This book reports on cutting-edge research into innovative system interfaces highlighting both
lifecycle development and human-technology interaction especially in virtual augmented and
mixed-reality systems. It describes advanced methodologies and tools for evaluating and
improving interface usability and discusses new models as well as case studies and good
practices. The book addresses the human hardware and software factors in the process of
developing interfaces for optimizing total system performance particularly innovative
computing technologies for teams dealing with dynamic environments while minimizing total
ownership costs. It also highlights the forces currently shaping the nature of computing and
systems including the need for decreasing hardware costs the importance of portability which
translates to the modern tendency toward hardware miniaturization and technologies for reducing
power requirements the necessity of a better assimilation of computation in the environment
and social concerns regarding access to computers and systems for people with special needs.
The book which is based on the AHFE 2018 International Conference on Human Factors and Systems
Interaction held on July 21-25 2018 in Orlando Florida USA offers a timely survey and
practice-oriented guide for systems interface users and developers alike.
