Title :
A methodology for iconic language design with application to augmentative communication
Author :
Chang, S.K. ; Costagliola, G. ; Orefice, S. ; Polese, G. ; Baker, B.R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Pittsburgh Univ., PA, USA
Abstract :
The authors describe a design methodology for iconic languages based upon the principle of semantic compaction. The design methodology serves two purposes. First of all, it is a descriptive model of the design process for the iconic language of the Minspeak system. Second, it is also a prescriptive model for the design of other iconic languages for human-machine interface. This investigation raises a number of interesting issues regarding iconic languages and iconic communications
Keywords :
graphical user interfaces; visual languages; visual programming; Minspeak; design methodology; human-machine interface; iconic communications; iconic languages; semantic compaction; Application software; Compaction; Computer science; Design methodology; Keyboards; Man machine systems; Natural languages; Process design; Speech; Vocabulary;
Conference_Titel :
Visual Languages, 1992. Proceedings., 1992 IEEE Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-3090-6
DOI :
10.1109/WVL.1992.275776
