Human Computer Interface (HCI)

Human Computer Interface (HCI)

1. Operating Systems

   • The are software programmes
   • Used to control hardware directly
   • used to run applications software.
   • Function of an Operating system
     • To manage and control devices
     • To deal with errors
     • provide interface between applications software and hardware
     • utilities for virus scanning, encryption
     • maximise memory use
     • organise resources when tasks are being worked on simultaneously

2. Types of user interface

   • Graphical User Interface
   • Command line - type a series of commands
   • Touch sensitive
   • Biomeic
     • the system will automatically recognise and allow access
     • instead of using password you can use finger prints to gain access

3. WIMP

   • Windows
   • Icons
   • Menus
   • Pointers

4. Voice Driven Devices Include

   • MP3 Players
   • Mobile Phones
   • Information kiosks
   • Notebook/tablet computers
   • POS - Point of sales item

5. advantages of Command line

   • Quicker than going through all different window