CS401A's Prelims: Human-Comp. Interact. Module 01

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is a cross-disciplinary area that deals with the theory, design, implementation, and evaluation of ways human use and interact with computing devices.

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Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

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uses productivity, safety, and entertainment to support and fulfill human-computer activities.

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HCI (Human-Computer Interaction)

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It initially focused on computer interface design and has now expanded to cover almost all forms of information technology design.

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Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

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has become more important in recent years as computers have become part of a human’s daily routine.

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HCI (Human-Computer Interaction)

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Aside from making the necessary computational functionalities available,

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Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

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its focus has been on how to design and implement computer interfaces for high usability and user experience.

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Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

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is the interactive design and operations through specific computer system criteria

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High usabillity

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focuses on creating systems that enhance the overall jnvolvement of a person,

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User experience

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Humans interact with
through a user interface.

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computing devices

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refers to an abstract model by which humans interact with the computing device to complete a given task.

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Interaction

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on the other hand, refers to the boundary wherein two (2) independent systems meet and act on or communicate with each other.

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Interface,

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Commonly known as “user-centered design,”

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Know the User

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this principle serves as the primary principle of HCI.

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Know the User

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This implies that the interaction and interface should cater to the needs and capabilities of the target users of the system in design.

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Know the User

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This information can then serve as a basis to choose the right mode of interaction and design the right interface solution for the target users appropriately.

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Know the User

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caters to a wide range of users rather than specific ones.

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universal usability

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The term
refers to the job to be accomplished by the user with the interactive system.

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“task”

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This principle encapsulates the sequence identification and structure of subtasks at an abstracted level.

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Understand the Task

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Keeping the user’s short term memory load light is the main idea of this principle and is important in relation to the interface’s role as a quick and easy guide to complete a task.

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Reduce Memory Load

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A way to relieve long term memory load of a user is to

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strive for consistency.

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Aside from being able to remember what to do, consistency and familiarity lead to higher satisfaction and preference while using the system.

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Strive for Consistency

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It employs interfaces that provides constant reminders about important information or actions to be performed and thus refreshes the user’s memory.

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Remind Users

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is an event that occurs when the output of a system is used as an input back into the system as part of a chain of events.

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Feedback

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Therefore, the interaction and the interface should be designed to avoid confusion and overwork of users.

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Prevent Errors/Reversal of Action

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This principle referes to the reflection of various actions and processes in human’s daily life.

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Natural Interaction and Interface