human interface device

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human interface device

noun human interface devices

Any hardware device allowing a user to interact with a computer, such as a keyboard or mouse.
Similar: HID

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noun device allowing a user to interact with a computer

Español	dispositivo de interfaz humana
中文	人機接口設備 /人机接口设备 rénjī jiēkǒu shèbèi

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@misc{human_interface_device_2026,
  title = {human interface device},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/human%20interface%20device},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}