User interface for the virtual reality prototyping of micro-electro-mechanical systems software design tools

Owen T. Bourne; Renate Sitte

doi:10.1117/12.449142

21 November 2001 User interface for the virtual reality prototyping of micro-electro-mechanical systems software design tools

Owen T. Bourne, Renate Sitte

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Proceedings Volume 4591, Electronics and Structures for MEMS II; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.449142
Event: International Symposium on Microelectronics and MEMS, 2001, Adelaide, Australia

Abstract

This paper presents the design of a Graphical User Interface for a MEMS CAD tool that addresses the weaknesses of some existing CAD tools for MEMS design. MEMS design is a complex process where many disciplines, processes, materials and structures come together. Consequently, the MEMS CAD tools available are sophisticated and complex tools. The complexity of these tools often exceeds the effectiveness, resulting in unwieldy user interface designs. This in turn impacts the usability of these software packages. We have developed the Task-oriented User Interface Design architecture to address complex system design issues that are inherent in MEMS CAD tools. With this architecture we are able to reduce visual clutter on the screen without loss of functionality, at the same time allowing quick switching between tasks. The architecture is extensible, making it easy to add more MEMS design facilities to the CAD tool.

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Owen T. Bourne and Renate Sitte "User interface for the virtual reality prototyping of micro-electro-mechanical systems software design tools", Proc. SPIE 4591, Electronics and Structures for MEMS II, (21 November 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.449142

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