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Ken Boss (Vice President of Sales, JN White)
Date: Tuesday, December 1
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Track: Tech Theater
Vault Recording: TBD
The debate between membrane switches and touchscreens rages on! Medical device user interfaces continue to evolve as end users are expecting more from manufacturers, including enhanced ease of use, the ability to easily update equipment and increased durability.
In this Tech Talk, Ken Boss discusses a number of design considerations in the development of user interfaces for medical devices, including the advantages of utilizing membrane switches or touchscreens in user interfaces and how they can often work together for a superior user experience. As a veteran user interface design expert, he reviews current best practices and proposes specific guidance for different use cases.