The greatest piece of technology at our disposal is computers. It is only natural that we try to make the way we interact with computers both easier and more productive. The main way of interaction with computers today is through the use of keyboards, a mouse and touch pads. Some find this way hard to use. The future may make interacting with computers easier and faster than typing on keyboard or the point and click of a mouse.
When computers were first invented, keyboards where not invented yet. The first type of interaction was through the use of punch cards that had the instructions for the computer on them. Later, computers used a keyboard interface only. The mouse came years later. Following the mouse came the touch screen that we all see on our smartphones and tablets. There are some phones and tablets that can fold the screen making for inventive ways to use that technology.
I think the future of human-computer interactions lay in augmented reality. Through the use of special goggles or glasses, a person can see in a three dimensional environment and interact with it using just they’re hands. Reach out and physically grab an icon floating in front of you to select it. There are a lot of computers that allow for voice commands as well. These two features rolled together makes interacting with a computer engaging and easy.
The technology is not to this point yet so the two main choice we have today is either the traditional mouse and keyboard or the touch screen. Most people have their preferences but I like the feel of a keyboard and the precise movements of a mouse.
What are your thoughts on human-computer interactions? What is your preferred method for using a computer? What kind of technology will become available for use to use computers easier and faster?
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