HCI, Human Computer Interface

... Subject: HCI, Human Computer Interface Date: 14/1/05 Student: Steven Masala Lecturer: Christian Hana Definition of HCI 3 Targeted Audience & Importance to Society 3 HCI, Device Originated 4 Input Devices 4 Output Devices 5 HCI, Application Originated 6 Definition 6 Interaction Styles 6 Command line interface 6 Menus 7 Three-Dimensional Interfaces 7 HCI, Possible Conflicts and Solutions 8 P&S1 Cards 8 P&S2 Health 8 P&S3 Media 9 Definition of HCI HCI is how Humans interact with Computers (Human Computer Interface). Interfaces both hardware and software contribute to the study of HCI. Such as surfing the net or heating food in the microwave, needs an interface to give the user a result. Such interfaces as keyboards, mouse & buttons, give the user the ability to easily interact with the hardware. Also software comes into play when using a computer or a microwave. Software such as operating systems and simple programs which set the heat on your microwave all need an interface to interact with the user. For example, when you are heating your food in a microwave you are required to enter the heat and the

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