Method for integrating user models to interface design
AssigneeSBC Technology Resources, Inc.
InventorsRobert Bushey, Thomas Deelman, Jennifer Mauney
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Abstract
A method that incorporates a detailed, precise procedure of designing a user interface by utilizing agent behavioral models. This method applies quantitative and qualitative agent behavioral models derived through the Categorize Describe-Model (CDM) methodology to the iterative design stage of interface development. The method includes: (1) categorizing at least two users; (2) validating targeted user behaviors and preferences; (3) capturing emergent behaviors and preferences; (4) tracking design requirements and implementations; (5) accommodating diversity in performance and preference during interactive testing; and (6) customizing a user interface design to each of the at least two users.
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A method for designing a customized user interface, comprising:
- categorizing a user population into at least two groups, describing the categorized groups, and modeling the described groups using qualitative and quantitative models, the categorizing, describing and modeling being based upon Categorize-Describe-Model (CDM) methodology;
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- applying the models to interface design.
A method for designing a customized user interface, comprising:
- categorizing a user population into at least two groups, describing the categorized groups, and modeling the described groups using qualitative and quantitative models, the categorizing, describing and modeling being based upon Categorize-Describe-Model (CDM) methodology;
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- applying the models to interface design by customizing the user interface based on behavioral characteristics of the user groups.
A method for designing a customized user interface, comprising:
- categorizing a user population into at least two groups, describing the categorized groups, and modeling the described groups using qualitative and quantitative models, the categorizing, describing and modeling being based upon Categorize-Describe-Model (CDM) methodology;
- applying the models to interface design by analyzing screen flow including a prototypical screen flow;
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- creating the quantitative models based upon the screen flow analysis.
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