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This article presents a discussion of the evolution of process computing up to the current distributed architectures. The discussion asserts that the current dominant architecture, combined with recent advances in graphics technology, provides powerful tools for creating highly functional, easy-to-use, human-machine interfaces. Concepts important to the design of process computer-user interfaces and an example of a typical process user interaction, performed via an interactive graphics interface, are also presented.
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McCready, A.K. (1986). User Interfacing to Process Computer Systems. In: Considine, D.M., Considine, G.D. (eds) Standard Handbook of Industrial Automation. Chapman and Hall Advanced Industrial Technology Series. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1963-4_25
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