DocumentCode
2777734
Title
Cognition, models and metaphors
Author
Levialdi, Stefano
Author_Institution
Dipartimento di Matematica, Roma Univ., Italy
fYear
1990
fDate
4-6 Oct 1990
Firstpage
69
Lastpage
79
Abstract
The author reviews, discusses, and contrasts different scientific attitudes on the nature of cooperative interaction between man and computer, with particular reference to the use of metaphors for enhancing and improving such interaction. Critical issues in cognitive engineering are discussed. Model formation is discussed. The use of iconic metaphors in programming is discussed
Keywords
graphical user interfaces; cognitive engineering; computer; cooperative interaction; iconic metaphors; man; models; programming; Application software; Cognition; Cognitive science; Computer interfaces; Design engineering; Graphical user interfaces; Humans; Man machine systems; Power engineering and energy; Power engineering computing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Visual Languages, 1990., Proceedings of the 1990 IEEE Workshop on
Conference_Location
Skokie, IL
Print_ISBN
0-8186-2090-0
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/WVL.1990.128385
Filename
128385
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