Introduction

In this chapter we will introduce our underlying model of human-computer interaction which will influence the whole structure of this document as well as our research in . The next step will be the definition of basic terms (more specific terms will follow in later sections) and a statement of what will be included and excluded in the project, respectively. Some 'philosophical' considerations will follow in section 1.2 , and finally we will give an overview on the structure of this report.

• Definitions of Basic Terms
  • The basic model for human-computer interaction
  • Levels of observation
  • (Multi-) Modality
  • Multimodal vs. multimedia vs. virtual reality system
  • Communication channels
    • The Psychophysical Law
    • Uncertainty and discrimination
• Additional Notes and Caveats
  • An extra information loop?
  • Notes with respect to intention
  • Topics which had to be excluded from this report
• Structure of the Document

Esprit Project 8579/MIAMI (Schomaker et al., '95)
Thu May 18 16:00:17 MET DST 1995