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Title: HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERFACE
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Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………………...3
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………3
Design factors…………………………………………………………………………………….4Importance of human-computer interface..................................................................................6
Daily life…………………………………………………………………………………………..6
Business as well as industry……………………………………………………………………..7
Accessibility………………………………………………………………………………………7
Software success………………………………………………………………………………….8
Untrained users…………………………………………………………………………………..8
Development and maintenance of safety-critical systems……………………………………..9
Scanning…………………………………………………………………………………………10
Disciplines that contribute to the advancement of human-computer interfaces……….......10
Challenges when building human-computer interfaces……………………………………...11
Hard to use………………………………………………………………………………………11
GUI Design vs. Web Design……………………………………………………………………12
Principles of Human-Computer Interface…………………………………………………….12
Know Thy user………………………………………………………………………………….12
Understand the task…………………………………………………………………………….12
Reduce memory load…………………………………………………………………………...13
Strive for consistency…………………………………………………………………………...13
Prevent errors…………………………………………………………………………………..13
Naturalness……………………………………………………………………………………..14
Work towards security…………………………………………………………………………14
Think ahead……………………………………………………………………………………..14
Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………14
References……………………………………………………………………………………….16
The paper has explained the importance of human computer interface and what should be carried out in ensuring that the interaction of the users with the computers is made effective, it is the role of the web developers to ensure that the web are designed in ways of ensuring that the users are enabled to carry out their tasks in the best way possible. The effective development of the websites used by different people play important roles in ensuring that the users are encouraged to carry out their tasks effectively. Introduction
The human-computer interface is a study that focuses on how computer technology makes meaningful interactions with their users with interfaces being intermediaries between humans as the users and a computer system. Most web developers create design proposals without further input from the targeted users and primarily focus on meeting the standards of the contract. The targeted users may be uniquely identified individuals in a computing setting or a group of individuals who share a common computing need (Fang, 2019). Many likely think that end-users or consumers also don't have the technological intellect to know such a dynamic area that is undoubtedly an integral of the systems development life cycle. Some of that may be real, but on the other side, customers know precisely what they deserve, and internet developers can't.
2. life……………………………………………………………………
……………………..6
Business as well as
industry………………………………………………………………
……..7
Accessibility…………………………………………………………
……………………………7
Software
success………………………………………………………………
………………….8
Untrained
users…………………………………………………………………
………………..8
Development and maintenance of safety-critical
systems……………………………………..9
Scanning………………………………………………………………
…………………………10
Disciplines that contribute to the advancement of human-
computer interfaces……….......10
Challenges when building human-computer
interfaces……………………………………...11
Hard to
use……………………………………………………………………
…………………11
GUI Design vs. Web
Design…………………………………………………………………
…12
Principles of Human-Computer
Interface…………………………………………………….12
Know Thy
user……………………………………………………………………
…………….12
Understand the
task……………………………………………………………………
……….12
Reduce memory
4. users with interfaces being intermediaries between humans as
the users and a computer system. Most web developers create
design proposals without further input from the targeted users
and primarily focus on meeting the standards of the contract.
The targeted users may be uniquely identified individuals in a
computing setting or a group of individuals who share a
common computing need (Fang, 2019). Many likely think that
end-users or consumers also don't have the technological
intellect to know such a dynamic area that is undoubtedly an
integral of the systems development life cycle. Some of that
may be real, but on the other side, customers know precisely
what they deserve, and internet developers can't look down
upon everything. It is quite impossible to develop a completely
functional platform even for the most accomplished software
engineers in their initial effort. That's since there's a little like a
typical operator, each client is unique, so it's quite difficult to
state what's better for everyone. But if we are to establish a
good platform, we will have to communicate as well as connect
via our customers. Another most critical thing everyone should
do is to negotiate with potential buyers while we begin
schematic design since the very beginning. In this case, we will
prevent future difficulties and technical problems, which might
cost us some more time throughout the delayed design phase.
While everyone else has just said, we might, in reality,
concentrate on just the final step throughout this article, it will
be when our platform is built and operating. It is still necessary
to welcome customers as well as give them information, but we
want to have anything more accessible to reach as many groups
as required, that means we're going to be using a resource that
gives everybody an overview about what users are doing on the
website. Before they continue, we need to make another
interesting side note. Some phrases across the entire report
carry the same weight. The latter mainly involves phrases such
as customers, guests, or employees; those kinds of people are
those who use a home page. Nonetheless, a language consumer
may mean that the person that intercepts a software application
5. can gather the information collected, i.e., an operator, in a
particular setting.Design factors
There are many web page developers out there who are doing
everything possible to see to it that the best online platforms are
made. The initiative of creating a UI is highly prioritized in
many aspects. The consistency, as well as the ease of use, is the
highest priority ever. However, forming a UI is highly regarded
since many purposes determine why business begins. I
understand that many variables need to be discussed in the long
run to see to it that every person benefits in the long term. I
believe that the strategies that most of the developers' set are
factors of the prevailing circumstances in the long term.
Usability thus refers to an approach that is used by web
developers to determine the extent of ease as well as learning
how an application is used in the long run (Lech, 2019). Even
though many people are familiar with the existing Graphical
user Interface around, it is clear that any development on the
website might discourage them. They may not be familiar with
every situation that is indicated in the process and thus are
subject to misunderstanding.
According to the International Organization of Standardization,
usability refers to the degree in which any developed innovation
can be done so that the anticipated objectives can be reached
efficiently and effectively. It also goes far beyond to include
satisfaction within the specified context in the long run.
Usability is composed of five main components which include:
1. Learnability. This entails the ease of performing the
underlying tasks, especially for new users.
2. Efficiency. This is the description of the amount of time that
is required for the distinct users to get what they came for.
3. Memorability. This refers to the hardness that clients
encounter in using software to perform their tasks.
4. Error rate. This refers to the errors that are made by distinct
users.
5. Satisfaction. This is the comfort of the users as they use the
interface. It is what keeps them coming back for the same
6. services over time.
6. Safety. This is the ability of an interface to protect the user
and data from undesirable situations.
7. Utility. This refers to providing the correct sets of
functionalities for the user so that his or her needs are satisfied
by interacting with an interface.
However, the process of web designing is very crucial in the
long run. Nonetheless. Some customers often do things that web
developers do not anticipate in the first place. As a result of this
incident, it is clear that there is a need to conduct sampling
analysis to see to it that these demands are met earlier on. The
users are brought in front of the computer, and they answer
their questions, which give an insight into what is required in
the process. The entire process takes place online so that their
actions ion the browsing page can be done efficiently (Lu,
2019).Importance of human-computer interface
In the past years, many aspects were linked to computers. Since
they were not available by then, it is clear that the number of
professionals back then was limited. There was also no
sophisticated software to handle the business as well as personal
tasks that would initiate a process of recovery as well as
training the required insights in the process. In the long run, it
is clear that as human beings began to get attached to
computers, many aspects have changed since then. Today, the
human-computer interface takes all the available elements in
our day to day life and includes them in the process so that the
best can be achieved in the long run. For instance, graphic
miniature in a program will enable the users to know the use as
well as the purpose of a folder in the system. If it is clear that
the system is well designed to cater for all types of interactions,
be it natural interactions, intuitive or even clear contacts. The
advantages of HCI include:
Daily life
The daily life of people is inhabited by machines all over.
Almost every aspect of the day requires that although people no
longer own various mechanisms, it is clear that virtually every
7. process requires devices in the long run. A good example of
places where computers are widely used is the Automatic Teller
Machines, Hot Drinks dispensing machines, Train ticket
machines as well as Milk Vendor Machines. These are
interfaces that use computers in everyday life to improve the
life services that are given in the long run. However, the
development of these gadgets requires the concepts of Human-
Computer Interaction so that they can be efficient in the long
term.
Business as well as industry
Most of the companies today are using co pouters in every
operation that they take. Every service or customer today uses a
computer in one way or another. With the increased
globalization in the 21st century, it is clear that many variables
need to be considered and that the services given by the
employees to other stakeholders are excellent. As a result of
this, well designed available systems are developed so that they
can entail every aspect of the scenario. Many aspects need to be
considered for businesses to remain productive, such as how the
human-computer interfaces are tailored to reduce complexities
by hiding the technical aspects of processing and presenting a
simplified view which the user can understand. The human-
computer interface is very crucial in developing any software. It
is for this reason that traffic control systems, power plant
systems, and other entities require that the errors that can occur
are reduced and that they are efficient (Pavani, 2019). All in
all, human-computer interactions play a critical role within the
productivity paradox by reducing time wastage when
performing tasks. The downside of human-computer interactions
within the business and industry domain is that where the
systems are difficult to master, employees tend to spend more
time fulfilling simple tasks, which can become quite frustrating.
Accessibility
Accessibility refers to the ease of use that customers need so
that they can attain the desired outputs in the long run.
However, many facts need to be considered when it comes to
8. accessibility. First, it is good to note that there are people who
are disabled but still need to use these applications in the long
run to the benefit of themselves or other entities. The main aim
of the Human-Computer Interface is to give safe, simple as well
as efficient operating systems to every person so that they can
comprehensively use their information. However, this entails
even those who are disabled in any means possible. Many
aspects need to be considered in the long run.
Software success
This implies that there is the proper use of Human-Computer
Interface Principles in designing good systems as well as
commentary systems that need to be used in the long run. Many
attributes need to be considered in the long term that is highly
prioritized in many institutions. However, the process must
entail all the requirements in the long term. If a software
component is regarded as unusable as well as may cause endless
frustrations, there is no single person who will ensure that the
program runs smoothly; hence there will be a negative impact
on sales of the firm in the long run.
Untrained users
There are many users of computers and other devices today
who impact the way through which the websites should be used.
Currently, when one appears, only limited internet users
genuinely read the terms and conditions which accompany the
program. Except very specialized as well as sophisticated
companies, need comprehensive instructional as well as a
preparation. Internet users presume to know typical software's
core features in a few moments of engaging with something like
that. HCI presents developers with both the concepts, strategies
as well as equipment needed for successful development
(Ponzio, 2019). HCI also acts as a point of balance between
untrained users and professionals in the sense that through the
different types of interactions with computer systems via
different interfaces such as graphical user interfaces and form-
based interfaces, they can effectively accomplish their
computing objectives. While professionals work on special
9. interfaces such as command-line interfaces, untrained users
utilize more subtle interfaces such as menu-driven interfaces,
natural language interfaces, and graphical user interfaces.
Development and maintenance of safety-critical systems
There exist systems that handle risky environments, such as
those utilized within the aviation industry, those used in nuclear
plants, and those that are used to monitor and diagnose various
illnesses and medical conditions. Human-computer interactions
are essential in ensuring disasters are avoided and that each
work function is executed according to the set standards and
regulations. In these risk-ridden environments, migrating
processes to perform specific tasks relies on the human-
computer interactions and thus, without the latter, the welfare of
those that benefit from the outcome of human-computer
interactions would be exposed to various hazards as presented
in the specific environments. A recent development within the
domain of safety-critical systems has incorporated a variety of
functionalities such as adaptive interfaces and speech
recognition which has encouraged the invention of move
vigorous security standards such as biometrics. In most of the
areas where safety-critical systems are implemented, these
functionalities have transformed common practice for improved
quality of human labor, such as more thorough checks and
stronger authorization to compensate for the cognitive
limitations (Pulido, 2019).
Scanning
Scanning and skimming is an online consumer behaviour where
by quickly going through the content on an interface, the online
consumer can reconcile with the logic that is exercised on that
interface. Another fact based on the most recent would be that
consumers rarely read the actual content on a homepage.
Customers are likely to search the memorandum before they
figure out just how much they are grasping. Typically, it varies
on whatever the purpose of a website would be for the
consumer. It is also quite essential for software engineers to
have been knowledgeable of the above, as well as to adjust the
10. interface with these kinds of attitudes. Guests simply take a
look at captions, images as well as attempt to press on
something common or significant. It's also essential that
tourists should be used to attending the meetings (Rosenberg,
2019).
It is a joy in which tourists will quickly choose anything
because it looks like everything they've ever seen yet. Plenty of
software engineers disregard it and attempt to reinvent a
concept most the time only after the website already reached its
stage. As previously mentioned, whenever a tourist looks
awkward, it's only a question of time before he passes from
under his respect reservoir and exits. Everyone once knew when
to use the several items in their lives, such as reading a book,
running a computer, riding a motorcycle, withdrawing cash from
such an ATM as well as we think that says a lot.Disciplines that
contribute to the advancement of human-computer interfaces
Academic disciplines and design practices are the most
pronounced contributors to advancements in the domain of
human-computer interactions. In computer science,
programming languages spearhead design standards and form a
foundation from which interface development is achieved. In
engineering, advancements are oriented towards more dynamic
use of equipment where control is achieved through interfaces.
In sociology, advancements are oriented towards maintaining
human interactions and is especially driven by communication.
Design practices include graphic, product and industrial design.
Graphic design incorporates both the use of text and graphics
for visual communication. Product design is oriented towards
attracting consumers while industrial design is oriented towards
the use of art with significant contributions from human-
computer interactions to promote aesthetics.
Sadly, initially, the chance there's no way to build a functional
webpage successfully, there will be too many things which
make it nearly impossible to build a platform based on your
11. working assumption. Predominantly, a set of people create
these databases that introduce more barriers to both the
selection process yet. Professional developers, as well as
designers, are overly focused on the framework. But don't get
what the user wants, necessarily. We assume the consumer is
just happy adapting to the software since many developers think
it easy as well as fun to get through challenges and solve
everything since it is the environment. People are employed
moreover as well as rewarded for the ability to overcome
performance issues.
A further explanation just how a functional framework has
become so hard to develop would be that the audiences shift as
well as grow. It wasn't so long afterward that the use of
machines, as well as similar technologies, were rather rare for
the general public. This has always been a world of collectors,
specialists, scholars as well as scientists. Petite surprise they
didn't seem to care, it's still considerably quicker and more
efficient for their assignments.
User Interface A operating system offers ways to engage
between this kind of individual being as well machine while
thinking of person-computer experience. Usually, data is
encrypted in various media formats and mostly on either
consumer electronics or databases ' storage devices.
Information is presented to consumers via the functionality,
which defines know what sort of information a user is using.
GUI Design vs. Web Design
People are often talking about a graphical user interface (GUI)
or an Internet user interface (WUI) in conjunction with based
applications. Every designer typically has complete control over
most of the software within a standard GUI program. He seems
to have the ability to prevent clients from accessing prohibited
sections and also lets a consumer get what the creator needs.
There are also no limitations on designing GUI, too. Based on
your software, they have the option of creating as well as using
your motherboard chipsets. It is challenging to discern a
customer everything he can or probably won't do on the
12. homepage. They have far greater flexibility than it was when
operating with either a smartphone application.
Many ideas go through the laws of the Human-Computer
Interface that influence the decisions of every person in the
long run. Knowing the user will give a blueprint of what the
designers are expected to have in the program which they
construct. It ensures that the needs of customers are well taken
care of.
Understand the task
Understanding the task entails knowing everything about human
knowledge as well as the various aspects of the computer
interface. Duties require that the computer graphics are well
understood and that every consideration is made in the right
way. The computer interface is very crucial in the long run and
hence the need to understand the task.
Reduce memory load
Since there is a lot of information that needs to be given out in
the long run, it is clear that a lot of information needs to be
stored in the servers. As a result of this, there must be a
strategy of not only obtaining data but also storing data
efficiently to save on space and cost. Many aspects need to be
considered in the long run.
Strive for consistency
Consistency, when related to human-computer interactions, is
achieved through the enactment of iterative or repetitive design
standards. This is a principle that spearheads the prototyping
process in system design. It becomes costly when after analysis,
changes are proposed and new and entirely different design
components are suggested to be incorporated into a system
thereby creating confusion on what design standard is to be
used. To avoid this, consistency makes it possible to
effortlessly merge new system components without having to
revisit user needs and specifications.
Prevent errors
Errors arise as a result of either manipulating data or a lack of
13. understanding of the underlying concepts. Many themes need to
be discussed. The source of the errors is mostly attributed to
cognitive functions which can be significantly reduced with the
use of human-computer interfaces. They provide hands-on
experiences that give the user a visual projection of how data is
migrated through processes.
Naturalness
This refers to maintaining the original form of the data. It is a
concept that needs to be discussed. It ensures that the original
form of data is maintained in the long run and that many
variables need to be constant for smooth flow. Human-computer
interactions play vital roles in data analytics where changes to
data can be interpreted thereby fostering data integrity.
Work towards security
When designing an interface that performs human-computer
interactions, it is essential to visit certified systems and identify
the security standards that they implement, which can be used in
developing fail-safe and impenetrable interfaces. Instead of
building interfaces obliquely so that they only provide some
remedy to simple tasks and later on rebuilding the interface to
secure the transaction environment, it saves lots of effort when
security and user needs are utilized in unison in building an
interface.
Think ahead
The aim of human-computer interactions is among others, to
create suitable interactions between end-users and computer
systems through the incorporation of select tools and techniques
that would establish the interactions. Before developers start
working on systems, they require to visualize what
functionalities the users require to obtain from a system and
how they can tune interfaces to project what is relevant and
make connections or migrate tasks between system processes
(Rubin, 2019).Conclusion
Most web developers create design proposals without further
input from the intended group and primarily focus on meeting
the standards of the contract. Many likely think that consumers
14. also don't have the technological intellect to know such a
dynamic area that is undoubtedly Network development. Some
of that may be real, but on the other side, customers know
precisely what they deserve, and internet developers can't look
down upon everything. There are many web page developers out
there who are doing everything possible to see to it that the best
online platforms are made. The initiative of creating a UI is
highly prioritized in many aspects. The consistency, as well as
the ease of use, is the highest priority ever.
However, forming a UI is highly regarded since many purposes
determine why business begins. I understand that many
variables need to be discussed in the long run to see to it that
every person benefits in the long term. Today, the human-
computer interface takes all the available elements in our day to
day life and includes them in the process so that the best can be
achieved in the long run. For instance, graphic miniature in a
program will enable the users to know the use as well as the
purpose of a folder in the system. If it is clear that the system is
well designed to cater for all types of interactions, be it natural
interactions, intuitive or even clear contacts.
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