Usability Studies on Mobile User Interface Design Patterns: A Systematic Literature Review

Table 13

Input Mode and Selection Research.

Research topics prior to 2007	Research topics since 2007	Factors of interest since 2007	Unexamined/other possible topics
(i) Factors affecting input accuracy; (a) Visual distraction; (b) Sensorimotor coordination; (c) Blindness; (d) Aging; (ii) Improving input accuracy; (a) Alternative keyboard layouts; (b) Increase input feedback	(i) Finger and thumb interaction; (ii) User factors; (a) Elderly users; (b) Disabilities (blindness, ALS, Down’s syndrome); (iii) Novice users; (iv) External factors; (v) Eye-free interaction; (a) Walking; (b) Driving; (vi) Large form input; (vii) Alternative input methods	(i) Accuracy; (ii) Efficiency; (iii) Errors; (iv) Key size; (v) Touchable area; (vi) Location of interactive elements; (vii) Eye fixation	(i) Effect of handedness; (ii) Effect of finger and thumb lengths; (iii) Children users; (iv) Evaluation of interaction elements in in-car usage; (v) Novel techniques need validation and evaluation