Adaptive Interfaces in Mobile Environments

2008 ◽  
pp. 302-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikola Mitrovic ◽  
Eduardo Mena ◽  
Jose Alberto Royo
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Mobile Agent ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Agent Technology ◽  
Challenging Problem ◽  
Adaptive Interfaces ◽  
Multiple User ◽  
Run Time

Mobility for graphical user interfaces (GUIs) is a challenging problem, as different GUIs need to be constructed for different device capabilities and changing context, preferences and users’ locations. GUI developers frequently create multiple user interface versions for different devices. The solution lies in using a single, abstract, user interface description that is used later to automatically generate user interfaces for different devices. Various techniques are proposed to adapt GUIs from an abstract specification to a concrete interface. Design-time techniques have the possibility of creating better performing GUIs but, in contrast to run-time techniques, lack flexibility and mobility. Run-time techniques’ mobility and autonomy can be significantly improved by using mobile agent technology and an indirect GUI generation paradigm. Using indirect generation enables analysis of computer-human interaction and application of artificial intelligence techniques to be made at run-time, increasing GUIs’ performance and usability.

scholarly journals A new user interface for a text proofreading web portal in a digitization and crowdsourcing context

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-122
Author(s):  
Pietro Murano
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Task Time ◽  
Degree Of Control ◽  
Mass Digitization ◽  
Empirical Experiment ◽  
Satisfaction Measures

Purpose This paper aims to present a new user interface design for text proofreading portals in a digitization and crowdsourcing context. Several of the current proofreading portals lack usability in their user interfaces. The aim of the new design is to increase user performance and satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach An empirical experiment has been conducted to evaluate the new user interface as a comparison with 18thConnect – TypeWright proofreading portal. Two of the main measures involved times and errors and this approach is considered to be good for these kinds of measures allowing a good degree of control. Nevertheless, personal opinions are also very important and these are elicited by means of a post-experiment questionnaire. Findings The data were statistically analysed and overall the new user interface helped users to perform better in terms of task time. Errors were also better with the new user interface, but the differences were not statistically significant. Furthermore, users were more satisfied with the new user interface. User satisfaction measures were mostly statistically significant. Originality/value As far as has been ascertained, there have been no systematic studies evaluating a new design with an existing design of a proofreading portal. Therefore, this research is considered to be original, and if implemented widely, it would be very valuable to the mass digitization aims.

A Global Process for Model-Driven Approaches in User Interface Design

2012 ◽  
pp. 219-234
Author(s):  
Sybille Caffiau ◽  
Patrick Girard
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
User Interface Design ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Design Standards ◽  
Model Driven ◽  
Iterative Development ◽  
Advanced User ◽  
Interactive Application

In user interface design, model-driven approaches usually involve generative solutions, producing interface by successive transformations of a set of initial models. These approaches have obvious limitations, especially for advanced user interfaces. Moreover, top-down design approaches (as generative approaches are) are not appropriate for interactive application development in which users need to be included in the whole design process. Based on strong associations between task models and dialogue models, the authors propose a global process, which facilitates the design of interactive applications conforming to their models, including a rule-checking step. This process permits either to start from a task model or a user-defined prototype. In any case, it allows an iterative development, including iterative user modifications, in line with user-centered design standards.

Lookable User Interfaces and 3D

2018 ◽  
pp. 119-137
Author(s):  
Alan Radley
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
User Interface ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Maximum Degree ◽  
Apparent Distance ◽  
User Interface Design ◽  
Perspective View ◽  
Data Set ◽  
The Individual

A new philosophy of user interface design is described. Named the “Lookable User Interface,” or LUI, the approach is based on the concept of a Personal Reality (PR) system. Here the computer adapts to the user's worldview in a personalized way, and according to the specific requirements, behaviors, and perceptive skills of the individual. Typically, a PR system creates and adjusts (in real-time) 3D perspective view(s) of a data-set, including (potentially) the field of view of a scene and the apparent distance and scale of objects, whilst also creating an aesthetic “eye-friendly” context for computing operations. A Lookable User Interface (LUI) affords the maximum degree of visual accessibility to digital content. The authors examine the results of testing a Lookable User Interface. Spectasia is one example of a Personal Virtual Reality (PVR) that can be used to visualize links between universals and particulars within digital worlds.

Lookable User Interfaces and 3D

2015 ◽  
pp. 38-56
Author(s):  
Alan Radley
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
User Interface ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Maximum Degree ◽  
Apparent Distance ◽  
User Interface Design ◽  
Perspective View ◽  
Data Set ◽  
The Individual

A new philosophy of user interface design is described. Named the “Lookable User Interface,” or LUI, the approach is based on the concept of a Personal Reality (PR) system. Here the computer adapts to the user's worldview in a personalized way, and according to the specific requirements, behaviors, and perceptive skills of the individual. Typically, a PR system creates and adjusts (in real-time) 3D perspective view(s) of a data-set, including (potentially) the field of view of a scene and the apparent distance and scale of objects, whilst also creating an aesthetic “eye-friendly” context for computing operations. A Lookable User Interface (LUI) affords the maximum degree of visual accessibility to digital content. The authors examine the results of testing a Lookable User Interface. Spectasia is one example of a Personal Virtual Reality (PVR) that can be used to visualize links between universals and particulars within digital worlds.

Web Usability

2005 ◽  
pp. 3074-3078
Author(s):  
Shirley Ann Becker
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Interest Group ◽  
Personal Computer ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Computing Machinery ◽  
Computer Interaction

The study of computing technology and user interfaces was initiated during the 1970s when industrial research laboratories began to focus on human-computer interaction (HCI) (Badre, 2002). In the 1980s, the personal computer was introduced, thus expanding the need for designing effective user interfaces. HCI became a discipline during this time, and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) established the Special Interest Group in Computer Human Interaction. One of the first textbooks on HCI, Designing the User Interface: Strategies for Effective Human-Computer Interaction (Schneiderman, 19891), was published. Shortly thereafter, HCI became part of the ACM curriculum promoting the development of effective user interfaces. Software tools were developed in order to assist in designing usable interfaces while employing usability engineering methods. Many of these methods focused on usability from the perspective of ease of use, ease of learning, user satisfaction, and zero defects (Nielsen, 1993).

User Interface Consistency in the DECwindows Program

1988 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 259-263
Author(s):  
Michael Good
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Major Goal ◽  
Interface Consistency ◽  
Electronic Conferencing ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Innovative Techniques ◽  
Application Programs

A major goal of the DECwindows program is to provide a consistent, state-of-the-art user interface for workstation software.1 This interface extends across operating systems and many different types of application programs. Within the DECwindows program we have addressed both the technical and organizational aspects of developing consistent user interfaces across applications. Traditional methods for developing user interface consistency, such as the use of an interface style guide and toolkit, were supplemented with more innovative techniques. An exhibition and catalog of DECwindows application designs helped to develop a DECwindows school of interface design. Electronic conferencing software played an important role in facilitating communication among DECwindows contributors throughout the company. Preliminary user interviews suggest that the DECwindows interface style gives a consistent, usable feel to Digital's workstation applications.

Tool Sharpening: Designing a Human-Computer Interface

1985 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 475-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. S. Fish ◽  
K. Gandy ◽  
D. L. Imhoff ◽  
R. A. Virzi
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Development Time ◽  
Software Tools ◽  
Computer Interface ◽  
Human Computer Interface ◽  
Human Interface

In software engineering the argument in favor of using software tools to produce robust code is widely accepted. We maintain that the use of such tools is key to the engineering of effective user interfaces as well. Here we report on our experiences using a variety of tools to design a user interface, including cases where it was necessary to alter (sharpen) the tool in order to do the job properly. In addition to producing an effective interface, this approach led to shortened development time and far greater adherence to human systems engineering requirements. We believe that the long-term success of human interface specialists will depend on their ability to use and sharpen software tools to expedite the interface design process.

scholarly journals Exploring Limitations of User Interface Design to Understanding the Gap Between Technology and Seniors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Jingar ◽  
Helena Lindgren ◽  
Madeleine Blusi
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Touch Screen ◽  
User Interface Design ◽  
Healthy Ageing ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Human Centered Design ◽  
Touch Screen Devices ◽  
Society Today

Participating in social activities promotes healthy ageing, whereas loneliness and isolation are known to cause adverse effects on both physical and mental wellbeing. Technology that exists in society today can facilitate healthy ageing. However, a gap can be seen between seniors and technology in today’s internet and communication technological device’s user interfaces. Due to limited prior knowledge of interacting with touch screen devices, seniors sometimes have difficulties using them. This research aims to explore the user interfaces and their elements designed using a human-centered design methodology by involving seniors as activate participants in the design process. This work’s outcome can improve current user interface design practices in touch screen devices, which might be seen as contributing step to understand the gap between seniors and technology.

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