Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Complete Notes & Reviewer

Flashcards summarizing key concepts from the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) lecture notes.

Human–Computer Interaction (HCI)

The study of how people interact with computer systems and how to design technology that is effective, efficient, and satisfying.

Core Goal of HCI

Design systems around human capabilities such as perception, memory, attention, and emotions.

Fitts’ Law

A principle stating that larger targets are easier to select than smaller ones.

Reaction Time

The time taken to respond to a stimulus, which includes the delay before the motor response begins.

Ergonomics

The study of how to design systems that are comfortable and suitable for people, taking into account their physical and cognitive abilities.

Gulf of Execution

The gap between a user's goals and the means to achieve them in a system.

Gulf of Evaluation

The gap between a user's understanding of the system's state and the feedback the system provides.

User Experience (UX)

The overall experience of a user when interacting with a system, focusing on usability, utility, and pleasure.

Ubiquitous Computing

A paradigm where technology is integrated into everyday objects and environments.

Context-aware Computing

Systems that automatically adapt their behavior based on the context of use.