Data Collection Software
Multi-character, user-defined coding schemes; the codes can be pre-specified to represent either discrete or timed occurrences of interest
Point-and-shoot or function-keyed entry of preset codes, text phrases, or milestones
Automatic insertion of task and step numbers along with elapsed time
Ability to associate high capacity free-form comments with each observation
The ability to merge the results of successive coding passes through the same material
Ability to enter a multi-level "flag" to mark observations for later review
Integrated keyboard control of VCRs or camcorders, with the offline ability to "go to" time coded segments of tape that have been identified in the data log during data collection
Integrated video editing capabilities, with the offline ability to construct a video "cuts" list based on coded observations from the data log and then execute an automated editing session
The ability to send commands directly to other active Windows sessions
When used in conjunction with a desk-top video teleconferencing system, ObServant can be networked to support "remote" usability testing, whereby the test administrator and test participant are in physically different locations, linked by telecommunications
UserWorks, Inc, 1738 Elton Rd., Suite 138, Silver Spring, MD 20903. Tel: 301-431-0500; Fax: 301-431-4834.