DocumentCode
2690705
Title
Use and abuse of metaphor in human-computer interaction
Author
Gillan, Douglas J. ; Bias, Randolph G.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Psychol., New Mexico State Univ., Las Cruces, NM, USA
Volume
2
fYear
1994
fDate
2-5 Oct 1994
Firstpage
1434
Abstract
Figurative interfaces make use of metaphors and analogies. The dual actor/multifunction theory of figurative interfaces proposes that figurative interfaces exist to aid both the designer and user. Key functions of a figurative interface include facilitating the mapping of existing procedural knowledge to the domain of the computer system and restructuring networks of declarative knowledge related to that system. The implications of this theory for interface design are addressed
Keywords
human factors; knowledge engineering; user interfaces; analogies; computer system domain; declarative knowledge network restructuring; dual actor/multifunction theory; figurative interfaces; human-computer interaction; interface design; metaphor; Auditory displays; Bridges; Computer interfaces; Computer networks; Feedback; Land vehicles; Navigation; Neoplasms; Road safety; Road vehicles; Vehicle safety;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, 1994. Humans, Information and Technology., 1994 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location
San Antonio, TX
Print_ISBN
0-7803-2129-4
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ICSMC.1994.400047
Filename
400047
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