32.2 HMI/MMI DESIGN
The common trend is to adopt a user interface which often have,
- A pointer device (such as a mouse)
- Support for multiple windows, which run programs simultaneously
- Windows can be moved, scaled, moved forward/back, etc.
The current demands on user interfaces are,
- adaptive dialog/response
- ability to interrupt processes
- a logical display layout
- deal with many processes simultaneously
To design an HMI interface, the first step is to identify,
1. Who needs what information?
2. How do they expect to see it presented?
3. When does information need to be presented?
4. Do the operators have any special needs?
6. What choices should the operator have?
