This is P1 and D1 of Unit 23 - Human computer interaction, this covers everything in the specification for the impacts of HCI and examples of my choice - self driving cars and amazon go. The timeline of HCI for P1 is in another document.
Impact of HCI on Economy
Economy benefits through HCI by: Processes becoming easier and faster, allows comp
have advantages/disadvantages on competitors, user-friendly interfaces, work flexibil
an automated work force.
Speed up inputs:
• Simple and short input speeds up work flow.
• Makes certain inputs no longer necessary.
• Users have more time spend on other task.
Example - Shopping online saves customers time on:
• Travelling to the store
• Looking for what they want
• Viewing information
• Queueing
• Purchasing time
,Decreased Complexity of Inputs:
• Hardware/Software has been designed to be u
friendly / simple as possible.
• What used to be industry professional software
used by everyone.
• No need for extensive training/education on te
Increase in Automation of Outputs:
• Companies have technology that complete a ta
human could do.
• Automation only needs to be upkeeped and no
• Tasks done faster and better.
• Many people losing their jobs – Increases unem
• Some expertise are going out of date.
,Automatic Judgement of Output:
• Computers can monitor output and provide feedback.
• Automatic test and technical warnings.
• Accurate ouput and sorting products on their size, weight, colour or any specified
differences.
Text Readers:
• Allow visually impaired/ blind users to know what is on a computer’s display.
• Makes impaired users more employable and less hindered in everyday life.
• Speech impaired users can use text readers to communicate without being misund
or secluded.
• Opens up a whole market of alternative technology for specific disabilities.
• Text readers can used as translators – business people or companies can communi
others around the world.
,Voice Input:
• Personal assistants such as Cortana, Siri, Alexa, and
Google mean everyone has access to voice input services.
• Voice input allows users to quickly execute commands or
ask questions hands-free.
• Blind users can use voice input which will save them a lot
of time navigating a computer.
• Users with limited movement can use technology from
computers to elevators.
Thought Input:
• A technology in its beginning stages that allows
paralysed users to communicate with computers using
their brain waves.
• Paralysed/impaired users will be able to use computers
and their wheelchairs without help.
• New technology allows for a new market of products.
• A workforce who were previously unable to work.
, Varied Working Environments:
• Many jobs can be done from anywhere on a computer
– does not need to be in a traditional office.
• Phones, Email, and instant messaging allow users to
talk and send documents to others at all times.
• Portable devices allow work to be done on the go
such as when commuting and without a power source.
• Cloud storage allows work to be stored online and
accessed anywhere – can also be shared with others.
Mobile Communications:
• Individuals can talk to anyone at anytime without
meeting in person.
• Businesses can communicate without spending time
and money travelling.
• Professionals can discuss ideas no matter what it is –
speeds up processes and in turn help the economy in
the long-term.
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