Usability refers to methods for improving ease-of-use during the design process of software.
To date, we've seen everything from simple makeovers of the address book app aimed at improving ease-of-use to smarter, "connected" address books that automatically stay up to date (and, unfortunately, sometimes spam your friends).
Expected next steps for smartphone sensing include its demonstration on paper-based platforms, its use in conjunction with fluorescent nanotechnologies, and combination of both, towards improving ease-of-use and sensitivity.
BlackBerry 7 OS seriously improves ease-of-use and navigation in some fundamental ways, and also brings a new level of fluidity to the UI.
To improve ease-of-use, Acer projectors are equipped with Empowering Technology, a suite of tools designed to simplify access to simple setup, viewing and timer utilities, making customers more productive.
Systems like these should be within commercial reach in five to seven years and should noticeably improve ease of use.
Adjustments to the Adapt-N tool will improve ease of use and accuracy for the 2012 growing season.
It also will improve ease of use, with self-service features including keyless entry and a flexible rental term.
Therefore, we decided to replace the solenoids with the seven segment led displays to achieve the same functionality, which is to improve ease of use of the device.
