HCI OVERVIEW Flashcards
The term HCI was adopted in ________: Association for Computing Machinery
mid-1980s
Discipline concerned with the design, evaluation and implementation of interactive computer systems for human use and with the study of major phenomena surrounding them.
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Is the study and practice of usability. It is about understanding and creating software and other technology that people will want to use, will be able to use, and will find effective when used.
HCI according to Caroll
It is the field of study that focuses on optimizing how users and computers interact by designing interactive computer interfaces that satisfy users’ needs.
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Individual user, a group of users working together, a sequence of users in an organization.
Human
Desktop computer, large scale computer system, pocket PC, embedded system, software.
Computer
Parts of the computer that the users contacts with.
User Interface
Usually involve a dialogue with feedback and control throughout performing a task
Interaction
Find application areas for computers
Use & Context
Design, implementation and evaluation
Development
It refers to an individual or a group of individuals that participate in a common task
User
A user operates a computer system with an objective or goal in mind. The computer provides a digital representation of objects to accomplish this goal.
Goal-Oriented Task
Goal-oriented task:
- Complexity of the task
- Knowledge and skills
- Time required to carry out tasks
Is a crucial HCI component that can enhance the overall user interaction experience
Interface
HCI is not only about providing better communication between users and computers but also about factoring in the context and environment in which the system is accessed.
Context
