Automatic Critiques of Interface Modes

We introduce a formal model of inconsistency-related mode confusion. This forms the basis of a heuristic methodology for critiquing user interfaces, using a matrix algebra approach to interface specification [11]. We also present a novel algorithm for automatically identifying modes in state-based interface designs, allowing a significant level of automated tool support for our methodology. The present paper extends and generalises our previous work on improving state-based interface designs [4].

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: DSVIS
• Authors: Jeremy Gow, Harold W. Thimbleby, Paul A. Cairns
• Keywords: Computer Graphics, DSVIS 2005, Inconsistency-related Mode Confusion, Matrix Algebra Approach, State-based Interface Designs