Surveying personal device ecosystems with cross-device applications in mind

Abstract

To inform the design of cross-device applications, it is important to know what devices users typically have within reach in various settings in the home, in the workplace and on the move. We report on a survey carried out using an online questionnaire and discuss the most significant findings that should be taken into account in cross-device scenarios. The results are based on 293 participants covering a wide range of ages, nationalities, professions and living arrangements.