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Photograph, Comparison Graph for Ease of Use of Screen Interaction Devices

Object Details

Description
This black and white photograph shows a graph comparing data on the ease of use of various computer screen interaction devices. It was included in a 1965 SRI report to NASA.
The photographs of acquisition 2015.3073 relate to the evolution of the computer mouse.
Reference:
William K. English, Douglas C. Engelbart, and Melvyn L. Berman, “Display-Selection Techniques for Text Manipulation,” IEEE Transactions on Human Factors in Electronics, March 1967, Vol. HFE-8, No. 1, pp. 5-15. This image was published as figure 2.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker of the print
SRI International
date made (print)
2014
date made (original photograph)
1965
Credit Line
Gift of SRI International
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8 1/2 in x 11 in x 1/16 in; 21.59 cm x 27.94 cm x .15875 cm
Object Name
photograph
Comparison Graph for Ease of Use of Screen Interaction Devices from 1965 SRI Report to NASA
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