Public Access Systems
Bringing Computer Power to the People
Published on 1. May 1994
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-89391-947-4 (ISBN)
Description
Public access systems are a form of information technology that has emerged in the the latter part of the 20th century. Unlike traditional computer systems, public access systems are designed to be used by anyone in settings such as stores, shopping malls, hotel lobbies, and museums. This text provides an overview of the mid-1990s practice and research from a number of such systems. A useful resource for professionals in the field, the book covers pertinent topics including hardware, user interface, and database structure involved in designing a public access system, evaluation methods and models of interaction.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Intellect
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
references, indexes
ISBN-13
978-0-89391-947-4 (9780893919474)
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Content
Part 1 Introduction: characteristics of public access systems; automated transaction machines (ATMs); point of sale (POS); information kiosks; museum exhibits; entertainment; online library catalogues; messaging systems; summary. Part 2 The technology: microprocessors; displays; input mechanisms; output mechanisms; storage media; networks; software; summary. Part 3 User interface design: general principles; guidelines for displays; guidelines for response processing; aesthetics; summary. Part 4 Database design: character data; graphics and images; animation; video sequences; sound; searching, indexing and browsing; security and integrity; privacy and ethics; artificial intelligence and expert systems; summary. Part 5 Kiosk design: kiosk structures; location; materials; operation and maintenance; integration; summary. Part 6 System implementation: reliability; coordination; experience; minimizing resources; system constraints; choosing content; inertia; sponsorship; summary. Part 7 Evaluation: analysis methods; research studies; prototyping; quality control; cost effectiveness; summary. Part 8 Conclusions: development process; user interaction; critical issues; problems; prospects; summary; appendix - design for the handicapped.