Re:Chaos Computer Clubs Breaks Iris Recognition System of th...
by ghvknvgvh on Tuesday May 23, 2017 @03:15PM
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> The trouble with statements like 'for the average xyz user' is:
1. 50% of your users won't have their needs met
Oh come on. You know what's meant: no nerds. That's 99% of users who'll have their needs met, not 50%.
1. 50% of your users won't have their needs met - that's a large proportion assuming a uniform distribution
2. We can't be sure a uniform distribution in the first place is appropriate
3. If we're going to assume an average user then why don't we assume an average phone too: If the average user gets by without something today then why bother building it as a new feature?
In the end a product should not be designed for an average user. It should be designed for a well defined audience who's needs will met well by the product. If you're going to bother with fancy biometric tech as a feature and selling point then you're clearly NOT aiming at the average user who couldn't care less...