Dygimes: Dynamically generating interfaces for mobile computing devices and embedded systems

Coninx, Karin; Luyten, Kris; Vandervelpen, Chris; Van den Bergh, Jan; Creemers, Bert

doi:10.1007/978-3-540-45233-1_19

Karin Coninx, Kris Luyten, Chris Vandervelpen, Jan Van den Bergh, & Bert Creemers, Dygimes: Dynamically generating interfaces for mobile computing devices and embedded systems, in Luca Chittaro (ed.), Human-Computer Interaction With Mobile Devices and Services, 5th International Symposium, Mobile HCI 2003, Udine, Italy, September 8-11, 2003, Proceedings,256-270 (Springer 2003). DOI PDF

Abstract:

Abstract. Constructing multi-device interfaces still presents major challenges, despite all efforts of the industry and several academic initiatives to develop usable solutions. One approach which is finding its way into general use, is XML-based User Interface descriptions to generate suitable User Interfaces for embedded systems and mobile computing devices. Another important solution is Model-based User Interface design, which evolved into a very suitable but academic approach for designing multi-device interfaces. We introduce a framework, Dygimes, which uses XML-based User Interface descriptions in combination with selected models, to generate User Interfaces for different kinds of devices at runtime. With this framework task specifications are combined with XML-based User Interface building blocks to generate User Interfaces that can adapt to the context of use. The design of the User Interface and the implementation of the application code can be separated, while smooth integration of the functionality and the User Interface is supported. The resulting interface is location independent: it can migrate over devices while invoking functionality using standard protocols.