Human-Computer Interaction, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (September 30, 2003) © 2004

  • Alan Dix Computing Dept, Lancaster University
  • Janet E Finlay Leeds Metropolitan University
  • Gregory D Abowd Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Russell Beale University of Birmingham
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The second edition of Human-Computer Interaction established itself as one of the classic textbooks in the area, with its broad coverage and rigorous approach, this new edition builds on the existing strengths of the book, but giving the text a more student-friendly slant and improving the coverage in certain areas. The revised structure, separating out the introductory and more advanced material will make it easier to use the book on a variety of courses. This new edition now includes chapters on Interaction Design, Universal Access and Rich Interaction, as well as covering the latest developments in ubiquitous computing and Web technologies, making it the ideal text to provide a grounding in HCI theory and practice.

Contents
Foreword
Preface to the third edition

Preface to the second edition

Preface to the first edition

Introduction

Part 1 Foundations

Chapter 1 The human

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Input–output channels

Design Focus: Getting noticed

Design Focus: Where's the middle?

1.3 Human memory

Design Focus: Cashing in

Design Focus: 7 ± 2 revisited

1.4 Thinking: reasoning and problem solving

Design Focus: Human error and false memories

1.5 Emotion

1.6 Individual differences

1.7 Psychology and the design of interactive systems

1.8 Summary

Exercises

Recommended reading

Chapter 2 The computer

2.1 Introduction

Design Focus: Numeric keypads

2.2 Text entry devices

2.3 Positioning, pointing and drawing

2.4 Display devices

Design Focus: Hermes: a situated display

2.5 Devices for virtual reality and 3D interaction

2.6 Physical controls, sensors and special devices

Design Focus: Feeling the road

Design Focus: Smart-Its – making sensors easy

2.7 Paper: printing and scanning

Design Focus: Readability of text

2.8 Memory

2.9 Processing and networks

Design Focus: The myth of the infinitely fast machine

2.10 Summary

Exercises

Recommended reading

Chapter 3 The interaction

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Models of interaction

Design Focus: Video recorder

3.3 Frameworks and HCI

3.4 Ergonomics

Design Focus: Industrial interfaces

3.5 Interaction styles

Design Focus: Navigation in 3D and 2D

3.6 Elements of the WIMP interface

Design Focus: Learning toolbars

3.7 Interactivity

3.8 The context of the interaction

Design Focus: Half the picture?

3.9 Experience, engagement and fun

3.10 Summary

Exercises

Recommended reading

Chapter 4 Paradigms

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Paradigms for interaction

4.3 Summary

Exercises

Recommended reading

Part 2 Design process

Chapter 5 Interaction design basics

5.1 Introduction

5.2 What is design?

5.3 The process of design

5.4 User focus

Design Focus: Cultural probes

5.5 Scenarios

5.6 Navigation design

Design Focus: Beware the big button trap

Design Focus: Modes

5.7 Screen design and layout

Design Focus: Alignment and layout matter

Design Focus: Checking screen colors

5.8 Iteration and prototyping

5.9 Summary

Exercises

Recommended reading

Chapter 6 HCI in the software process

6.1 Introduction

6.2 The software life cycle

6.3 Usability engineering

6.4 Iterative design and prototyping

Design Focus: Prototyping in practice

6.5 Design rationale

6.6 Summary

Exercises

Recommended reading

Chapter 7 Design rules

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Principles to support usability

7.3 Standards

7.4 Guidelines

7.5 Golden rules and heuristics

7.6 HCI patterns

7.7 Summary

Exercises

Recommended reading

Chapter 8 Implementation support

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Elements of windowing systems

8.3 Programming the application

Design Focus: Going with the grain

8.4 Using toolkits

Design Focus: Java and AWT

8.5 User interface management systems

8.6 Summary

Exercises

Recommended reading

Chapter 9 Evaluation techniques

9.1 What is evaluation?

9.2 Goals of evaluation

9.3 Evaluation through expert analysis

9.4 Evaluation through user participation

9.5 Choosing an evaluation method<

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