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Software Analysis and Improvement (User Friendliness)

Software Analysis and Improvement (User Friendliness)

Dr. Johnson offers his expertise to improve the functionality of the software program he works with.

One of the major difficulties that I have found with software is user friendliness. There seems to be a tendency to use “cute” names for features, and these names do not reflect the functions, so users are confused as to which features do what. I make suggestions for:

  • renaming features
  • re-organizing where they are located
  • adding missing features

The revisions make the software program I am working with much more intuitive and inclusive of features that should have been there in the first place.

REQUEST CONSULTATION

All product analysis takes place in one of three labs, which are set up for audio and video, subjective evaluation. Objective testing is utilized in two of the three labs. The reference equipment within each of these labs is described below:

Lab 1 (Home Theater)

  • OPPO BDP-105 Universal 3D Blu-ray Player – Wireless Networked
  • OPPO UDP-205 Universal 3D Blu-ray Player – Wireless Networked
  • Pass Labs XP-20 Stereo Preamplifier
  • Classé SSP-800 Surround Sound Processor
  • Emotiva XMC-1 Surround Sound Processor
  • Classé CA-5200 Five-Channel Power Amplifier (200 Watts per Channel)
  • Pass Labs X600.8 Power Amplifiers (4) (600 Watts/Each)
  • Audio Control Phase Coupled Activator (Sub-Harmonic Generator)
  • Carver Platinum Mark IV Ribbon Speakers
  • MartinLogan Summit X Hybrid Electrostatic Speakers (2) (Rear Left/Right)
  • MartinLogan Stage X Hybrid Electrostatic Speakers (3) (Center and Sides Left/Right)
  • Velodyne DD-18+ Subwoofer (3)
  • Sony VPL-HW55ES 1,920 x 1,080p Digital Projector
  • 90″ (Diagonal) Stewart Grayhawk Projection Screen
  • Sony 75″ UHD Flat Panel Display
  • Cables: Wireworld, Mogami

Lab 2 (Two-Channel Audio with Digital and Analog Sources)

  • OPPO BDP-105 Universal 3D Blu-ray Player – Wireless Networked
  • Balanced Audio Technology VK-5i Pure Class A Triode Stereo Preamplifier (Fully Balanced)
  • VPI-HR-X Turntable with Sumiko Blackbird MC Cartridge
  • Manley Labs Steelhead Phono Preamplifier
  • Pass Labs Xs Preamplifier
  • AURALiC VEGA DAC
  • Pass Labs Xs 300 Monoblock Power Amplifiers (2) (300 Watts/each)
  • Emotiva XPA-1 Monoblock Power Amplifiers (2) (500 Watts/Each)
  • Emotiva XPR-1 Monoblock Power Amplifiers (2) (1,000 Watts/Each)
  • MartinLogan CLX Full-Range Electrostatic Speakers
  • Paradigm Reference Signature SUB 2 Subwoofers (2)
  • PS Audio P500 AC Regenerator (Line Conditioner)
  • Custom-Built Computer for Audio Analysis
  • Accupel HDG-3000 Digital Color Signal Generator (1080i capable), Component Video and DVI Output
  • ColorFacts Pro Video Test and Calibration Software, Spyder Sensor
  • SpectraPlus Audio Analysis Software
  • Audio Precision SYS-2722 (Measurement Instrument)
  • Staco 3PN2210B-DVM 22 Ampere Variable Transformer (for adjusting line voltage to 120 volts during amplifier power output tests)
  • Cables: Wireworld, Mogami

Lab 3 (Two-Channel Audio)

  • OPPO BDP-105 Universal 3D Blu-ray Player – Wireless Networked
  • Balanced Audio Technology VK-5i Pure Class A Triode Preamplifier (Fully Balanced)
  • Balanced Audio Technology VK-500 Solid State Stereo Power Amplifier (Fully Balanced) (250 Watts per Channel)
  • Magnepan 20.7 Planar Magnetic Full-Range Speakers
  • HiFiMAN HE1000 Planar Magnetic Headphones
  • OPPO PM-1 Planar Magnetic Headphones
  • OPPO HA-1 Headphone Amplifier
  • Bryston BUC-1 USB Converter
  • Cables: Wireworld, Mogami