Title :
New interfaces: making computers more accessible
Author_Institution :
Mount Laurel, NJ, USA
fDate :
12/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Industry observers say many people don´t buy computers because they find them too difficult to use for many purposes. In response, researchers are trying to develop more natural and intuitive types of interfaces. They are also developing intelligent agents to help users access information better and new kinds of software interfaces
Keywords :
human factors; interactive devices; interactive systems; user modelling; collaborative work; industry observers; information access; input interfaces; intelligent agents; intuitive interfaces; software interfaces; Application software; Competitive intelligence; Computer displays; Computer industry; Computer interfaces; Councils; Intelligent agent; Keyboards; Large screen displays; Personal digital assistants; Writing;
