Abstract: A network of nodes, in which each node is associated with a choice, is used in designing text to be displayed to a user. At least part of the nodes correspond to a choice of a type of text. At least part of the nodes correspond to a choice of a text display context. At least part of the nodes correspond to a determination of whether the text is provided in response to an action of the user. At least part of the nodes correspond to a determination that the message display originates from a transducer. Text design rules are associated with at least part of the nodes. Pathfinding is performed by a designer, using the network of nodes, based on a response to a choice associated with each node encountered in the network of nodes. For each network node encountered during pathfinding, each rule associated with the encountered network node is made available to the designer.

Abstract: A system for devising an abridged form of any term that is used in an alarm message intended to be displayed on a screen of the cockpit of an aircraft. The system includes a database having a set of predetermined construction rules and a processor that receives a message term and subjects the term to the construction rules so as to automatically form a plurality of different abbreviations of the term. A human interface allows an operator to analyze the abbreviations by subjecting each of them to a transparency criterion. And a selection section selects one abbreviation as an abridged form for the term based on an analysis response received from the operator.

Abstract: Process and device for devising an abridged form of any term that is used in an alarm message intended to be displayed on a screen of the cockpit of an aircraft.