Extending the unified modelling language to model complex interactive timeline-based systems

Smith, Ian; Turner, Phil; McGregor, Iain

Abstract

The increased take-up of Interactive Television, 3G and broadband networks is effecting a growth in the use of interactive, timeline-based media. This paper will describe how to facilitate the design of linear narrative systems utilising the extensibility features of the unified modelling language (UML).

The UML provides a solution to model the integration of such diverse media as 3D animation and still imagery within a single design solution. Current technologies extend well beyond their established models, incorporating UML into the design process will bring differing media technologies into the realm of the software developer, facilitating a cohesive approach to interactive systems.

Citation

Smith, I., Turner, P., & McGregor, I. (2002). Extending the unified modelling language to model complex interactive timeline-based systems. In H. Sharp, P. Chalk, J. LePeuple, & J. Rosbottom (Eds.), HCI 2002 (58-61)

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (Published)
• Conference Name: HCI 2002
• Start Date: Sep 2, 2002
• End Date: Sep 6, 2002
• Publication Date: 2002
• Deposit Date: Jun 4, 2010
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 4, 2010
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Pages: 58-61
• Book Title: HCI 2002
• ISBN: 1-902505-48-4
• Keywords: interactive media; linear narrative systems; unified modelling language; timeline; multimedia; composition
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3310
• Contract Date: Jun 4, 2010