System Interface

A System Interface is a boundary component that enables system component interaction (through defined interaction protocols and component communication).

• AKA: Interface, System Boundary Interface, Component Interface.
• Context:
  • It can (typically) define Interface Protocol for component interaction.
  • It can (typically) handle Interface Operation through interaction patterns.
  • It can (typically) manage Component Communication via communication methods.
  • It can (typically) enforce Interface Contract using interaction rules.
  • It can (typically) provide Interface Capability through defined functions.
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  • It can (often) implement Interface Security with access control.
  • It can (often) support Interface Version through version control.
  • It can (often) enable System Integration via connection points.
  • It can (often) handle Error Condition using error handling.
  • It can (often) monitor Interface State through state tracking.
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  • It can range from being a Simple Interface to being a Complex Interface, depending on its functionality scope.
  • It can range from being a Physical Interface to being a Logical Interface, depending on its interface type.
  • It can range from being a Static Interface to being a Dynamic Interface, depending on its interaction model.
  • It can range from being a Local Interface to being a Remote Interface, depending on its access scope.
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  • It can integrate with Interface Monitor for performance tracking.
  • It can support Interface Test for validation checks.
  • It can utilize Interface Documentation for usage description.
  • It can implement Interface Security for access protection.
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• Examples:
  • Computing System Interfaces, such as:
    • Software Interfaces, such as:
      • Application Programming Interface for software integration.
      • Operating System Interface for system service access.
    • Hardware Interfaces, such as:
      • USB Interface for device connection.
      • Network Interface for network communication.
  • Mechanical System Interfaces, such as:
    • Machine Interfaces, such as:
      • Tool Interface for component attachment.
      • Joint Interface for mechanical connection.
    • Control Interfaces, such as:
      • Manual Control Interface for operator interaction.
      • Automated Control Interface for machine control.
  • Electrical System Interfaces, such as:
    • Power Interfaces, such as:
      • Power Supply Interface for electrical distribution.
      • Battery Interface for power storage.
  • ...
• Counter-Examples:
  • System Implementation, which provides internal logic rather than interaction capability.
  • System Boundary, which defines system limits rather than interaction methods.
  • System Connection, which provides physical links rather than interaction protocols.
• See: Interface Design, Interface Protocol, Interface Specification, System Architecture, System Integration, Component Communication, Interface Standard, Boundary Component.

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2024

• (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/interface Retrieved:2024-12-30.
  • Interface or interfacing may refer to: