posted on 2018-01-05, 15:33authored byHai-Shan Huang
A User Interface Management System (UIMS) called the Harness has been developed
to support the front-ending of existing software systems. In the Harness, a set of core
Abstract Interaction Objects (AIOs) was provided for knowledge-based modules to
interact with the user. It is not realistic to expect the Harness to be a closed and fixed
system. On the other hand, help capabilities are today considered essential components
of well designed software and on-line help systems have come to be a standard feature
of most new software systems. [Continues.]
Funding
ESPRIT FOCUS project (2620). IED4I1/1256 MUMS project.
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Publication date
1997
Notes
A Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy at Loughborough University.