Chapter 10

Usability

Abstract

This chapter provides information on some of the sensor usage techniques and examples.

Keywords

Sensor needs; human–computer interaction; sensor usages

Information in This Chapter

• Importance of Sensors in Mobile Computing

• Sensing Factors

• Human–Computer Interactions

• Customer Usages

Need of Sensors in Mobile Computing

Sensors are becoming key for mobile computing. Operating systems like Windows and Android have hardware requirements related to sensors to be met for any logo/certifications. An increasing number of sensors and applications are transforming mobile computing and use cases. Sensors are also used to increase efficiency and power response of the platforms. And of course sensors are used to mimic human responses ...

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