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.
Project Team
Bessam Abdulrazak
Professor, Department of Computer Science, Université de Sherbrooke
Director of the AMI-Lab
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