Publication Type:
MiscellaneousSource:
(2006)URL:
http://csdl2.computer.org/persagen/DLAbsToc.jsp?resourcePath=/dl/proceedings/\&toc=comp/proceedings/iv/2006/2602/00/2602toc.xml\&DOI=10.1109/IV.2006.108Abstract:
The interaction model supported by web search engines has changed very little since the early days of web search. Users are required to formulate their queries with very little support from the system, and are provided with a list-based representation of the web search results that promotes a sequential evaluation of the document surrogates. The short queries used by web searchers, and the few pages viewed as a result of a web search are indications of the inadequate support provided for the users? information retrieval tasks. We propose a model for web information retrieval that uses visualization and interactive visual manipulation to support the users as they take an active role in satisfying their information needs.
Notes:
While the information retrieval techniques used by web
search engines have improved substantially over the years,
the search results have continued to be represented in a simple
list-based format. Although this list-based representation
makes it easy to evaluate a single document, it does not
support the users in the broader tasks of manipulating the
search results, comparing documents, or finding a set of relevant
documents. HotMap provides a compact visual representation
of web search results at two levels of detail, and
supports the interactive exploration of web search results.
User studies have shown that HotMap can result in fewer
low-relevance documents being considered, and generates
a higher level of confidence, ease of use, and satisfaction
than a Google-like interface.
