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From: peterr@utcsri.UUCP (Peter Rowley)
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Subject: How do *you* make and analyze video/keystroke protocols?
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Date: Fri, 13-Feb-87 10:51:31 EST
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Posted: Fri Feb 13 10:51:31 1987
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One part of the analytical side of cognitive engineering is the close
observation of people using computer systems.  This can be done by recording
keystrokes (in a so-called "dribble file"), by audio or videotaping, or a
combination of these.  I'm interested in finding out what the state-of-the-art
is in this area and so I'd be grateful if you'd send me brief discussions of:
	- the hardware and software you use (with model #'s if you know them)
	- how the equipment and software is used to record activity during
	  an experiment
	- how the equipment and software are used during playback, for
	  analysis
	- how useful you have found the data gathered

References to published descriptions of such facilities would be most
welcome also.

I'll summarize the results to the net.

Thanks,
Peter Rowley
University of Toronto
Dynamic Graphics Project
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