HCI - Human computer interface is the study of how people have interacted over the years they have been created, human computer interface also goes on about the extent that computers have gone in order for humans to be able to interact with their computers to give them a batter playing experience. There has been many different human computer interface devices over the years, this ranges from keyboards to joysticks which have both been used in the gaming industry.
Interface Devices - An interface device is a component of hardware which allows humans to interact with their computer, Interface devices include things like the Keyboard which has been used for many years on the computer, this also includes the popular joypad which is used on many consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation. The most popular form of interface device are the ones you see on a daily basis such as:
Ergonomic Design - Ergonomic design is also known as Comfort design, this is the practice of designing products, systems or processes to take proper account of the interaction between them and the people who use them, people use many other skills withing this field such as psychology, engineering, bio mechanics and many more, they're used to make the product being designed much more fitting to the audience that is it being made for. An example of ergonomic design is the Mouse for a computer, they used to be very uncomfortable for the user to use for a prolonged amount of time, to stop this people used ergonomic design to make the design of the mouse much more comfortable and fitting to the human hand which made it much better for gaming and general use.
Button configurations - Button configurations are there for the user to be able to change the button layout to their own preference, this is because everyone doesn't have the same playing styles. For example a player could be left handed and prefer using the buttons on the left of the keyboard, button configurations allow the player to do this so they are as comfortable as possible when playing games.
User-centered design - User centered design is a method of development which guarantees your product will be easy to use, it means the product is based upon an exact understanding of the user, task and environment. User centered design also means that the user is involved in the overall design of the product and development. This can be very useful when creating things as having the user involved with the product that you're using will help a lot with the things that they need to improve or add to the product as this will allow it to become better as a product.
Portability - Portability can be very important when it comes to gaming, many people want something to play while they are out on journeys or at a friends house, this is where the portable devices triumph over Xbox and PlayStation, this is because when you are gaming on consoles or the PC you are limited to where you can be with it but with portable platforms you are able to go where you like to play. The only downside to portable gaming is the charging that you have to do to keep playing due to the battery running out. Another device which has enhanced when it comes to gaming and HCI is the Mobile phone, it has improved massively going from using buttons to handle the device to using touch screen instead.
Interface Devices - An interface device is a component of hardware which allows humans to interact with their computer, Interface devices include things like the Keyboard which has been used for many years on the computer, this also includes the popular joypad which is used on many consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation. The most popular form of interface device are the ones you see on a daily basis such as:
- Keyboard
- Touch Screen
- Touch Pad
- Webcam
- Graphics tablet
- Gamepad/Joystick
- Mouse
- Driving Simulator (Steering Wheel)
- Wired glove
- Wii Remote
Ergonomic Design - Ergonomic design is also known as Comfort design, this is the practice of designing products, systems or processes to take proper account of the interaction between them and the people who use them, people use many other skills withing this field such as psychology, engineering, bio mechanics and many more, they're used to make the product being designed much more fitting to the audience that is it being made for. An example of ergonomic design is the Mouse for a computer, they used to be very uncomfortable for the user to use for a prolonged amount of time, to stop this people used ergonomic design to make the design of the mouse much more comfortable and fitting to the human hand which made it much better for gaming and general use.
Button configurations - Button configurations are there for the user to be able to change the button layout to their own preference, this is because everyone doesn't have the same playing styles. For example a player could be left handed and prefer using the buttons on the left of the keyboard, button configurations allow the player to do this so they are as comfortable as possible when playing games.
User-centered design - User centered design is a method of development which guarantees your product will be easy to use, it means the product is based upon an exact understanding of the user, task and environment. User centered design also means that the user is involved in the overall design of the product and development. This can be very useful when creating things as having the user involved with the product that you're using will help a lot with the things that they need to improve or add to the product as this will allow it to become better as a product.
Portability - Portability can be very important when it comes to gaming, many people want something to play while they are out on journeys or at a friends house, this is where the portable devices triumph over Xbox and PlayStation, this is because when you are gaming on consoles or the PC you are limited to where you can be with it but with portable platforms you are able to go where you like to play. The only downside to portable gaming is the charging that you have to do to keep playing due to the battery running out. Another device which has enhanced when it comes to gaming and HCI is the Mobile phone, it has improved massively going from using buttons to handle the device to using touch screen instead.