UI-, user-, & usability-oriented engineering of participative knowledge-based systems

Knowledge-based diagnosis or documentation systems are successfully applied in research projects and in industrial settings today. Often, their correct operation is critical—e. g., considering medical diagnosis. Thus, an intuitively usable UI that supports potential users whilst minimizing the chances of faulty operation is a key requirement. Still, current research mostly focusses on knowledge formalization and reasoning whereas UI and usability aspects remain neglected. This book deals particularly with those latter aspects by proposing a more encompassing development methodology. Based thereupon, a foundational collection of UI-centered patterns is specified. For practical support, further a tailored tool that supports the development paradigm and the patterns in a hands-on manner is provided.