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Human Computer Interface (HCI)
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Human Computer Interface (HCI)
Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs)
Examples
Windows
Mac OS X
Graphical user interfaces use a mix of text and colourful graphics such as icons and cursors
Advantages
Farmiliar to use for frequent users
Easy to pick up for beginners, young or old people using computers
Disadvantages
Requires a large amount of RAM to run smoothly
Requires a large amount of hard disk storage space for the files and graphic elements
Command Line Intefaces
Used for computer experts to complete tasks quickly
Examples
Windows command line interface
Mac OS X terminal application
Advantages
Disadvantages
Voice Interfaces
Examples
Siri
Sat Navs
Room Entry microphones
Voice interfaces allow users to interact with comuters with their vocies
Advantages
Quicker than typing
99% accurate
Disadvantages
Problems with local accents
Takes time to learn your voice
Touch Screen Interfaces
Examples
Smartphones e.g. iPhone
Tablets e.g. iPad
Museum information displays
Disadvantages
Costly to purhcase
Expensive to replace if broken
Advantages
Natural interface
easy to learn and pick-up for all ages
Devices wich respond to human touches
Biometric Interfaces
Biometric devices allow interaction with things like retinal scans or fingerprints
Examples
Fingerprint scanners for room access
Retinal scanners for room entry (e.g. Government buildings)
Advantages
Everyone has unique features
Easy to use
Disadvantages
Very expensive to pruchase the hardware
Can break and then be costly to fix
Game Devices
Hardware interfaces used with games
Advantages
Easy to access multiple commands and actions
Useful for long periods of gaming. Ergonomically designed
Disadvantages
Expensive to purchase
Sometimes difficult to get used to (requires a long time to learn).
Examples
XBOX Controller
Joystick
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