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The value of a natural language capability in the computer. Comparing menu‐driven and natural language interfaces to databases and software support systems
Author(s) -
Toledo Sue Walker
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 0005-7940
DOI - 10.1002/bs.3830370405
Subject(s) - computer science , natural language user interface , interface (matter) , natural language , software , natural (archaeology) , value (mathematics) , human–computer interaction , natural language programming , task (project management) , user interface , database , programming language , natural language processing , universal networking language , operating system , comprehension approach , engineering , systems engineering , machine learning , archaeology , bubble , maximum bubble pressure method , history
Standardized interfaces will soon be needed to permit greater expansion of computers throughout society, no matter what the task. Natural language interfaces represent one possible solution to the impediments to communication created by the many extremely varied computer interfaces we now have. By a natural language interface, we mean one that communicates like a human being, and has a two‐way interaction with the user in full English sentences. This paper will reflect upon the value and possibility of a natural language interface for different kinds of computer software.