Search‐based software engineering for optimising usability of user interfaces within model transformations

Hentati, Marwa; Trabelsi, Abdelwaheb; Benammar, Lassaad; Mahfoudhi, Adel

doi:10.1049/iet-sen.2018.5161

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“…To cope with the inherent complexities of HMI development [38], model driven approaches are also proposed in this area. The motivation for adopting model based HMI development is based on cost effectiveness, shorter development time, reusability and improved quality [21].…”

Section: ) Model Based Hmi Approachesmentioning

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A Model-Driven Mobile HMI Framework (MMHF) for Industrial Control Systems

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With the advent of software technologies, over a period of time, the Industrial Control Systems (ICSs) have grown exponentially. Whereas, almost all ICSs comprise Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), which are the key component for monitoring and controlling complex industrial systems. For decades, traditional HMIs with simple User Interfaces (UIs) remained operational to minimize the complexities and resulting operational costs. However, due to the emergence of smartphone technologies, the perception about user interfaces has been transformed significantly and users now demand same sort of experience with industrial HMIs, as well. There are few industrial solutions, like, ICONICS GraphWorX to support the development of mobile HMI screens. However, such proprietary solutions are quite expensive. Furthermore, the underlying development approaches and source codes are not accessible in public domain. On the other hand, the state-of-the-art approaches for the development of native mobile HMI screens are hard to find in the literature. Consequently, there is dire need of a cost-effective, easy to use, open source framework for the development of native mobile HMI screens. In order to achieve this goal, here we propose, a Model-driven Mobile HMI Framework (MMHF). MMHF comprises, a Unified Modeling Language (UML) Profile for Mobile HMI (UMLPMH) for modeling of HMI screens. MMHF also includes, an open source transformation engine and a Model Driven Mobile-based HMI Code Generator (MDMHCG) to automatically transform UMLPMH models into target native mobile HMI implementations. Consequently, MMHF enables simpler way to design the HMI screens using UMLPMH and generates native Mobile HMI Screen implementations automatically using MDMHCG. The empirical evidence of MMHF is demonstrated through three (3) benchmark case studies, which prove that the MMHF is a feasible, cost effective and scalable solution to develop native HMI screens for wide-ranging ICSs. INDEX TERMS Human machine interface, mobile HMI, model driven engineering, unified modeling language, industrial control system, industry automation, Internet of Things (IoT).

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Section: ) Model Based Hmi Approachesmentioning

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A heuristic evaluation of a pharmacy surveillance information system

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Rahimi

et al. 2024

BMC Med Inform Decis Mak

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Introduction The pharmacy surveillance information system (PSIS) is intended to manage the dispensing practice of under-controlled drugs and substances. We designed and developed a PSIS for the first time in a developing country. This study aimed to evaluate the usability of this system using a heuristic evaluation method before the pilot implementation in outpatient pharmacies. Materials and methods The study was conducted in 2022 during the development of a pharmacy surveillance information system. Five evaluators examined the system using Nielson’s heuristic evaluation method. The detected usability problems were categorized into 10 Nielson’s usability principles, and their severity was calculated. Results In total, 91 unique usability problems were identified. The most detected usability problems were minor (60%). The “consistency and standard” (31%), “aesthetic and minimalist design” (28%), and “match between system and the real world” (12%) were the most frequent problems. Also, the “flexibility and efficiency of use” (mean = 2.9), “error prevention” (2.85), and “user control and freedom” (2.8) were the most severe problems. Conclusion The study has identified the most common and severe usability issues of an information system. It is important for the system developers to address these issues as it can significantly improve users’ trust and satisfaction. Therefore, all the identified usability problems were resolved before the system was implemented. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12911-024-02786-8.

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Search‐based software engineering for optimising usability of user interfaces within model transformations

Cited by 2 publications

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A Model-Driven Mobile HMI Framework (MMHF) for Industrial Control Systems

A Model-Driven Mobile HMI Framework (MMHF) for Industrial Control Systems

A heuristic evaluation of a pharmacy surveillance information system

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