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WHAT IS HCI?
• Human – computer interaction is research in the design and the use of
computer technology, which focuses on the interfaces between people and
computers.
• HCI is consider how to develop amd deploy computer system that satisfy
human users. The majority of this research focuses on enhancing human –
computer interaction by enchancing how people utilize and comprehend
an interface
THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELD OF
HCI

COMPUTER
SCIENCE

HUMAN
HUMAN FACTORS COMPUTER COGNITIVE
ENGINEETING INTERACTION SCIENCE
 WHAT ARE THE THREE PARTS OF HCI?

HCI includes three intersecting components;

• A human
• A computer
• The interaction between them
 WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF HCI?
• Create usable software – enabled products and user interfaces.
• Enchance the usability of exsisting products.
• Identify problems and tasks ( such as in the work place ) that can be
addressed with software products.
• Put people first.
• Understand the factors that determine how people use technology.
 THE INPUT – OUTPUT CHANNELS
OF HUMAN

INPUT OUTPUT
• SIGHT • LIMBS
• HEARING • FINGERS
• TOUCH • EYES
• TASTE • HEAD
• SMELL