Description: The potential energy savings intended by the power management settings of current operating systems (Windows, Mac) are not being realized in desktop computers due to inefficient utilization by users. This project proposes rethinking the design of current Power Management User Interface (PMUI). The project team will develop and test an innovative PMUI to facilitate and encourage greater utilization of low-power modes by computer users. The new interface will incorporate lessons from the fields of human-computer interaction and behavior theory. Design features will be explored that make the PMUI access, understand, and use, as well as incorporate feedback, reminders, and intrinsic rewards.
Status: PMUI has been developed for Windows and Mac. We are currently conducting a filed trial at UCI that involves over 300 participants testing the applications. Preliminary results indicate that participants using the PMUI applications can save over 50% of energy by understanding the use of the low-power management features in their computers.
For further information: https://etad.calit2.uci.edu/2019/08/20/ready-set-sleep/