Localization in Korea of User Interface of the 3G Mobile Handset Built on Open OS

摘要

In order to minimize Korean users' conflict as they use global brand 3G handsets which are built on open OS, Symbian of Nokia and Windows Mobile of Microsoft, the research was operated by KTF, Korean mobile telecommunication company. To figure out the difference between ordinary mobile handsets and 3G open OS handsets, major European handsets and major Korean handsets were observed. According to the result of research the requirements for the handsets were established including key pad layout and key functions, information architecture of native menu, labels and input method of Korean language, and other user scenarios for main services like messaging.