human judgment in diagnosing problem behavior in horses using

CHAPTER 4
SYSTEM DESIGN
This chapter describes the system design of the Knowledge-Based Horse Diagnosis
System (HDS). The system design presented training and learning materials of horse
behavior with a conceptual design that led to the architectural flow of the training and
learning environment.
4.1 Task Analysis
Task analysis is an important aspect of the user interface design, insuring that the end
product is usable and practical. Dix et al. (1993) is in favor of suggesting the way to
make a new task more efficient is by supporting the task with a goal. From here, HDS is
designed to learn about and train types of horse behavior problems. On the other hand,
this system is designed by recognizing and analyzing from the perspective of the end-user
and not from the point of view of those who do not necessarily use the system. Figure 4.1
shows the task selection that subjects should undertake when using the system. This
phase is completed before proceeding to the design phase in order to identify the possible
action and the selection of devices for the appropriate tasks. By predicting the steps the
users should take, the system can be designed to meet users’ requirements and
expectations.
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