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FINGERTRACK-USER NEEDS SURVEY

Thank you for participating in this survey!
I am conducting research on a new cross-device pointing device designed to improve ergonomics, portability, and usability across desktop and mobile platforms.
This survey aims to understand your current experiences with devices such as the mouse, touchpad, and touchscreen-including your preferences, frustrations, and expectations for future interaction technologies. Your response will directly inform the design, development, and evaluation of this new device. Let's get started!

Section 1: Demographics

Which country are you from?

Which country are you currently in?

What is your age?

What is your gender?

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What is your occupation/primary activity? (multiple selections allowed)

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Daily average computer use (Desktop and/or Laptop)

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Are you...?

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Section 2: Device Usage and Preferences

What devices do you use daily?

What input devices do you use regularly for productivity, browsing or general tasks such as app navigation etc.,...? (select all that apply)

How do you perform these basic actions on your Desktop PC (select one input per action)?

Mouse
Touchpad
Touchscreen
Stylus
Other
Pointing
Clicking/Tapping
Scrolling
Dragging
Selecting Items
Hovering
Zoom in/out

How do you perform these basic actions on your Laptop (select one input per action)?

Mouse
Touchpad
Touchscreen
Stylus
Other
Pointing
Clicking/Tapping
Scrolling
Dragging
Selecting Items
Hovering
Zoom in/out

How do you perform these basic actions on your Mobile Device (select one input per action)?

Mouse
Touchpad
Touchscreen
Stylus
Other
Pointing
Clicking/Tapping
Scrolling
Dragging
Selecting Items
Hovering
Zoom in/out

Section 3: Ergonomics and Limitations

Have you experienced physical discomfort when using input devices for long periods?

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When Using your phone or tablet, do your fingers ever block your view of what you're interacting with?

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What is your biggest frustration with a traditional mouse? (a traditional mouse is one that needs a surface to operate the cursor, the optical mouse, wired, wireless and ergonomic are all included in this category)

What limitation do you face with mobile devices for precision tasks such as design, drawing, picture editing etc.?

Section 4: Cross-Device Interaction

How often do you switch between multiple devices in a day?

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How often do you wish to use a single input method across different devices?

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Have you tried using a mouse on a tablet/phone?

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Do existing input devices support your cross-device workflow? (switching from desktop, laptop, tablet or phone)

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Section 5: Openness to Innovation

How likely are you to try a finger-controlled, portable pointing device that can be used in more scenarios without the need of a surface?

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Select up to 5 most important features in a next-gen pointing device

Would you use a device that: can clip to the back of your phone, Tracks your fingertip instead of your hand/wrist and works seamlessly on desktop, laptop, phone, and tablet

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Please explain your answer

Section 6: Feedback

What's the one thing you think your current input device/s (Mouse, touchpad and/or touchscreen) should do better?

Any suggestion for better interaction across devices?

Would you like to participate in a follow-up survey for more detailed information?

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