Title:	STREET PORTALS: USER INTERFACE FOR BIKE SHARE
Author(s):	Jason Germany, Philip Speranza
ISBN:	978-989-8533-41-8
Editors:	Piet Kommers and Guo Chao Peng
Year:	2015
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	Urban Design; Architecture; Parametric Design; Interaction Design
Type:	Full Paper
First Page:	157
Last Page:	166
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	The objective of this research project is to develop a user interface “test bed” to understand the role of touchscreen kiosks in community connectivity. This interface test bed will apply the knowledge of interface design to the domain of public transit kiosks, with a particular focus on bike share stations. The value of this research is the ability to generate user feedback between community members using urban experiences. Safety, effectiveness and community connectivity of public transit may be enhanced with this information interface. The objective of this research project is to develop a user interface “test bed” to understand the role of touchscreen kiosks in community connectivity. This interface test bed will apply the knowledge of interface design to the domain of public transit kiosks, with a particular focus on bike share stations. The value of this research is the ability to generate user feedback between community members using urban experiences. Safety, effectiveness and community connectivity of public transit may be enhanced with this information interface. his research explains the test bed kiosk’s design, physical build, and hardware and software testing. User interaction studies for standards, accessibility and design criteria were done. 2D and 3D modeling, material sourcing and mockups were built. Hardware sensors for proximity included passive infrared (PIR), ultrasonic range finding and RGB-D technology using Microsoft Kinect. Tests measured interaction with user movement type, including the differentiation of pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles. The interface test bed will allow for future tests using more advanced sensors and include user intercept survey testing as a methodology to connect urban design theory and interface design to enhance transit through the specific application of public bike share.
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