Title :
A model of human communication
Author_Institution :
Atex Inc., Bedford, MA, USA
Abstract :
The author argues for a model of human communication in which layers of functions factor the complex activity known as communication. He suggests that by using these levels as a reference model, it might be possible to design human communication systems by factoring the design activity itself, thereby simplifying each step and producing a total system that transfers meaning efficiently between its users. He gives an example showing the use of a modularized reference model to design a system.<>
Keywords :
telecommunication systems; human communication; human communication systems; modularized reference model; system design; Automobiles; Circuits; Cognition; Decoding; Encoding; Humans; Independent component analysis; Information processing; Protocols; Writing;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
