An experience from testing an ambient intelligence, devices for household — case study

Abstract

Paper presents a practical experience from testing intelligent devices for household aimed for mainstream usage in practical life. They are developed with intelligent functions that make them accessible and usable also for people with weakened sensor and physical abilities, including people with impairments and elderly people. Testing process was conducted in Padeborn, Germany, in C-lab in cooperation with Siemens company. The paper consists of particular findings from testing household devices with intelligent features made by person with visual impairment. The results of the testing concluded to a case study summarizing experience of the potential end-user.