Patterns

Patterns are based on scientific sources.

Localization of Specific Areas

Name Localization of Specific Areas
Sources (Muñoz-Arteaga et al., 2009)
Synonyms None
Context The system should indicate clearly which elements in the interface belong to system’s security, and should provide an appropriated access to these elements.
Problem How to indicate the limits of specific elements of the interface to the end user?
Solution Changes in the shape of the mouse’s cursor is a good alternative to notify about the frontiers between the different elements of the interface. It could be enhanced including text messages.
Examples Notification of localization by means of a change in the mouse’s shape enhanced with a message visible when the user points the mouse over a specific element of the interface. Source: (Muñoz-Arteaga et al., 2009)
Implementation Change the shape of the mouse curser to notify about the frontiers between the different elements of the interface.
Consequences An adequate distinction of the security elements could speed up the localization of specific elements of the interface.
Dependencies None
Relationships [Direct Access to UI Components]
Principles [Locatability]
[Visibility]
Guidelines None
Check lists None
Use cases None
Tags Localization of Specific Areas, Direct Access to UI Components, Accessibility
Log history [12/21/2015]: Added to repository

References

Muñoz-Arteaga, J., González, R.M., Martin, M.V., Vanderdonckt, J., Álvarez-Rodriguez, F., Calleros, J.G., 2009. A method to design information security feedback using patterns and hCI-security criteria, in: Computer-Aided Design of User Interfaces VI. Springer London, pp. 283–294. doi:10.1007/978-1-84882-206-1_26