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Interruption as a test of the user-computer interfaceIn order to study the effects different logic systems might have on interrupted operation, an algebraic calculator and a reverse polish notation calculator were compared when trained users were interrupted during problem entry. The RPN calculator showed markedly superior resistance to interruption effects compared to the AN calculator although no significant differences were found when the users were not interrupted. Causes and possible remedies for interruption effects are speculated. It is proposed that because interruption is such a common occurrence, it be incorporated into comparative evaluation tests of different logic system and control/display system and that interruption resistance be adopted as a specific design criteria for such design.

Acquisition Source

Legacy CDMS

Document Type

Conference Paper

Authors

Kreifeldt, J. G.

(Tufts Univ. Medford, MA, United States)

Mccarthy, M. E.

(Tufts Univ. Medford, MA, United States)

Date Acquired

August 10, 2013

Publication Date

October 15, 1981

Publication Information

Publication: JPL Proc. of the 17th Ann. Conf. on Manual Control

Subject Category

Man/System Technology And Life Support

Accession Number

82N13721

Distribution Limits

Public

Copyright

Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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IDRelationTitle19820005792Collected WorksProceedings of the Seventeenth Annual Conference on Manual Control19820005792Collected WorksProceedings of the Seventeenth Annual Conference on Manual Control