User Interfaces

User Interfaces

1. Graphic User Interface (GUI)

   • Easy to understand if you aren't a beginner
   • Drop-down menu which you can select and if you hover over the button, you might see another menu selection.
   • Can be irritating (too many menus)
   • WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers)
   • You can customise the GUI e.g Volume, Background.

2. Command Line Interface (CLI)

   • Type comands to perform specific tasks
   • You have to type exactly what you need
   • Difficult for some users
   • No undo function
   • Used by experts and only understood by experts

3. Direct Neural Interface

   • Referred to as the brain-machine as it is used for disabled/paralysed people to use their brain properly
   • Easy for paralysed/disabled people to use as they are only used for people with brain problems
   • Cannot read thoughts Cannot write to brain