Research Proposal

Future Interface

Computers have been used for decades. In all that time, there has been one basic commonality: the interface. We have always used a keyboard and mouse to interact with computers. This was done because it was the easiest way to control the computer and tell it what we wanted it to do. With our advanced world today, it is hard to understand why we still use the same old techniques. There are many reasons for this including the issue of worldwide acceptance. But there is no reason why we cannot introduce a new computer interface system. The old techniques of using a keyboard and mouse to control a computer will soon end. A new interface system will be made commercially, and it will change the way we use computers forever.

I have pondered many questions since starting my research.

- Why has no one made a commercial product that uses a new interface?

- Is there really one clear cut new interface that should be adopted?

- Will these new interfaces limit the poorer parts of the world from having computers more so than they already are?

- Will companies be able to keep costs low on computers with new interfaces?

- Will the public as a whole accept a new interface?

- Will a majority of people be able to actually use the new interface?

As a result of my research topic, the internet will be a huge place to find sources. There are great sites that are run by IEEE members that allow for articles about new technologies. There are also many videos on the internet that show off some of these new interfaces. Since the creation of new interfaces is itself relatively new, books based on the subject are going to be hard to find. Although most of my sources will probably come from the internet, I believe that these sources will not be biased. They will simply just be based on telling the reader the truth about new interfaces.

I was lucky because this semester is not that hard for me. So as a result, I have free time a couple of days a week. I should be able to work on my paper on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If I cannot do it on these days, I could do it on Friday evenings after my classes. I am leaving the rest of the weekend open to other projects. If I have a weekend that is completely free, I will use the time to do more of my paper. I hope that on this schedule, I will be able to finish my paper early and have a lot of time to review it.

My research on new computer interfaces should be read because one of the interfaces I write about will probably become the standard computer interface. So from reading my research paper, one gets to see a glimpse of the future. My readers will also learn more about technology, which is always good now-a-days. Mainly I just want to educate people on the fact that the computer interfaces of today are too outdated. We should be using an interface that allows us to do our work faster.