peterr@utcsri.UUCP (Peter Rowley) (02/13/87)
One part of the analytical side of cognitive engineering is the close observation of people using computer systems. This can be done by recording keystrokes (in a so-called "dribble file"), by audio or videotaping, or a combination of these. I'm interested in finding out what the state-of-the-art is in this area and so I'd be grateful if you'd send me brief discussions of: - the hardware and software you use (with model #'s if you know them) - how the equipment and software is used to record activity during an experiment - how the equipment and software are used during playback, for analysis - how useful you have found the data gathered References to published descriptions of such facilities would be most welcome also. I'll summarize the results to the net. Thanks, Peter Rowley University of Toronto Dynamic Graphics Project allegra!utcsri!peterr peterr@TORONTO.EDU