Participating in all Center projects is the User-Centered Design Services group. Several HITC groups work to provide intelligent support to end users. The Knowledge Discovery group uses knowledge-engineering principles to capture and codify human analyses and decisions so that they can be applied to business problems. Finally, the Product Development group integrates computer hardware, software, and network elements into cost effective solutions. This team is staffed with seasoned developers, computer architects, and development managers.
Recent Projects Following are descriptions of several representative HITC projects.
Results of recent projects will be shown at CHI via videotape and demonstration. In the military world, the system is also being designed for possible use by non-medical warfighters in the field in cases where medical providers themselves are incapacitated. Extensive assessment and analysis of user needs was conducted through observation of potential users, interviews, and literature reviews. Rapid prototyping of designs, that were later implemented in more robust forms, and iterative evaluation of the system has been taking place since 1994. A novel configuration of lightweight computers, peripherals, and interfaces for quick information capture, access, and exchange has resulted from this effort.