Information Fishing: 即応的な情報検索と持続的な情報提示の統合

Information Fishing: Combining Immediate Information Retrieval and

著者/Authors

概要/Abstract

We introduce a fishing metaphor to provide a seamless transition between an instant process of information retrieval (IR) and an automatic process of collecting relevant information. Such a dynamic transition is required for facilitating exploratory IR activities for ambiguous goals, because an IR process that has an imprecise goal often involves two types of interaction: those for obtaining simple, definitive information and those for gathering various, suggestive information. Traditional query-result interfaces are efficient only in the former process, while existing information collecting systems intend only the latter process. Our system provides both definitive responces and suggestive recommendations through a virtual space within which each information unit moves autonomously as a fish and to which the user submits queries as food. Considering the result of our first user study, we improved our prototype system for reducing cognitive load in exploratory activities and discussed sharing the virtual space with other users.

キーワード/Keywords

情報検索, GUI, インタラクション

関連URL

• http://www-ui.is.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/~kobayash/research/information_fishing.html