Human-Computer Interfaces

Human-Computer Interfaces

1. Operating Systems

   • Software
     • Used to control the hardware directly
     • Used to run the applications software
   • Functions
     • Manages and controls devices
     • Provides a user interface
     • Deals with errors
     • Provides interface between applications software and hardware
     • Allows installation of new hardware and software
     • Virus scanning, Encryption, etc.
     • Handles the storage of data
     • Maximizes memory use

2. Types of User Interface

   • GUI
     • Features such as icons
     • WIMP
       • Windows
       • Icons
       • Menus
       • Pointers
   • Command Line
     • Type a series of commands
   • Voice Driven
     • Voice recognition
     • Issues commands to the software
     • Issues commands to the operating system
     • Enter data into the application software
   • Menus
     • Menus where you choose what to do
   • Touch Sensitive
   • Biometric

3. Command Line

4. GUI

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