| Introducing Wolfgang Stürzlinger - an Interface between Humans and Computers |
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bridges vol. 16, December 2007 / News from the Network: Austrian Researchers Abroad by Walter Minehuber mp3 download Interaction with an electronic partner can be complicated. Images in simple Word docs pop up in places where they shouldn't. Excel sheets suddenly calculate functions whose existence one wasn't even aware of. And Photoshop with all its functions still remains a blurry mystery to John Doe. Today's state-of-the-art software can do a lot, but too much sophistication often leads to frustration rather then excitement for the average user, who becomes a regular in the "how to" help section. 
York Professor Wolfgang Stürzlinger
A long time ago: Stürzlinger’s first computer
Today, Wolfgang Stürzlinger's research interest still focuses on finding solutions for real-world problems with computers, combining the research fields of human-computer interaction, computer supported collaborative work, and virtual reality. As Stürzlinger puts it, "We are still in a state where the computer controls the user, instead of the way it should be: The user controls the computer!" Access to the full article is free, but requires you to register. Registration is simple and quick – all we need is your name and a valid e-mail address. We appreciate your interest in bridges. |
