Abstract
There currently are several views on human computer interaction in measuring interactive qualities
of usability attributes: (1) the interaction-oriented view, (2) the user-oriented view, (3) the
product-oriented view and (4) the formal view. Two different possibilities of measurement
within the product-oriented view are introduced in this paper. Different types of user interfaces
can be described and differentiated by the concept of "interaction points". Regarding to the interactive
semantic of "functional interaction points" (FIPs), four different types of FIPs must be
discriminated. Based on the concept of FIPs, the dimensions "[visual] feedback" and "interactive
directness" can be quantified. Both metrics are helpful to classify the most common user interfaces:
command, menu, and direct manipulation. The classification can be validated with the
outcomes of several empirical comparison studies.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 4th Annual conference software testing analysis and review - EuroSTAR 96, Amsterdam, 2-6 December 1996 |
Place of Publication | Staines |
Publisher | EuroSTAR Secretariat |
Pages | TQ2P2-1/13 |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |