globally, the level of physical inactivity is increasing. The overall aim of this thesis was to develop and test a first model of an interactive health technology solution (called App&Move) that should encourage physically inactive adults to be more physically active. READ MORE

4. 2. User engagement in Living Labs : Issues and concerns

   Author : Abdolrasoul Habibipour; Anna Ståhlbröst; Diana Chronéer; John Sören Pettersson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; participatory design; user engagement; user engagement framework; user perspective; commitment; living lab; innovation; test; adoption; Information systems; Informationssystem;

   Abstract : User engagement and the participatory design approach are well-established in information systems research for many years, and several studies have investigated the challenges of user engagement in the innovation processes. The majority of these studies have discussed participatory design activities – specifically user engagement –in an organizational context. READ MORE

5. 3. Adaptive behaviour in traffic : An individual road user perspective

   Author : Sara Nygårdhs; Björn Johansson; Dick de Waard; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Adaptation; road-user; comfort zone;

   Abstract : Road-user adaptation is a prerequisite for traffic to run smoothly. By adaptation, the road user aims to ensure a feeling of comfort according to his or her present state and capability. In this thesis, adaptive behaviour of car drivers and cyclists in response to different factors is explored, using the individual perspective of the road user. READ MORE

6. 4. The Significance of Things : Affective User-Artefact Relations

   Author : Viktor Hiort af Ornäs; Högskolan i Skövde; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; User-centred desig; User experience; Significant things; Significant use; Significant consequences; Technology; Teknik; User Centred Product Design; Användarcentrerad produktdesign;

   Abstract : Products help people act, but also thrill, excite, and elicit fear, joy and anger. Artefacts are a natural part of people’s everyday lives, sometimes associated with values, dreams and aspirations. While traditional user-centred approaches have focused on efficiency and effectiveness of use, injury prevention etc. READ MORE

7. 5. On Optimizing Manufacturing Systems - A User Perspective

   Author : Anna Johansson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; case study; usability; human-computer interaction; user acceptance; user-centered development; manufacturing systems; human operators; task analysis;

   Abstract : Recent developments and trends in manufacturing have resulted in tremendous efficiency increases. However, the full potential of advanced manufacturing systems has not yet been seen and efficiency problems remain. READ MORE