Key Contribution

1982

The man-computer interface: a note on concepts and design
Ernest Edmonds, Int. J.Man-Machine Studies, Vol.16, pp.231-236.

ABSTRACT

The notion of identifying a part of a computer system, the man-computer interface, that can be seen as representing the user’s model of the system is explored. A particular classification of the components of an interface is presented. It is suggested that the design of the man-computer interface is central to the design of an interactive system. Certain design problems are discussed and problems requiring further research identified.