Design of usable multi-platform interactive systems

ABSTRACT

Recent years have seen the introduction of many types of computers and devices. In this SIG we want to discuss how to provide developers with tools, methods and languages able to support both the development of single interactive applications for multiple platforms and the dynamic execution of these applications in a changing environment while preserving usability. Since CHI is the most important conference on human-computer interaction, it is the most suitable place where to discuss such issues, the results achieved so far, compare them with other results obtained by other groups in the world and discuss the opportunity provided by joining efforts.

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INDEX TERMS

Keywords:
context-dependent interactive systems, model-base design, multi-platform applications, usability