Human-Computer Interaction in Game Development with Python: Design and Develop a Game Interface Using HCI Technologies and Techniques

Table of Contents
About the Authors
About the Technical Reviewer
Introduction
Chapter 1: Human-Computer Interaction Tools and Methodologies
	Fundamentals of Human-Computer Interaction
		Digging Deeper
	Designing the Interface
	Adaption and Interfaces
	Interfaces of Multi-Device
	Evolutionary Trends
		Evaluation of Usability
	Bringing Usability and Accessibility Together
		Analysis of Task Situations
	Techniques and Tools for Human-Computer Interaction Development
		Techniques for Defining Specifications
	The Cycle of Tool Life and Methodologies Taxonomy
	Selecting Instruments, Techniques, and Resources
		The Eye Tracking Technique and Usability
		Eye Tracking Studies
		User Control
		Usability Testing
		Why Eye Tracking?
		Creating an Effective Interface
	Graphical User Interfaces
		Characteristics of User Interfaces
	Summary
Chapter 2: Human-Computer Interaction Tools and Game Development
	Tools and Techniques for General Game Development
		The Video Game Interface
		Video Game Development and Interaction
		Video Game Users’ Requirements and Needs
		Interactive UI Design for a Game
		Panel Design
		Window Architecture
		Icon Design
		Color Development
	Eye-Tracking Techniques
		The Impact of Eye Tracking in Games
		Eye Tracking in Games
			Project Planning and Development
			Development Environment
			OpenCV
				Structure of OpenCV
				Haar Cascade
	Face and Eye Recognition
		Modeling and Development
		Conclusions and Problems
	Creating the Data Structure
		Modeling and Development
		Conclusions and Problems
	Applying Photographic Filters
		Modeling and Development
		Conclusions
	Recognizing the Iris
		Modeling and Development
		Conclusions and Problems
	Edge Detection
		Modeling and Development
		Conclusions and Problems
	Parameter Analysis on Blur, CLAHE, and CANNY Filters
		Modeling and Development
		Analysis
	Iris Recognition (2)
		Modeling and Development
		Conclusions and Problems
	“Average Color” Recognition
		Modeling and Development
		Conclusions
	Project Analysis
		Data Analysis
			Precision
			Recall
			F-measure
			Result
			Video #1
			Video #2
			Video #3
			Video #4
	Project Conclusions
	Summary
Chapter 3: Developing a Video Game
	Roles in the Video Game Industry
		Producers
		Publishers
		Game Developers
	Roles and Processes of Game Development
		Game Design
		Game Art Design
		Game Programming
		Game Testing
	Software Development
	Game Development Phases
		Pre-Production Phase
		Outsourcing
		Production Phase
		Milestones: The Cornerstones of Development
	Post-Production Phase
	Localization
		Fan Translation
	Summary
Chapter 4: Turning Points in Game Development
	Game Engines
		Rendering Engine
		Indie Video Games
		Crowdfunding
	The Case of Dreams: Developing a Game Within a Video Game
	Current Problems in the Development of Video Games
		Crunch Time
		Piracy
		Programming Stages
	Paradigms and Programming Languages
	Visual Programming
	Summary
Chapter 5: Developing a Game in Python
	Python and Pygame
	Designing the Video Game
	Development Team
	Game Design Document and Production
	Game Menu
	Short Introduction to Pygame
	Game Interface
	The Player
	Powering Up
	The Enemies
	The Bosses
	Collision Management
	The Levels
	Summary
Chapter 6: Game Development – Industry Standards
	Game Terminology
	Overall Design of the Game
		Frontend and Backend in Game Development
		Verify the Token
	General Description of the Game’s Services
	Network Interfaces and Sequence Diagram for the Game Development Cycle
		Game Network Interfaces
		Sequence Diagrams
			Casino Games
			Tournament Games
	Security of Online Games Through a Web Portal
		Secure Code for Games
		Secure by Design
		Security Control
	Summary
Chapter 7: Gamification in Human-Computer Interaction
	Gamification Strategy
	Gamification Examples
	Common Risks and Mistakes
	Gamification in Education
		Aspects of the Game’s Foundation
		The Different Game Categories
	Psychology and Motivation in Gamification
		The Two Different Types of Motivation
		Playing and Learning
		Gamification in the Classroom
		Factors that Make Gamification in the Classroom Easier
		How Can Gamification Help with Learning?
		Games-Based Learning vs Gamification
		Solutions for an Educational Game
	Designing a Gamified Application
		Math Games for Kids
		Gamified Applications Dedicated to Training
			ClassDojo
	Methodology for Creating Gamified Applications
		Web Application
		Native Application
		Native App vs Web App
	The PhoneGap Framework
		Why PhoneGap?
		PhoneGap’s Architecture
	Anaconda Python and the PyQT5 GUI Framework
		Anaconda Installation
			Linux
			Windows
		PyQT5 Installation
			Linux
			Windows
			PyQt5 Example
		PyQT Events
		Drawbacks to Gamification
		Avoiding the Drawbacks
	Summary
Chapter 8: Human-Computer Interaction Research and Development
	Human-Computer Interaction with a Head-Mounted Display
	Human-Machine Interfaces: Future Development
	The Touchscreen Revolution
	Direct Communication with the Mind
	Gesture Engagement Taken to a New Level
	Applications of Spatial Cognition Human Contact Research
	Interaction with the Voice
	Interactions Between the Brain and the Computer
	Summary
Chapter 9: Recommendations and Concluding Comments
	Recommendations
	Broad HCI Assessment Criteria
	Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Development
	New Trends
	Promising HCI Technologies
	Important Considerations for Building a User-Friendly Interface
	Final Thoughts on Game Design and HCI
	Summary
Index