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The Impact Of Multimedia Training On Mental Models Of Simple Processes, Johnny L. Washington, Erika Rogers
The Impact Of Multimedia Training On Mental Models Of Simple Processes, Johnny L. Washington, Erika Rogers
Computer Science and Software Engineering
The purpose of this paper is to describe work in progress on a project which is designed to study how multimedia training may impact people’s mental models of sample processes. A tutorial is under development which helps people learn how to construct an abstract model of the steps needed to produce a letter on a typewriter, and how to change this model when the task moues to a computerized setting. Subjects have been recruited to participate in this study, and the current status of the project is discussed.
Outbreak Agent: Intelligent Wearable Technology For Hazardous Environments, Erika Rogers, Robin R. Murphy, Chris Thompson
Outbreak Agent: Intelligent Wearable Technology For Hazardous Environments, Erika Rogers, Robin R. Murphy, Chris Thompson
Computer Science and Software Engineering
The topic of this paper is a project to design an intelligent agent which supports humans in the domain of hazardous site investigation. This software agent will be integrated into wearable technology which is embedded in the protective clothing worn by the humans. An overview of some of the design issues is presented, with a particular emphasis on the visual problem solving component.
Human-Computer Partnership In Decision-Support Systems: Some Design Guidelines, Jens G. Pohl
Human-Computer Partnership In Decision-Support Systems: Some Design Guidelines, Jens G. Pohl
Collaborative Agent Design (CAD) Research Center
The design of useful human-computer collaborative decision-support systems requires some understanding of the behavioral and organizational characteristics of human problem solving practices. This paper identifies the principal areas in which computer-based decision making assistance is particularly attractive and critically examines several human problem solving traits that may not be appropriate for direct emulation in the computer-assisted environment. In particular, the author examines the manner in which emotions and hierarchical leadership structures could unnecessarily inhibit the realization of the full potential of a human-computer partnership. Finally, a number of guiding principles are proposed for the design of computer-based decision-support systems.
Hybrid Probabilistic Programs, Alex Dekhtyar, V. S. Subrahmanian
Hybrid Probabilistic Programs, Alex Dekhtyar, V. S. Subrahmanian
Computer Science and Software Engineering
The precise probability of a compound event (e.g. e1 V e2, e1 Ʌ e2) depends upon the known relationships (e.g. independence, mutual exclusion, ignorance of any relationship, etc.) between the primitive events that constitute the compound event. To date, most research on probabilistic logic programming [20, 24, 25, 26] has assumed that we are ignorant of the relationship between primitive events. Likewise, most research in AI (e.g. Bayesian approaches) has assumed that primitive events are independent. In this paper, we propose a hybrid probabilistic logic programming language in which the user can explicitly associate, …
Integrating Research Into The Core Curriculum - A Case Study, Erika Rogers
Integrating Research Into The Core Curriculum - A Case Study, Erika Rogers
Computer Science and Software Engineering
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A Toolset For The Reengineering Of Complex Computer Systems, Franz J. Kurfess, Mrinalini Lankala, Ashok Vantipalli, Lonnie R. Welch
A Toolset For The Reengineering Of Complex Computer Systems, Franz J. Kurfess, Mrinalini Lankala, Ashok Vantipalli, Lonnie R. Welch
Computer Science and Software Engineering
This paper describes a set of tools for the reengineering of computer-based systems, in particular software. The toolset is based on an abstract intermediate representation (IR) which incorporates the system software architecture at five level of granularity: program level, task level, package/object instance level, subprogram level and statement level. The toolset provides a graphical user interface that allows various views of a software architecture, including call graph, rendezvous graph, call-rendezvous graph, call-data-rendezvous graph, control flow graph and dependence graphs. The information captured by the toolset is useful in software structure, flow and interaction analysis, tasks commonly performed manually during maintenance …
Electronic Enterprise Engineering - An Outline Of An Architecture, Michael Bieber, Michael Bartolacci, Jerry Fjermestad, Franz J. Kurfess, Qianhong Liu, Marvin Nakayama, Ajaz Rana, Wilhelm Rossak, Richard Scherl, Murat Tanik, Jason Wang, Raymond Yeh, Peter Ng, Richard Sweeney, Fabio Vitali
Electronic Enterprise Engineering - An Outline Of An Architecture, Michael Bieber, Michael Bartolacci, Jerry Fjermestad, Franz J. Kurfess, Qianhong Liu, Marvin Nakayama, Ajaz Rana, Wilhelm Rossak, Richard Scherl, Murat Tanik, Jason Wang, Raymond Yeh, Peter Ng, Richard Sweeney, Fabio Vitali
Computer Science and Software Engineering
In this paper we put forth a vision for organizations to fully embrace computer support. We propose a business-process oriented architecture for Electronic Enterprise Engineering (EEE) that will enable enterprises to manage and evolve all technological and organizational processes effectively; integrate and manage all enterprise information electronically; and empower knowledge workers at all levels with broad decision support capabilities. Our goal is for the EEE architecture to empower an enterprise to make the best use of its informational assets to operate effectively in this new era of electronic commerce. As part of this project we are developing a standard-based, customizable, …
Agent-Based Expert Assistance For Visual Problem Solving, Erika Rogers, Robin R. Murphy, Barb Ericson
Agent-Based Expert Assistance For Visual Problem Solving, Erika Rogers, Robin R. Murphy, Barb Ericson
Computer Science and Software Engineering
This paper presents a domain-independent architecture for facilitating visual problem solving between robots or softbots and humans. The architecture defines virtual and human agents in terms of their inherent cognitive and perceptual abilities, and their weak and strong knowledge sources. It introduces a third agent, an expert assistant called teleVIA, to mediate the flow of information, facilitate cooperation, filter and cache data, and generate the appropriate visual displays. The agent architecture addresses the technical issues of using an expert assistant to coordinate perception, thought, and action, manage sensing and perception, facilitate diagnosis, and to support the collaboration between people and …