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A framework of usability factors is presented which serves as a basis for the thorough research of usability issues in the context of smart home systems. Based on well accepted approaches taken from the literature, various aspects related to usability are identified as significant for the implementation and future development of smart home systems. Finally, the partly existing prototypical installation of a smart home system is discussed and scenarios for future investigations are presented.
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Leitner, G., Ahlström, D., Hitz, M. (2007). Usability — Key Factor of Future Smart Home Systems. In: Home Informatics and Telematics: ICT for The Next Billion. HOIT 2007. IFIP — The International Federation for Information Processing, vol 241. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73697-6_20
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