AccelKey Selection Method for Mobile Devices

TL;DR

This paper introduces the AccelKey method, a fast data selection technique for small-screen mobile devices that enables quick, one-handed navigation using 4-way input devices without screen viewing.

Contribution

It presents a novel selection method tailored for limited-input devices, improving speed and usability in data navigation on portable electronics.

Findings

Enables quick selection from large lists with minimal input

Supports one-handed operation without screen viewing

Improves navigation efficiency on small-screen devices

Abstract

Portable Electronic Devices usually utilize a small screen with limited viewing area and a keyboard with a limited number of keys. This makes it difficult to perform quick searches in data arrays containing more than dozen items such an address book or song list. In this article we present a new data selection method which allows the user to quickly select an entry from a list using 4-way navigation device such as joystick, trackball or 4-way key pad. This method allows for quick navigation using just one hand, without looking at the screen.