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The case for using a multimedia approach when designing interfaces in process control rooms is put forward and some potential advantages outlined. In particular the distinction is drawn between conventional use of multimedia techniques in computer aided learning and the special problems of process control. The importance of the non-deterministic nature of process control operations is emphasised. This means that designers cannot be sure that devices will be available when needed so that alternative output mechanisms need to be provided. An immediate consequence of this is the necessity for a run-time media resource manager. The importance of synchronisation and concurrency are also stressed. The architecture of the PROMISE multimedia toolset is outlined.
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Alty, J.L., McCartney, C.D.C. (1992). Managing Multimedia Resources in Process Control: Problems and Solutions. In: Kjelldahl, L. (eds) Multimedia. EurographicSeminars. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-77331-0_21
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