A METHODOLOGY AND INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ICONIC LANGUAGE DESIGN

Authors
CHANG SK POLESE G OREFICE S TUCCI M
Citation
Sk. Chang et al., A METHODOLOGY AND INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ICONIC LANGUAGE DESIGN, International journal of human-computer studies, 41(5), 1994, pp. 683-716
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Psychology,Ergonomics,"Computer Sciences","Controlo Theory & Cybernetics","Computer Science Cybernetics
Journal title
International journal of human-computer studies → ACNP
ISSN journal
10715819
Volume
41
Issue
5
Year of publication
1994
Pages
683 - 716
Database
ISI
SICI code
1071-5819(1994)41:5<683:AMAIEF>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
We describe a design methodology for iconic languages based upon the t heory of icon algebra to derive the meaning of iconic sentences. The d esign methodology serves two purposes. First of all, it is a descripti ve model for the design process of the iconic languages used in the Mi nspeak(TM) systems for augmentative communication. Second, it is also a prescriptive model for the design of other iconic languages for huma n-machine interface. An interactive design environment based upon this methodology is described. This investigation raises a number of inter esting issues regarding iconic languages and iconic communications.