Creating Notification Cues for Mobile Response Teams
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Wireless technologies can support the activities of mobile response teams (MRT) such as firefighters and combat personnel. MRT encounter dynamic, fast-paced, and informationintensive situations that require precise communication and coordination of actions between team members. This paper discusses the information needs of several types of MRT, and presents cue design guidelines to keep team members informed, aware, and focused.
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