On the ease and efficiency of human-computer interfaces

ABSTRACT

Ease and efficiency are two critical qualities of human-computer interfaces. In this address, I will first examine various contributing factors to these two qualities, including recognition and recall, open and closed loop control, controlled and automatic process [Schneider and Shiffrin, 1977; Shiffrin and Schneider, 1977; Schneider and Chein, 2003], mapping directness [Hutchins et al., 1985], unit of operation, and chunking.

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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)
          Subjects: Evaluation/methodology

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.1 MODELS AND PRINCIPLES
      H.1.2 User/Machine Systems