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| Inputs | determine the objective of the project or the action |
| Process | how the objective is achieved or the procedure (includes materials, tools, supplies, etc.) |
| Output | the results of the objective |
| Feedback | confirmation that the objective was achieved, how the objective could be improved |
| Source | the person or machine originating the communication |
| Encoder | the device that translates the communication into a format for transmission |
| Transmitter | the device that sends the message |
| Receiver | the device that collects the message |
| Decoder | he device that translates the communication into an acceptable viewing format |
| Storage | the device that stores the communication |
| Retrieval | the device that retrieves the communication on command |
| Destination | the person or machine who is the audience |
| Nonverbal Communication | is the process of communicating without using words, generally using visual cues between people, used for interpersonal communication or communication between people |
| Kinesics | the study of communication through gesture, posture, and movement |
| Haptics | the study of communication through touching |
