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computer interface

Concept of computer science; point of interaction between two things

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Also known as software interface · interface

Subclass of: interface
Part of: computer science

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In computing, an interface is a shared boundary across which two or more separate components of a computer system exchange information. The exchange can be between software, computer hardware, peripheral devices, humans, and combinations of these. Some computer hardware devices, such as a touchscreen, can both send and receive data through the interface, while others such as a mouse or microphone may only provide an interface to send data to a given system.

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Has use: interaction class of object(s) of occurrence: peripheral, software · role of agent(s) of action: user
Different from: physical interface
input-output device

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