user interfaces

Several major carmakers are using Android to power their In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) and telematics systems.  Another option is Automotive-Grade Linux.

Product usability problems require the engineer to take off his engineering hat and think more like a user.

Proper timing in user interfaces often has more to do with the user's perception than with the actual passage of time.

The placement of knobs, buttons, and switches is as essential as the firmware to making a usable embedded system.

Examining the structure of the ANSI and ISO usability standards is the first step to developing medical devices that protect users from accidents.

Should you integrate a GUI into an embedded system by adding a dedicated processor or upgrading the existing one? Here are some options and trade-offs.

Products destined for use in multiple countries often require user interfaces that support several human languages. Sloppy string management in your programs could result in unintelligible babble.

The information that a user gets from a life-critical system may spell the difference between a slight mishap and a serious accident. This article addresses the issue of safety in the design of a user interface.