Man-computer interaction
Man-computer interaction is the act of using a computer, using input devices and output devices.
Man-computer interaction is all about the connection between one man and one computer terminal, be it a laptop, smartphone, or all-in-one VR headset, whether or not it is connected to a computer network such as the internet.
History[edit]
Experiments in computer interaction were done in the 1960s, including the first video games, the Lincoln Wand, Ivan Sutherland's work, and Doug Engelbart's work.
The field of computer interaction was established in force by Doug Engelbart. Engelbart published papers and influenced board members of SRI, including the founder of Intel, which led to Moore's law. The entire semiconductor industry since the 1960s in respect to computer technology was influenced by Doug Engelbart due to his breakthroughs in showing what was possible with computer interaction.
The paradigm of one person to one screen was strengthened by Doug Engelbart in the 1950s and 1960s.
The mouse and keyboard paradigm was popularized by the Macintosh in the 1980s.
Virtual reality and touch screen devices started becoming prevalent in the 1990s and going into the 2000s.
Neuralink proposes to replace all human-computer interaction devices with a brain-computer interface (BCI) that is wired into the user's head. However, this is unacceptable for many prospective users.
References[edit]
- Engelbart, Douglas C.; English, William K. (1968). "A research center for augmenting human intellect". ACM Press. doi:10.1145/1476589.1476645. http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?doid=1476589.1476645.
- "Man-Computer Symbiosis". https://groups.csail.mit.edu/medg/people/psz/Licklider.html.