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What is Human Computer Interaction (HCI)

Chapter 440
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
The study of how humans interact with computers and programs. HCI is a discipline concerned with the design, evaluation, and implementation of interactive computing systems for human use and with the study of major phenomena surrounding them.
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Multimedia Software Interface Design for Special-Needs Users
Cecilia Sik Lányi (University of Pannonia, Hungary)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 6
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-026-4.ch440
Abstract
Most software engineering companies do not develop for special users, because they do not see the potential in this limited market. But 10% of the population worldwide are handicapped. In the United States, 14% of the population are estimated to suffer from a disability. In the population aged over 65, this figure becomes 50%. Disabilities are strongly linked with age, and our societies are facing a growing number of people aged 75 and more, who are more likely to have impairments or disabilities. This group will comprise 14.4% of the population in 2040, compared with 7.5% in 2003?almost a twofold increase (EU Commission, 2003). It is not a simple task to assess the effectiveness of multimedia for all users with disabilities. The question is more complicated if the users have special needs. This article provides a minimal requirements list that every software engineer, computer scientist, and Web designer should take into account if they develop a new multimodal software or a new Web site with multimedia elements.
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Chapter 24
Ambient Intelligence in Perspective
The study of how people and computers interact, combining aspects of computer science, psychology, sociology, aesthetics and ergonomics, as well as many others.
Published in Chapter: Ambient Intelligence in Perspective; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Chapter 5
Human Computer Interaction and the Best Mix of Face-to-Face and E-Interactions inEducational Settings
Involves the study of interaction between people and computers where the interface of computer and people enables goal accomplishment.
Published in Chapter: Human Computer Interaction and the Best Mix of Face-to-Face and E-Interactions inEducational Settings; From: Handbook of Research on Computer Mediated Communication
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Chapter 11
Organizing Contextual Data in Context Aware Systems: A Review
The study of how humans interact with computer based systems. This includes computers as well as hand held devices. The aim of HCI is to provide better and human centred interfaces.
Published in Chapter: Organizing Contextual Data in Context Aware Systems: A Review; From: Handbook of Research on Human-Computer Interfaces, Developments, and Applications
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Chapter 3
Lookable User Interfaces and 3D
Is the study and planned design of human and computer activities.
Published in Chapter: Lookable User Interfaces and 3D; From: Handbook of Research on Interactive Information Quality in Expanding Social Network Communications
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Chapter 491
Pervasive Wireless Sensor Networks
The study of how people and computers interact, the effects of these interactions on both the users and the computers, and the design and testing of new user interfaces for the purpose of improving the computer’s user-friendliness. HCI combines aspects of computer science, engineering, psychology, sociology, aesthetics, and ergonomics, as well as many other fields.
Published in Chapter: Pervasive Wireless Sensor Networks; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Chapter 5
Human Computer Interaction and the Best Mix of Face-to-Face and E-Interactions inEducational Settings
Involves the study of interaction between people and computers where the interface of computer and people enables goal accomplishment.
Published in Chapter: Human Computer Interaction and the Best Mix of Face-to-Face and E-Interactions inEducational Settings; From: Handbook of Research on Computer Mediated Communication
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Chapter 10
Design Leadership in the Context of Emerging Technologies
HCI is concerned with usability (i.e. the ease with which humans are able to interact with a system in order to achieve their objectives) and has subsequently spawned the field of user interface design (UID), user interaction design (UxD), human centred design, and most recently User experience design (UX).
Published in Chapter: Design Leadership in the Context of Emerging Technologies; From: Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and Management
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