• The Usability of Training Apps for Older Adults – A Heuristic Evaluation 

      Kaur, Amrat; Chen, Weiqin (Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object; Journal article, 2022)
      The literature has shown that normal ageing is associated with a de-cline in sensory, perceptual, motor, and cognitive abilities. Physical activities and cognitive training are considered beneficial for maintaining functional ...
    • Usable electronic voting for elderly people 

      Thapa, Vishal (MAUU;2021, Master thesis, 2021)
      The research objective is about the investigation of the usability of the user interface to provide a usable voting interface for the elderly people so that they can be a part of inclusive democratic society. The usability ...
    • Use Forecasting: Designing Fashion Garments for Extended Use 

      Cramer, Joanne (Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing & Chemistry;20, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-07-15)
      This chapter introduces the concept of ‘use forecasting’ to describe how designers might anticipate and design for the extended use of fashion clothing. Garment design that supports extended use is one strategy with the ...
    • Use of Analytical Hierarchy Process in Selecting the Optimum Equipment for Execution at a Construction Project 

      Keprate, Arvind; Kumar, Gaurav Thakur (IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management; 2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM), Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference proceeding, 2020-01-12)
      There are plethora of issues associated with construction project management process, the most important being the selection of the optimum equipment for execution at a construction site. Different people have different ...
    • Use of Clustering Algorithms for Sensor Placement and Activity Recognition in Smart Homes 

      Simonsson, Simon Frederick; Casagrande, Flavia Dias; Zouganeli, Evi (IEEE Access;Volume: 11, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-01-23)
      This work presents a novel method for motion sensor placement within smart homes. Using recordings from 3D depth cameras within six real homes, clusters are created with the resident’s tracked location. The resulting ...
    • Use of cross laminated timber (CLT) in industrial buildings in Nordic climate – A case study 

      Svortevik, Vilde Jakobsen; Engevik, Mathias Berntzen; Kraniotis, Dimitrios (IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science;Volume 410, Conference object, 2020)
      In recent years there has been a greater interest in developing new more sustainable solutions in the construction of buildings and in particular of large commercial and industrial buildings. Thisstudy analyses the ...
    • Use of digital twins for process safety management 

      Keprate, Arvind; Bagalkot, Nikhil (Methods in Chemical Process Safety;, Chapter; Journal article, 2022)
      The chapter discusses the framework for developing a Digital Twin (DT) for the process safety management (PSM) of small-bore piping (SBP) on a typical offshore platform. One of the important problems during the PSM of SBP ...
    • The use of HBIM and scanning in cultural heritage projects 

      Rolfsen, Christian Nordahl; Lassen, Ann Karina; Lein, Simen; Zabrodina, Ekaterina (Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2023)
      The adaptation of HBIM, (Historic Building Information Modelling), in cultural heritage has been a challenge since such buildings are unique. Historic buildings are known to be some of the more chal-lenging structures to ...
    • Usefulness of Heat Map Explanations for Deep-Learning-Based Electrocardiogram Analysis 

      Storås, Andrea; Andersen, Ole Emil; Lockhart, Sam; Thielemann, Roman; Gnesin, Filip; Thambawita, Vajira L B; Hicks, Steven; Kanters, Jørgen K.; Strumke, Inga; Halvorsen, Pål; Riegler, Michael (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Deep neural networks are complex machine learning models that have shown promising results in analyzing high-dimensional data such as those collected from medical examinations. Such models have the potential to provide ...
    • User and group profiling based on user process usage 

      Ochoa, Edson (Master thesis, 2007)
      User profiling based on process usage is on approach for adding an extra security layer to our computer systems. In addition it can be of great value for classification of a company/school network and the their user ...
    • User communication, design methods study and cardiac compression board design 

      Heng, Yao (Master thesis, 2010)
      This research project focused on the study of user communication and design methods. By ways of study the cardiac compression board (CPR board) design, the aim of this research is to finding some useful suggestion for the ...
    • User Identification based on Touch Dynamics 

      Sandnes, Frode Eika; Zhang, Xiaoli (Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2012-09)
      Touch interaction has quickly become the de-facto means of interacting with handheld devices due to its perceived attractiveness and low hardware cost. This study proposes a strategy for identifying users based on touch ...
    • User Interface Design for Public Kiosks : an Evaluation of the Taiwan High Speed Rail Ticket Vending Machine 

      Sandnes, Frode Eika; Jian, Hua-Li; Huang, Yo-Ping; Huang, Yueh-Min (Journal of information science and engineering;26 (1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)
      Low hardware costs and high staffing costs have resulted in an increase in public information and transaction kiosks. Ticket vending machines are one important subset of such kiosks. These machines must offer efficient ...
    • User interface evaluation of a ski injuries management system 

      Dalipi, Fisnik; Ferati, Mexhid; Yildirim, Sule (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Although many technological devices and solutions to enhance the skiing experience are now available for skiers, skiing sometimes could turn to be potentially dangerous. The speed of movement, environment unpredictability, ...
    • User interfaces in dark mode during daytime: Improved productivity or just cool-looking? 

      Pedersen, Lasse Apalnes; Einarsson, Svavar Skuli; Rikheim, Fredrik Arne; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Lecture Notes in Computer Science;Volume 12188, Peer reviewed, 2020)
      Applications are increasingly coming equipped with a so-called dark mode. Our observation is that many computer enthusiasts are under the impression that dark mode in a way is better than the traditional light mode. This ...
    • User participation in the planning of Art and crafts studios in new school buildings in Norway 

      Lefdal, Else Margrethe (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      This article addresses users’ opportunities to participate in the design of physical learning environments. The research questions are as follows: How do teachers experience user participation in a planning process for the ...
    • User survey of practices using cfengine 

      Chaudhry, Raheel Asghar (Master thesis, 2005)
      This Master thesis is the final project at Oslo University College which is a part of the international Master degree in Network and system administration, in collaboration with the University of Oslo. This thesis includes ...
    • A User-Centered Approach to Digital Household Risk Management 

      Paupini, Cristina; Giannoumis, G. Anthony; Gjøsæter, Terje (Communications in Computer and Information Science;Volume 1226, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-10)
      Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to become as common as electricity (OECD 2016) and there is a high probability for connected homes to become central parts of critical societal. IoT technologies might access, manage ...
    • User-centred Design For a not Straightforward University Wayfinding 

      Picazo, Javier Poves; Hazenoot, Amber; Otaduy, Celia Martínez; Braux, Marie; Bong, Way Kiat (E&PDE;DS 104, Conference object, 2020)
      OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University receives thousands of students and visitors annually. Its main campus consists of many buildings in which students, staff and visitors navigate. Unfortunately, navigating around the ...
    • Users Perceptions of Headphones and Earbuds in Norway and Brazil: An Empirical Study Based on a Kahoot Quiz 

      Figliolia, Amanda Coelho; Sandnes, Frode Eika; Medola, Fausto Orsi (Lecture Notes in Computer Science;12768, Conference object, 2021-07-03)
      Headphones and earbuds are seemingly more popular than ever with the wide availability of smartphones and music streaming services. Such personal audio systems are also essential for many blind and visually impaired computer ...