A Computer Terminal Network for Transparent Stimulation of the User of an on-Line Retrieval System (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Siegfried Treu

 
9781390511659: A Computer Terminal Network for Transparent Stimulation of the User of an on-Line Retrieval System (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book is a compelling read for those interested in understanding the increasingly important relationship between humans and computers. The author, who has extensive academic and technical experience in the field, has designed and implemented a system that allows researchers to monitor and stimulate interactions between users and computer systems. The book outlines the importance of addressing interface improvements between humans and computers. The author makes a valid point that even today, most systems are designed by IT specialists who are more invested in the technical capabilities of a system than in meeting the needs of the human user. The author's research aims to address this imbalance by identifying and verifying the specific natural human characteristics that should be reinforced during the design process. Specifically, the study focuses on online information retrieval. The book presents a thoughtful and thought-provoking framework for understanding the human-computer relationship, with a particular focus on analyzing the user-system interface. It presents a reasonable and testable sub-hypothesis for how to approach this complex and confounding issue. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for professionals in the field of human factors in computer systems as well as anyone interested in learning more about the complex and fascinating relationship between humans and computers.

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