08-02-2012, 03:49 PM
Human Computer Interaction
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Introduction
Human computer interaction focuses on the interaction with the computer that we operate daily .
None of us really want to operate the computer all we want to do is just interact with the computer
Why study human use of computer systems?
The system view:
complex human
complex computer
complex interface between the two
The human factors view:
humans have necessary limitations
errors are costly in terms of
loss of time
loss of money
loss of lives in critical systems
loss of morale
design can cope with such limitations!
Basic interactions
The basic interactions with the computers was made possible by using…
Direct manipulation
The mouse
windows
Application types
Drawing programs
Text editing
Hyper text
Spread sheets
Video games
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Introduction
Human computer interaction focuses on the interaction with the computer that we operate daily .
None of us really want to operate the computer all we want to do is just interact with the computer
Why study human use of computer systems?
The system view:
complex human
complex computer
complex interface between the two
The human factors view:
humans have necessary limitations
errors are costly in terms of
loss of time
loss of money
loss of lives in critical systems
loss of morale
design can cope with such limitations!
Basic interactions
The basic interactions with the computers was made possible by using…
Direct manipulation
The mouse
windows
Application types
Drawing programs
Text editing
Hyper text
Spread sheets
Video games
