by Melanie Kellar, Derek Reilly, Kirstie Hawkey, Malcolm Rodgers, Bonnie MacKay,
David Dearman, Vicki Ha, W. Joseph MacInnes*, Michael Nunes, Karen Parker,
Tara Whalen, Kori M. Inkpen
This study tried to evaluate hand-held prototype in two field settings (a rendezvous, and an event -City Chase) that required users to use the device naturalistically, and required observers to follow users in the field.
For the rendezvous test participants were given a WoZ device where the moderator sent their prototype devices updates via bluetooth.
For the City Chase event participants were asked to use 'shared annotations' with their co-located partner while performing the race tasks.
Results were mixed for various reasons. For the rendezvous test there were technology breakdowns but data was collected.
For the shared annotations test a mismatch between the race demands and the prototype functionality meant participants did not use the prototype as they got caught up in the race.
The study documents the many obstacles posed to collecting data in the field, but also points out that insights into usage were gained that would not have been possible to encounter in the lab.
I don't disagree with anything, but this is not quite a finished study.
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