"... the world is becoming more and more complicated and the problems are becoming more and more urgent. These problems must be solved collectively. However, the ability of mankind to deal with complex and urgent problems collectively has not grown as fast as these problems. If you can do something to improve Hu Man's ability to deal with these problems, then you have really contributed something basic. "
... Doug Engelbarth
1963, Engelbarth established the Development Research Center in Stanford Research Institute, and finally he could pursue his dream. It was in this year that he made the first mouse out of wood and a small iron wheel. In 1970s, Xerox constantly improved Engelbass's invention. 1983 65438+ 10 In October, the "Lisa" personal computer launched by Apple Computer Company was equipped with a mouse for the first time.
In the patent certificate, the official name of the mouse is "the vertical and horizontal position indicator of the display system", but all Stanford researchers call it the mouse, and this name has been handed down.
The invention of mouse preceded the appearance of personal computer, and made the personal computer industry change permanently. Perhaps no tool can match the mouse in making computers easier to use.
Ironically, Engelbarth didn't become a millionaire or even a billionaire because of his invention. Because the invention of the mouse was completed at Stanford Research Institute with funds from the US government, the patent right of the mouse belongs to the government.
Engelbass is nearly 80 years old and lives in atherton, California. At present, he is studying the concept of "self-presentation". The so-called "self-development" refers to the process of rapidly achieving greater achievements by relying on your own little efforts.