Affective technology: Beyond usability
Umemuro, H.
Consumer Electronics, 2009. ISCE apos;09. IEEE 13th International Symposium on
Volume , Issue , 25-28 May 2009 Page(s):373 - 374
Digital Object Identifier   10.1109/ISCE.2009.5157064
Summary:This paper argues the significant contributions and also limits of usability approach on designing technological products and services. Among various emerging concepts that have been proposed to supplement usability, this paper argues importance of considering human affects when users interact with technology. This paper defines technology that are capable to evoke appropriate affective responses in users as affective technology. Perspectives of affective technology research are discussed.

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