Ideogramic: flexibility and formality in collaborative diagramming

ABSTRACT

Modelling is central to doing and learning object-oriented development. We present a new tool, Ideogramic UML, for gesture-based collaborative object-oriented modelling, which is particularly effective on pen-based input and output devices such as electronic whiteboards. Furthermore we show how the interaction principles of this tool generalize to other application domains.

REFERENCES

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  J. Computer Applications
  J.6 COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING
      Subjects: Computer-aided design (CAD)

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
      D.2.1 Requirements/Specifications
          Subjects: Methodologies (e.g., object-oriented, structured)
      D.2.2 Design Tools and Techniques
          Subjects: Object-oriented design methods
  D.3 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
      D.3.2 Language Classifications

          Nouns: UML

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.4 COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY
      K.4.3 Organizational Impacts
          Subjects: Computer-supported collaborative work

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation, Human Factors

Keywords:
collaborative diagramming, gesture-based interaction, object-oriented modelling, whiteboard software