Optimizing Human Computer Interaction for Better Accessibility, Usability and Flexibility

Dr. Nasiruddin Molla, Dr. Indraneel Mandal, Dr. Ruma Kundu

Abstract: Human Computer Interaction (HCI) is increasingly becoming a common phenomenon, as humans keep interacting with computing technology in diverse forms on a daily basis. Issues like ease of use, accessibility and usability gain precedence as the overriding objective is to make such systems more intuitive and user friendly. An important element of such endeavors is to provide avenues for special groups like geriatrics and specially abled people to utilise this technology through the use of innovations like haptics. Obviously a major determinant of success is going to be government policy. This is specially so for countries like India which are still in the process of carving out a niche for themselves in this field.

Keywords: Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Interactivity, Accessibility, Usability, Haptics