DIEREUTERS.DEInterface: Human ↔ Machine

inhuma — the idea

Interfaces for humans and machines.

We simplify the interface between human and machine — so the potential of technology is open to everyone, regardless of age or prior knowledge.

Human commands drive machines.

OBJECTIVE
Simplify the interface

Human Interfaces

There are many ways to operate devices. Four channels through which humans speak to machines — from sound wave to thought.

Acoustics

Sound wave → Signal

Speaking, singing, clapping — sounds become sound waves that a microphone converts into electrical signals.

Human input

Brain signals

EEG · Implant

EEG measures voltages at the head surface; implants will allow computers to be controlled by thought in the near future.

Human input

Touch

Key · Touch · Controller

Keyboard, touchpad and remote control — today the most common way to send a command to a machine.

Human input

Gesture

Movement → Sign

Movements of hand, head and eyes become signs — for some people the only way to communicate.

Human input

Interface Matrix

ChannelMechanismMaturity
AcousticsSound wave → SignalESTABLISHED
TouchKey · Touch · ControllerSTANDARD
GestureMovement → SignGROWING
Brain signalsEEG · ImplantEXPERIMENTAL