Topic 9 Human - Computer interfaces (HCI) Flashcards

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Graphical User Interface (GUI)

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Features: Windows, Icon & Menu pointer

e.g. Children’s website

+ Easy to use as no need to know commands
+ User friendly

  • More memory needed
  • More processing power needed
  • can slow down users
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Form Driven Interface

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Features: Step by step manner

E.g. Making an email account

+Uses validation

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Natural language interface

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+No need to use sophisticated vocabulary
+ Very easy to use

  • Can be easily confused
  • Can misinterpret

E.g. Google

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Voice Driven Interface

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Converts speech to text

+ Quicker than typing
+ Suitable for disabled

  • Background noise
  • Has to be taught to understand you

E.g. SAT NAV set a destination while driving

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Command Line Interface

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Suitable for experienced users

+ fast to execute
+ Needs very little memory

  • Must know commands to use it
  • A lot of typing

E.g. expert can use it to find information about a network

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Game Playing device

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E.g. A steering wheel to control a car in game

+Makes the game more realistic

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Menu-driven Interfaces

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A user is presented with options to choose from

+ Very easy to use

  • Only suitable where there are only a few items to select
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