Human Computer Interaction

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Description

Human–computer interaction (HCI), alternatively man-machine interaction (MMI) or computer–human interaction (CHI), is the study of interaction between people (users) and computers. It is an interdisciplinary subject, relating computer science with many other fields of study and research. Interaction between users and computers occurs at the user interface (or simply interface), which includes both software and hardware, for example, general purpose computer peripherals and large-scale mechanical systems such as aircraft and power plants.

The way that we are currently accustomed to interact with computers is really limited. Research is being done in achieving a level of interaction that enable us to use all our senses to communicate with every day intelligent objects.

Enablers

• Nanotechnology was in the wiki I ll extended as well
• micro-electronics
• IPv6