Title :
Cognition, models and metaphors
Author :
Levialdi, Stefano
Author_Institution :
Dipartimento di Matematica, Roma Univ., Italy
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;
Conference_Titel :
Visual Languages, 1990., Proceedings of the 1990 IEEE Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Skokie, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2090-0
DOI :
10.1109/WVL.1990.128385
