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Optimizing aesthetics and precision in sonification for peripheral process-monitoring
Optimizing aesthetics and precision in sonification for peripheral process-monitoring
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Hermann, Thomas
Hildebrandt, Tobias
Langeslag, Patrick
Rinderle-Ma, Stefanie
Hildebrandt, Tobias
Langeslag, Patrick
Rinderle-Ma, Stefanie
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Abstract
We have developed the SoProMon process monitoring system
to evaluate how real-time sonifications can increase
awareness of process states and to support the detection and
resolving of critical process situations. Our initial design
conveys analogue information as process-data-driven
soundscape that users can blend out in favor of a primary
task, however the sonification attracts the user's attention
even before things become critical. As result of a first user
study we gained and present here insights into usability and
acceptance of the sounds. Although effective, the aesthetic
qualities were not rated highly. This motivated us to create a
new design that sacrifices some functional aspects to
emphasize long-term use compatibility. We present and
compare the new designs and discuss our experiences in
creating pleasant sonifications for this application area.
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2015-07
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