user interfaces Flashcards
what are the hardware interfaces?
- touch interface interfaces
- speach and sound interfaces
- specialized interfaces
what are some examples of hardware interfaces?
mouse, keyboard, monitor, mic, speakers, touch screen, keypad.
what is a touch user interface?
relies on sense of touch (haptics)
what are some examples of touch user interfaces?
scroll, swipe, tap, pinch to zoom in or out
what is speech or sound interfaces?
utilizes the mic
what are some examples of speech and sound interfaces?
siri, google assistant, cortana, bixby, alexa
what is a specialized keyboard?
allows a computer system to quickly adapt to a users needs
what are some examples of a specialized keyboard?
braile keyboard
what is a software interface?
all the programs that are used to communicate and interact with the computer via the hardware interfaces
what is the command line interface?
interaction with the computer is done by using text or command.
what are some characteristics of command line interfaces?
- used by advanced users
- faster than using icons or shortcuts
