Model Based HMI Specification in an Automotive Context

An overview of how a model based specification approach can be used in the domain of automotive human machine interface (HMI) development is presented. The common paper based specification approach is compared to a model based, tool supported process. Requirements from different stakeholders for such an approach are outlined. Intended audiences are all stakeholders involved in the creation of graphical user interfaces ranging from design, usability engineering, and prototyping to specification and final product realization.