Human-Computer Interaction

<software, hardware>

(HCI) The study of how humans interact with computers, and how to design computer systems that are easy, quick and productive for humans to use.

See also Human-Computer Interface.

HCI Sites.

Last updated: 1999-05-09

Human-Computer Interface

<software, hardware>

(HCI) Any software or hardware that allows a user to interact with a computer. Examples are WIMP, command-line interpreter, or virtual reality.

See also Human-Computer Interaction.

Last updated: 1999-05-09

Human Interface Device

<hardware>

(HID) Any device to interact directly with humans (mostly input) like keyboard, mouse, joystick, or graphics tablet.

Last updated: 2001-03-29

Human Interface Technology Laboratory

(HITL) The Human Interface Technology Laboratory at the University of Washington was founded in 1990. It is a centre for research and development of advanced interface technology. Located on the university campus, HITL forms a bridge between academia and industry. It maintains its industrial focus via the Virtual Worlds Consortium and maintains contacts with academia by training students and teaching courses. The lab has access to faculty and students throughout the State of Washington.

Address: Human Interface Technology Laboratory, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.

Last updated: 1995-02-13

humanist technology

<philosophy>

Technology centered around the interests, needs, and well-being of humans.

Last updated: 2002-07-16

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HUGS ♦ Human-Computer Interaction ♦ Human-Computer Interface ♦ Human Interface Device

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