Interfaces and Modalities Flashcards
Modality
a sense or device through which a human can receive the output of the computer
a sensor or device through which the computer can receive input from the human
proximity sensor
A proximity sensor is a device that can detect or sense the approach or presence of nearby objects and for this it does not
need physical contact
Virtual Reality (VR)
The computer generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environments that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way
Augmented Reality (AR)
Augmented reality is an interactive experience that combines the real world and computer-generated content
Tangible user interfaces (TUI)
Tangible user interfaces (TUI) use
sensor-based interaction where physical objects are coupled with digital interactions
Deform
Deform: distort the shape or form of;
misshapen. To become distorted or misshapen; undergo deformation