Operator Interface in Process Control: Introducing 3D Graphics and Virtual Reality into Decision Support Systems
Ivan Burmistrov · 2004
Abstract. This paper proposes an interaction style, the Flexible Script Interface (FSI), which is designed to recommend the correct sequence of actions appropriate in relation to the problem-solving tasks. FSI is an intelligent interaction style that is based on the script approach to problem solving and is implemented with an interactive script graph which represents a task structure and canalises user’s problem-solving behaviour. The prototype system combines 3D computer graphics visualisation technology with decision support and cognitive engineering to produce an intelligent graphic interface for operators of real-time supervisory control systems, such as those used in power production and industrial process control. We describe the theoretical background, domains, architecture and implementation of the first proof-of-concept prototype.