Showing papers on "User Friendly published in 2004"

System for creating and editing mark up language forms and documents

Abstract: A system for creating and editing mark up language forms and documents in a manner that is user friendly. The system dynamically generates a user interface that is customized to the particular form or document selected by the user. The user then enters information into the plurality of fields in the user interface for the form or document. Once the form or document is completed, the user can save the form or document in a document repository. The user can also transmit the form or document as an electronic filing document. Additionally, the data entry fields of the form or document can automatically expand or contract to accommodate data of varying length. Moreover, the user can create templates that include frequently used data.

Method and system for user-friendly login to selected internet service providers

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for roaming users to access a host service provider’s network utilising a variety of authentication methods in an intuitive and user-friendly manner. The interface and workflow greatly enhances ease-of-use by minimising the amount of technical knowledge required by users and providing the ability for support pages to be delivered in user’s native languages. This reduces user confusion and customer support costs.

Identifying and Implementing Education Practices Supported by Rigorous Evidence: A User Friendly Guide

Abstract: I.A description of the randomized controlled trials, and why it is a critical factor in establishing “strong” evidence of an intervention’s effectiveness; II. How to evaluate whether an intervention is backed by “strong” evidence of effectiveness; III. How to evaluate whether an intervention is backed by “possible” evidence of effectiveness; and IV. Important factors to consider when implementing an evidence-based intervention in your schools or classrooms.

A User Service Oriented Method to Model Web Information Systems

Abstract: Nowadays it is possible to develop Web Information Systems (WIS) that allow us to buy a fly ticket or to book a hotel, as well as to get specific information through the Internet. However, due to the lack of suitable methods to build the navigation model of WIS, frequently the users are lost while navigating through the system, because they do not know how to use it. Traditional methodologies for WIS development usually propose to obtain the navigation model from the conceptual data model, without taking into account the behavior of systems. Unlike these methodologies, we propose to address the problem of navigation model construction from a user service oriented perspective. In this work we explain, through a case study, the hypertext modeling method proposed by MIDAS. It allows to build more intuitive and user friendly WIS. Moreover, we present a comparative study in which we remark the main benefits and advantages of our method with regard to the traditional methodologies for hypertext modeling.

Mascopt - A Network Optimization Library: Graph Manipulation

Abstract: This report introduces a JAVA library whose objective is to provide tools for solving some network optimization problems and that may be used to write prototype software. We describe here the first step of the development which concerns algorithmic graph problems. This open source library named MASCOPT includes an implementation of a generic model of graph. This library has been designed with an object-oriented model and aims to be user friendly rather than focusing on speed of execution. We show how the model can be extended and dedicated to a user application by using simple object mechanism. We also present a basic description of the MASCOPT functionalities so that developers, who are familiar with objects, can use effectively for their own experimentations.

Navigation modelling from a user services oriented approach

Abstract: Traditional methodologies for Web Information Systems (WIS) development usually propose to get the navigation model from the conceptual data model. Unlike these methodologies, that follow a structural approach to build the navigation model, we propose to address the problem of navigation model construction from a user services oriented perspective. The method is based on identifying conceptual user services, that is specific services required by the user, and all the models are user services oriented. In this way, the navigation model is focused on the services required by the user. It also identifies just one specific route for each conceptual user service that guides the navigation of the user through the WIS. In this paper we explain the method and we show, by a case study, how the navigation model conceived from a user services oriented approach is more intuitive and user friendly.

Getting Serious About User-Friendly Mass Market Licensing for Software

Abstract: Software publishers use standard form end user licenses (“EULAs”) in mass market transactions on a regular basis. Most software users find EULAs perplexing and generally ignore them.1 Scholars, however, have focused on them intently. In the past twenty years over a hundred scholarly articles have been written on the subject.2 Most of these articles criticize EULAs and argue that courts should not enforce them. In their critique of EULAs, some scholars examine the adequacy of the offer, acceptance, and consideration.3 Others discuss EULAs as part of

The ATHA Environment: Experience with a User Friendly Environment for Opportunistic Computing.

Abstract: Thesis: " Efficient Scheduling of Parallel Applications on Workstation Clusters " , and MPhil thesis: " Workstation Cluster as a Parallel Environment ". Prof. Dantas has several industrial projets related to high performance computing issues from each he provides grants to his undergraduate and Msc students.

Development of a Geographic Information System Based Dust Dispersion Modeling System for Use in the Planning Implementation of Military Training Exercises

Abstract: As residential areas continue to develop near military sites, possible impacts from military traffic and exercises become of greater concern. Of particular concern is the effect of particulate matter and atmospheric dust dispersion on air quality caused by such maneuvers. To aid this problem, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory proposed a plan to develop, document, and test a modeling system in support of dust dispersion reduction and management near government sites. To accomplish this task a model interface was developed that would be user friendly yet sophisticated enough to accommodate the varying needs of the client. One such need was for the modeling system to be capable of providing data for diverse locations and varying sites. To accomplish this task, the dust dispersion modeling system needed to be integrated with a geographic information system (GIS). Through use of the GIS application, data maps contained within the application could be used to create new sites. The GIS application would also allow the user to enter the point, area, or line source required to run the dispersion modeling system. Incorporating the GIS with the model would allow the user to view plume rise and expansion over actual data maps of the desired site.more » By using historical, current, and user defined data, near real-time dust dispersion models will aid in estimating and managing the effects of military exercises on the environment and nonmilitary personnel.« less

Making the EMR user-friendly enough to use.

Abstract: An Inflection Point The tablet PC should provide the inflection point, the technological break that will provide the combination of portability and screen space required for real-life clinical use. Unlike a laptop, it can be held in one’s arm like the metal jacket of a patient chart, with data entered with a penlike device. This completely replicates the mode of data collection physicians have used for generations with an important difference: They have immediate access to data that fills mainframes.

Computerized Apparel Management System

Abstract: A detailed study of the organization, functioning and requirements for the development of new information system of Apparel Management for Rimsha Enterprises, Faisalabad was carried out to update and maintain the with a fast, feasible and efficient information system that could hold huge records over the years. Computerized Apparel System was designed using Oracle 8i and Developer 6i. The new design eliminated the chances of wastage of time and ensured very user friendly access to the data and information related to the customer orders.

An enhanced tool for implementing Dialogue Forms in Conversational Applications.

Abstract: Natural Language Understanding Systems (NLU) will not be widely deployed unless they are technically mature and cost effective to develop. Cost effective development hinges on the availability of tools and techniques enabling the rapid production of NLU applications through minimal human resources. Further, these tools and techniques should allow quick development of applications in a user friendly way and should be easy to upgrade in order to continuously follow the evolving technologies and standards. This paper presents a visual tool for the structuring and editing of dialog forms, the key element of driving conversation in NLU applications based on IBM technology. The main focus is given on the basic component used to describe Human – Machine interactions of that kind, the Dialogue Manager. In essence, the description of a tool that enables the visual representation of the Dialogue Manager mainly during the implementation phase is illustrated. Keywords—Conversational Applications, Forms Dialogue Manager (FDM), Natural Language Processing, Natural Language Understanding.

Implementation of User-friendly Intelligent Space for Ubiquitous Computing

Abstract: The paper presents an intelligent space management system for ubiquitous computing. The system is basically a home/office automation system that could control light, electronic key, and home appliances such as TV and audio. On top of these basic capabilities, there are four elegant features in the system. First, we can access the system using either a cellular Phone or using a browser on the PC connected to the Internet, so that we control the system at any time and any place. Second, to provide more human-oriented interface, we integrate voice recognition functionalities into the system. Third, the system supports not only reactive services but also proactive services, based on the regularities of user behavior. Finally, by exploiting embedded technologies, the system could be run on the hardware that has less-processing power and storage. We have implemented the system on the embedded board consisting of StrongARM CPU with 205MHz, 32MB SDRAM, 16MB NOR-type flash memory, and Relay box. Under these hardware platforms, software components such as embedded Linux, HTK voice recognition tools, GoAhead Web Server, and GPIO driver are cooperated to support user-friendly intelligent space.