We were introduced to the module and told what we were to expect and learn as we went along. At this point it seems good to get an overview of the idea of Human Computer Interaction (HCI), and some of its characteristics.
The way humans interface with computers is constantly changing.
Technologies are becoming smaller and more efficient, new standards are getting introduced, and less and less components are needed.
Software and computer output development often shadow the hardware development. Developers are always looking to push interfaces that bit further and either make things simpler for the user, or add more abilities.
A very uncommon development (and certainly not as well-known) is the development in creating new kinds of ways to interact. This development often uses exsisting or older technology to do what we take for granted in new and exciting ways.
It is a shame these new innovative implementations hardly ever see much of the light of day, but this is to be expected because of how the public do not like to venture too much from hardware standards.
However there is good news because hardware is becoming so much cheaper, more developers are able to experiment and invent new ways to interface with computers.
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