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HCI Last modified: Monday, April 29, 2002
Short for human-computer Interaction, a discipline concerned with the study, design, construction and implementation of human-centric interactive computer systems. A user interface, such as a GUI, is how a human interacts with a computer, and HCI goes beyond designing screens and menus that are easier to use and studies the reasoning behind building specific functionality into computers and the long-term effects that systems will have on humans. HCI is a very broad discipline that encompasses different specialties with different concerns regarding computer development: computer science is concerned with the application design and engineering of the human interfaces; sociology and anthropology are concerned with the interactions between technology, work and organization and the way that human systems and technical systems mutually adapt to each other; ergonomics is concerned with the safety of computer systems and the safe limits of human cognition and sensation; psychology is concerned with the cognitive processes of humans and the behavior of users; linguistics is concerned with the development of human and machine languages and the relationship between the two. As computers become more and pervasive in culture, designers are increasingly looking for ways to make interfacing with devices easier, safer and more efficient.		Related Categories Haptics Pervasive Computing User Interfaces Related Terms ergonomics gesture recognition GUI haptic interface interface pervasive computing Shopping HCI Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Nutrition 54 Store Offers Health Aids 24 Store Offers
Human-Computer Interaction   A comprehensive look at human-computer interaction, including its historical roots and the different areas of study. A Brief History of Human Computer Interaction Technology This article summarizes the historical development of major advances in human-computer interaction technology, emphasizing the pivotal role of university research in the advancement of the field. HCI Education: Where is it Headed? A few ideas about the future of HCI education. HCI Index Mailing list, books, publications, conferences, interest groups, organizations and links. The Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory Wichita State University's Human Computer Interaction Lab -- Studying GUIs, input devices, and other human-computer interaction related issues.