Publications and Research
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
12-5-2018
Abstract
Electronic interfaces are a primary tool for most professional and personal communication currently happening. Electronics, like the human mind, are limited by the understanding of executing will, or commands. This can be characterized as “interface limitations” of digital technology. Identifying this bottleneck in technological development has been critical in historical changes to both hardware and software technology. Recent medical research examines a novel user interface to reduce task load. I hypothesize, interface developments that take cues from nonverbal human communication enhance and sustain the significance of those technologies in society. By examining pivotal moments of historical technology we can identify a bottleneck in development and the interfacing breakthrough that enhanced society’s benefit of that technology. Primary sources like the mouse, GUIs, and the Altair 8800 offer insight into overcoming “interface limitations.” This implies understanding nonverbal human communication is a significant asset in interface and UX design.
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Communication Technology and New Media Commons, Graphics and Human Computer Interfaces Commons, History of Science, Technology, and Medicine Commons
Comments
This poster was presented at the 29th Semi-Annual Honors and Undergraduate Research Scholars Poster Presentation at New York City College of Technology, Dec. 5, 2018.