| 4.1.9 Human Computer Interface (HCI) |
| Last update 05 June 2009 - FatMax |
In this topic you need to know about the various applications of different types of user interface.
| Key Points/Learning Outcomes |
By the end of this topic you should understand the appropriate applications, input devices, advantages and disadvantages associated with the use of;
- command lines such as MSDOS
- GUIs - graphical user interfaces including Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers;
- voice interfaces:
- speech recognition systems
- natural language interfaces
- speech synthesis
- graphical devices such as graphics pads
- game playing devices such as joysticks, steering wheels, game pads;
- touch sensitive screens such as public information systems; POS systems at retail outlets
You also need to be able to discuss various biometric devices such as iris recognition, hand prints. |
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Below you can find some resources to help you with your planning, revision or idle curiosity. Note: none of these are endorsed by WJEC
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| Short powerpoint whatnot (by me!) covering many of the key points for this topic. A very good introdcution to HCI!!! |
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| Originally written for AQA ICT5 this handout (and activities) contain lots of relevant info for this topic. |
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| Notes on HCI from the WJEC INSET CD - not sure where these originally came from??? |
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| Excellent ppt from Teach-ICT. Covers the aspects that go into a well designed interface. Pretty obvious from the title!!! |
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| Very good PowerPoint introduction to user interfaces from Andrew Virnuls at ICT Topics in a Nutshell |
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| Steve Longley's excellent Flash notes about HCI basics. Right click and save link as / save target as |
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| The START Natural Language System. Try it before looking at the "How START works" link at the bottom of the page. |
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| For the old AQA A2 spec. This doc contains plenty of relevant notes and a set of practice questions. |
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| Nice website explaining applications of various biometric technologies. Use the "Biometric Systems" menu at the bottom. |
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| Introduction to various voice recognition concepts. Note the link to the charity at the top of this doc!!!! |
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| Nice little article about the applications of speech recognition. Also useful for 4.1.6 ICT in the Home |
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| Books/Reading |
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| See the books page or follow the links for more details about the titles listed below |
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- Mott & Leeming - pages 123 - 137
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| Sample Question |
The HCI (Human Computer Interface) in software used to help young children learn is important.
With reference to appropriate examples, discuss two factors that should be taken into account when designing such an interface.
More sample questions and answers are available here |
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| Books for 4.1.9 |
ICT Through Diagrams
Alan Gardner
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Essential ICT for WJEC
Stephen Doyle |
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WJEC ICT
Mott & Leeming |
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