Interfaces procédurales

ABSTRACT

A procedural interface enables users to concentrate on the task they are performing and to avoid any inappropriate overload coming from the use of desktop interfaces (where procedures are implicitly office-oriented). It automatically reconfigure itself depending its context of use, taking into account three types of cognitive functions: anticipation, interaction and recovery. A procedural interface involves several concepts such as simplicity, redundancy, cognitive stability and cognitive support. An example is provided in the domain of computer-supported meetings.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)

General Terms:
Algorithms, Design