In many devices used in medical technology, too little emphasis is placed on the development of intuitive and intelligent user interfaces. This is surprising, because in hardly any other application is it of such great importance that the user can call up information quickly and clearly recognize it on the display and make entries without errors even in stressful situations.
The inputs to be made are often very complex, must be error-free and the input must be unambiguous without the user having to tap the touchscreen several times. This requires a well thought-out positioning of the controls, a touch technology that works flawlessly in different environments (temperature, humidity, lighting conditions, electrical interference fields, etc.) and conditions (e.g. strong vibration).
Hospitals and medical practices are increasingly using instruments and devices with integrated touchscreens. Especially in medicine, simple, fast and particularly precise handling of devices is important.