The latest issue of Technology Research News (TRN) contains a short item about how photos can make icons meaningful. Researchers from Northwestern University are working on semanticons which will help us to quickly identify files. After analyzing a file name and its contents, their system uses a database of pictures to generate a semanticon, a specific icon based on the file type or the folder where it resides. Apparently, early users were able to navigate through their directories 20% faster than when looking at regular icons. Read more for additional details, pictures and references.
Sources: Technology Research News, December 19, 2005; and various web sites
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