HUMAN FACTORS (HF); USER INTERFACE DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT NETWORK (TMN) APPLICABLE TO THE "G" INTERFACE

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Foreword
Introduction
1. Scope
2. References
   2.1 Normative references
3. Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
   3.1 Definitions
   3.2 Symbols
   3.3 Abbreviations
4. Design issues relating to network management applications
   4.1 Time criticality
   4.2 Rigorous approach
   4.3 Large volumes of real time data
   4.4 Handling multiple objects
   4.5 Experience in the operations domain
5. Key network management design principles
   5.1 Match functionality to the users' view
   5.2 Avoid information overload
   5.3 Redundant coding
   5.4 Allow users to customize the interface
   5.5 Colour
   5.6 Dialogue considerations
   5.7 Symbols
   5.8 Establish a consistent and complete visual language
   5.9 Network views
Annex A: The user centred design approach
         A.1 Design approach
         A.2 User-centred design
         A.3 Steps in performing user-centred design
         A.4 TMN G interface design
         A.5 Application domain
         A.6 Interaction elements
Annex B: Network element symbols
         B.1 Type and class of network element symbols
History

Describes a set of principles for the design of the human to computer interface for telecommunication management networks. Also includes recommendations for the development of network symbols impacted by the adoption of specific user design principles.

Committee	HF 1
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	31
PublisherName	European Telecommunications Standards Institute
Status	Current

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