Human Computer Interaction deals with the communication process between the user and the computer and is one of the main Research areas in Computer Science. This is one of the most diverse fields in research as it interlinks computers with many other subjects. The Human Computer Interaction takes place at user interface, which combines the hardware and the software. The Human Computer Interaction can also be referred to as the ‘man and machine interaction’ and the ‘computer human interaction’.
Characteristics of Human Computer Interaction
The Human Computer Interaction determines the efficiency with which the communication process is carried on. For this purpose it is important to have a very efficient and interactive user interface. Here comes the most important function of the Human Computer Interaction. Research in Human Computer Interaction is important to develop this interface even more. The aim and the objective of the research, is to make Human Computer Interaction more and more intuitive, which is already facilitated with the presence of graphical user interface.
Functions of Human Computer Interaction
Human Computer Interaction basically deals with the following:
- Processing and methodologies used for designing the user interface and making more user-friendly
- Putting to work all the interfaces successfully
- Evaluating and computing the interfaces by a comparative study
- Finding new ways of Human Computer Interaction
- Developing the theories for models related to Human Computer Interaction
- MIT Laboratory for Computer Science: Formed on the 1st of July in the year 1963 and its most important objective is the advancement in both computation and artificial intelligence. The research areas, which are dealt with by this institutions are Systems, Perception and Learning, Physical, Biological and Social Systems and Theory.
- Sun Microsystems Laboratories: The objective of this institution is to give innovative and novel ideas in the field of computer science research. They focus in the participation of the people all around the world for the betterment of the computer as a user friendly device.
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Methodologies used in Human Computer Interaction
There are various methodologies, which are used to develop the Human Computer Interaction even more. Some them are the User centered design and the Principles of User Interface Design. Any research related in Human Computer Interaction will have to deal with these subjects in order to create a more advanced user interface.
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