The context of human-computer interaction consists of those objects referred to by the users in the computer system and the users themselves. A contextual knowledge base (embedded within a computer system) can be used to facilitate and control the adaptation of the computer system based on information about users stored within this context. A general Context Management System design has been proposed and a prototype of this design implemented to meet the needs of the adaptation of systems to individuals and groups of users.
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