Human Computer Interface/Interaction
Question
Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:
- Explain haptic feedback, describe its key uses, and explain why it is needed.
- Compare the various types of human memory and their impact on the human-computer interface.
- Describe the potential outcomes of not using consistency in the human-computer interface.
- Summarize and explain the steps of the user-centric design process.
- Explain the role of human motion in the design of the human-computer interface.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
- Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
- Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Illustrate the use of information and communication technologies to solve problems as an information technology professional.
- Describe the role of the information technology professional as the user advocate.
- Use technology and information resources to research issues in information technology.
- Write clearly and concisely about introductory information technology topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
Solution
Title:
Human Computer Interface/Interaction
Length:
4 pages
(1100 Words)
Style:
APA
Preview
Human-Computer Interface/Interaction
Haptic, as a term, is associated with sensations or touch. It is adapted from a Greek word haptesthai, which translates to touch. Considered as an adjective, it means based on or related to the sense of touch. Nevertheless, haptic feedback or simply haptics relates to the utilization of sense of touch in user interfaces to generate information to end users. In mobile phone and others devices, for instance, haptics feedback generally relates to use of vibrations to denote that a touch-screen activity has been initiated or pressed (Robles-De-La-Torre, 2006). Basically, the mobile phone vibrates a little in response to user’s on-screen activity – thus making up for the absence of a standard tactile response that is experienced after pressing a physical button. Worth noting is that video game steering wheels and or joysticks provide a resistive force as a form of haptic feedback.
Expectedly, haptics are increasingly gaining acceptance in key areas as humans increasingly use virtual reality systems. Some of the key uses in today’s world include allowing the users of virtual simulators to practice at a visual level as well as generate the haptic- knowledge needed to carry out hand- based tasks. This is critical in such environments such as those experienced by cockpit pilots during a flight. Another key use of haptics is surgical or medical training applications in which simulations are used to provide instructions to trainees (Bainbridge, 2004). On the whole, other areas using simulations/intensive automations represent key areas where haptic devices are used since they provide realistic force response to the operation of virtual objects. Learning environments are using haptics to help learners investigate 3-D renderings of cells as well as help them learn about invisible forces including friction and gravity. Haptic feedback is particularly needed because it enhances force skill learning. In essence, this technology offers physical sensations thus enabling electronics to give feedback to a user about various virtual activities.
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