Displaying
The information process in which information is outputted form the system to complete its' purpsose. Displaying decides the format of how the information will be conveyed to the user. For instance, a computer screen is consider a projecting mechanism as it displays information. It has the ability to show text, images, videos and other visual stimuli to the user. |
Hardware
Hardware for displaying is not limited to devices which display only visual elements. It can include but not limited to audio, objects and text.
- Monitor – A light projection surface which provides the computer’s user a visual stimulus and displays outputs such as text, images and numbers
- Printer – outputs text and images onto physical material such as paper.
- 3D Printer – A process which often converts liquid plastic that solidifies into an object designed by the user.
- Speaker – This type of device generates and displays audio.
- Plotters – This is an output device used to produce high-quality drawings such as maps, charts and building plans.
Software
These are some software types which display information.
- Operating Systems e.g. Windows 7 and 10
- Video applications – VCL media player, Windows media player
- Audio applications – Spotify, Groove Music
- Charts – Graphical Representation of numerical data. They convert data in rows and columns into an image that can be read in a flash
Ways You Can Use It (Functions)
The process of displaying can output data and information this allows users to respond and allows the information system to continue its purpose or if the user is satisfied, the system's is then complete.
Non computer based tools
- A storyboard is a series of frames each representing a different action or screen image.
- Illustrations
- Artworks
- Musical instruments
Social and Ethical Issues
- Screen sizes - Should all websites be made for the abilities for all monitors of different sizes to view them in a comfortable manner.
- Visually Impaired – This issue present the moral question of if web page designers should create their websites with the intention of making the site easily accessible and usable for people with disabilities.
- Communication Skills – Communicating needs to very effective, especially when doing presentations as the information needs to be well organised, attractive and easy to understand.