old verions had annoying
pop up context sensitive
hep which was often turned
off
EPOS interface
Data input through
barcode reader
data pops up on
screen and reciept is
printed
Biometric
use physical
factors such
as fingerprints
high level of
security but
very expensive
analyses features
to see if they
match your
features
Computer software
program is a set of
instructions thta
tells the computer
what to do
systems software =
programs that help the
computer system work
Applications software =
programs that perform special
tasks/used for general purpose
task (word processing)
Operating Systems
Loads and runs programs
maximises use of memory (RAM)
handles inputs and outputs
deals with interuptions
maintains system security
single-program systems
runs one program at a time, slow
Batch-processing systems
program with data needed = job
jobs are queued and are
all processed together
used when there is no
urgency for the job to
be done
can be done at off-peak
times/no human
intervention needed
Multi-programming systems
Computer holds more than one
program in its memory and gives
each one a smal amount o processing
in turn that makes it look like they
are being processed all together
more programs are
processed in less time
Multi-access
Mainframe computer has
workstations spread out along
differnt floors and levels
workstations connect
interactively, each
program is processed
quickly and given the
right resources
Distributed systems
processes and resources shared
among connected computers
real time systems
Data processed as soon as inputted
sensors used to give data
which is immediately
processed and will take
action if needed
Reacts fast to
situations such
as fires or flight
simulators
Real-time transaction processing
item sold or booking made the
data is processed immediately to
take of stock record or add to
database
Parallel-processing systems
large mainframes have more
than one processor to speed up
process time as large amounts
of data come in at all times
Interactive systems
ATM requires the user to tell
the computer what to do
Systems security
single user systems = protecting files of data
multi user systems = checks every username and password