US Patent No: 6,237,138
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Buffered screen capturing software tool for usability testing of computer applications
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May 22, 2001
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Nov 12, 1997
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08/968,985
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Abstract
Present methods available to user centered design practitioners for gathering information pertaining to end-user usability of computer applications have proven be expensive, labour intensive, time consuming and somewhat ineffective. A usability software tool is described which results in relatively simple and effective feedback of end-users reactions to the use of software applications. A critical event is identified by the user and the screen activity for a period of time prior to the critical event is captured. A file of these screen-clips as well as textual information entered by the end-user is provided to the design practitioner for review and analysis.
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