Personal Intelligent User Interfaces 2008 - Development of a methodology framework to evaluate technologies in order to define high potential use cases

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Kurzfassung
• Table of Contends
• Introduction
• Scenario
• Problem Setting and Goals
• Structural Overview of the Thesis
• Delimitation and Conceptual Definitions
• Strategic Technology Management
• Methods of Strategic Technology Management
• Technology Forecasting
• Expert Panel
• Scanning and Monitoring
• Patent and Literature Analysis
• Trend Impact Analysis
• Gap Analysis
• Scenario Analysis
• The Gardner Hype Cycle
• Technology Assessment
• Personal Intelligent User Interface
• Definition Human-Computer Interaction
• Definition of User Interface
• Definition of Intelligent User Interface
• Definition of Personal Intelligent User Interfaces
• Development of the user requirement framework
• Usability
• Analysis of existing usability standards
• The technology user requirements framework
• Use case development
• User interfaces and technologies
• Affective Computing
• Virtual Reality
• Mixed Reality - Augmented Reality
• Chip Implants for Identification
• Brain-Computer Interface
• Electronic Ink and Digital Paper
• Displays
• Retinal Displays
• Gaze Tracking
• Gesture Recognition
• Handwriting
• Handwriting Capture
• Natural Handwriting Recognition
• Haptic Interfaces
• Intelligent Agents
• Location Sensing
• Machine Translation
• Natural Language Search
• Speech Recognition
• Speech-to-Speech Translation
• Synthetic Characters
• Telepresence
• Text-to-Speech Synthesis
• Wearable Computers
• Conclusion
• Summary
• Outlook

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis focuses on the development of a methodology framework for evaluating technologies in order to define high-potential use cases for Personal Intelligent User Interfaces (PIUIs). The work aims to provide a solution for strategic technology management within the information and communication market. It investigates the usability of intelligent user interfaces as a key factor for user acceptance and success.

• Strategic Technology Management
• Usability of Intelligent User Interfaces
• Personal Intelligent User Interfaces (PIUIs)
• High-potential Use Cases for PIUIs
• Methodology Framework for Evaluating Technologies

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter sets the scene, outlining the current scenario in the information and communication market, highlighting the importance of knowledge as a resource, and introducing the problem setting and goals of the thesis. It also provides a structural overview of the work.
• Delimitation and Conceptual Definitions: This chapter delves into the concepts of Strategic Technology Management and its various methods, including technology forecasting techniques like expert panels, scanning and monitoring, patent analysis, and scenario analysis. It also introduces the Gartner Hype Cycle and the concept of Technology Assessment. Furthermore, it provides definitions for Human-Computer Interaction, User Interface, Intelligent User Interface, and Personal Intelligent User Interface.
• Development of the user requirement framework: This chapter explores the concept of usability and analyzes existing usability standards. It outlines the development of the technology user requirements framework and its application in use case development.
• User interfaces and technologies: This chapter presents a comprehensive overview of various user interface technologies, including affective computing, virtual reality, mixed reality, chip implants, brain-computer interfaces, electronic ink, displays, gaze tracking, gesture recognition, handwriting recognition, haptic interfaces, intelligent agents, location sensing, machine translation, natural language search, speech recognition, speech-to-speech translation, synthetic characters, telepresence, text-to-speech synthesis, and wearable computers.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key focus of this thesis lies in the development and application of a methodology framework for evaluating technologies related to Personal Intelligent User Interfaces (PIUIs). Key terms include strategic technology management, usability, intelligent user interfaces, high-potential use cases, and a comprehensive analysis of next-generation user interface technologies.