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Systems and methods for emotive software usability

US8869115B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2012
Grant dateOct 21, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/011
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for emotive healthcare software usability. A method to improve software usability is described, the method comprising presenting a software application to a user. The method also including logging activities of the user with respect to the software application, wherein the logging includes recording the user using the software application, and wherein the activities include user action with respect to the software application and mouse location on a user interface displaying the software application. The method also including interpreting user emotion from the recording, and tracking an emotive index based on a combination of user emotion and user action with respect to the software application and mouse location. The method also including providing feedback based on the emotive index.

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