User-Centered Interface Reconfiguration for Error Reduction in Human-Computer Interaction

Abstract

Human-computer interaction (HCI) is greatly influenced by findings in psychological research concerning interaction with complex technical processes. Psychological concepts like perception and comprehension of information, as well as projection of future system states can be summarized as situation awareness. Poor situation awareness can increase the probability of human error during interaction, caused by erroneous recall and interpretation of percept information through an interface that does not match the user’s understanding and mental capabilities. Therefore, a new approach to human-centric reconfiguration of user interfaces will be presented to support situation awareness and, in this way, reduce human errors that occur during interaction.