Towards User Adequate Human-Computer-Interaction
M. Lang · 1994
INTRODUCTION Human-Machine-Communication refers in general to an interdisciplinary matter. The following remarks restrict on engineering aspects as an overview which doesn't enter into too many details. Furthermore, recently started research efforts of the Munich University Institute for Human-Machine -Communication are outlined briefly. Computers and technical communication systems are the most complex machines in this connection. Humans, on the other hand, are the most important part of any information system. Not only engineers and computer experts, but also users with different backgrounds and work tasks are increasingly concerned with computer operated systems. The community of potential users is growing rapidly. In order to meet the demand for future systems, we have to keep their complexity within justifiable limits. Hence, user-friendly, cooperative interfaces become another first priority development goal. This requires progress in adapting principles of information r