Title :
Developing Concept-Based User Interfaces for Scientific Computing
Author :
Chin, George, Jr. ; Stephan, Eric G. ; Gracio, Debbie K. ; Kuchar, Olga A. ; Whitney, Paul D. ; Schuchardt, Karen L.
Abstract :
Although drawings and graphs can express complex concepts, such methods can´t be computationally analyzed. Researchers have developed visual approaches and paradigms that scientists can use to capture and represent scientific models in a computational form that they can link to and integrate with data sets and applications. Our work in concept-based user interfaces is related to ideas and visions used in scientific visualization. This research encourages a transformation of the traditional roles between users and human-computer interaction (HCI) designers in the development of scientific computing systems, as user interfaces are designed to encapsulate more domain-specific and problem-specific ideas and concepts
Keywords :
data visualisation; graphical user interfaces; human computer interaction; natural sciences computing; concept-based user interface; human-computer interaction; scientific computing; scientific visualization; Application software; Biological system modeling; Biology computing; Computational modeling; Computer interfaces; Knowledge representation; Laboratories; Packaging; Scientific computing; User interfaces; concept-based user interfaces; scientific computing; visual modeling;
DOI :
10.1109/MC.2006.304