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.
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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.

2024

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