Human computer interfaces

Human computer interfaces

1. Operating systems

   • Software
     • Run applications software
   • Control hardware directly
   • Funtions
     • Manage and control devices
     • Provide user interface
     • Hide the complexity of hardware
     • Deal with errors
     • Provides interface between applications software
     • Allow installation of new software/hardware
     • Handles storage of data
     • Maximise memory use

2. Types of user interface

   • GUI
   • Command line
   • Voice driven
   • touch sensetive
   • Biometric

3. WIMP

   • Windows
   • Icons
   • Menus
   • Pointers