Human Computer Interface

Human Computer Interface

Introduction

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HCI stands for either Human Computer Interface or Human Computer

Interaction.

HCI is the study of how the users of computers utilise them to

complete tasks in the environment they will finally be used in. Each

of these are specific to each task, a HCI cannot be designed for just

one set of users for one set of tasks and then just expect a different

set of users to respond the same to a similar set of tasks in the same

HCI.

When designing an HCI system it is important to consider how the users

will interact with computer devices and the system that is being

created. It is important to consider all aspects including the tasks

to be completed, the technology that is going to be used (e.g.

input/output), how they will interact with the system and the

environment the users will be using the system in.

Within HCI the designer needs to bring all these together to match the

technology with the users and the environment so the right system can

be created for the users.

Areas Of HCI

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Users

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There any many different types of users these are listed below:

* Business Users

* Using systems for one particular use to use with the specific

business

* Personal Users

* Using systems for personal use on a more varied spectrum e.g.

internet, word processing, desktop publishing

* Disabled Users (Mental and Physical)

* Physical Disabilities i.e. one arm, one eye etc.

* Mental Disabilities

* Tourists

* Language Barrier

* Different Cultural Issues

* Different User Levels Of Expertise

* Expert