Dynamic Queries for Visual Information Seeking

  • Authors:
  • Ben Shneiderman

  • Affiliations:
  • -

  • Venue:
  • IEEE Software
  • Year:
  • 1994

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Abstract

Considers how dynamic queries allow users to "fly through" databases by adjusting widgets and viewing the animated results. In studies, users reacted to this approach with an enthusiasm more commonly associated with video games. Adoption requires research into retrieval and display algorithms and user-interface design. The author discusses how experts may benefit from visual interfaces because they will be able to formulate more complex queries and interpret intricate results.