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Recall test for keyboard layout

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    Abstract

    In this study, the recall accuracies for different keys on a keyboard were studied and analyzed in a systematic way. It was found that alphabetic keys in the area of "Typing Keys" resulted in relatively lower recall accuracies than "Function Keys", "Control Keys" and "Numeric Keys". Besides, there was an absence of significant association between the relative use frequency of English letters and their recall accuracies, confirming to the general expectation that typing tasks rely on the processing of implicit memory rather than explicit memory. Regarding the recall accuracies for numeric keys, participants had higher recall accuracy for the keys located in "Numeric Keypad" than those in the "Typing Key" area. This might be the result of experience transfer from their daily interaction with devices of similar layout (ATM). Some useful suggestions were provided for the design of a more user-friendly keyboard layout.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2016
    PublisherNewswood Limited
    Pages822-827
    Volume2
    ISBN (Print)9789881404763
    Publication statusPublished - Mar 2016
    EventInternational MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2016 (IMECS 2016) - The Royal Garden Hotel, Hong Kong , China
    Duration: 16 Mar 201618 Mar 2016

    Publication series

    NameLecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science
    Volume2222
    ISSN (Print)2078-0958
    ISSN (Electronic)2078-0966

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2016 (IMECS 2016)
    PlaceChina
    CityHong Kong
    Period16/03/1618/03/16

    Research Keywords

    • Explicit memory
    • Keyboard layout
    • Muscle memory
    • Recall accuracy
    • Typing performance

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