The Problem: The Digital Barrier for Seniors
Modern smartphones and tablets are powerful tools, but their complexity can be a major obstacle for many seniors. This difficulty of use can limit their access to essential services, reduce their social participation, and become a source of frustration rather than a daily help.
Our Solution: PhonAge, the Simplified and Adapted Smartphone
PhonAge is a unique interface designed by our team to meet the specific needs of seniors. Our goal is to transform these technologies into a valuable asset for their daily activities and planning by providing accessible and personalized tools.
As a result of a research project, PhonAge aims to promote smartphone use among seniors, assist them in their activities of daily living, and adapt the mobile experience to their profile.
Key Features
Top Section - Spatiotemporal Assistance
Continuously displays clear contextual information (date, time, weather) with a font size adapted to the user's sensory needs.
Middle Section - Service Area
Presents the main applications (Contact, Calendar, Navigation) in a customizable grid, with large icons and feedback (audio, haptic, visual) for each interaction.
Bottom Section - Emergency Contact
A context-aware emergency service, always accessible, positioned near the thumb. Its color and text are customizable for immediate recognition.
Premier Contact — a simplified path from the home screen to calling a loved one, in just a few taps.
Project Team
Bessam Abdulrazak
Professor, Department of Computer Science, Université de Sherbrooke
Director of the AMI-Lab
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