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S01E08: The multitouch: How a mix of new ideas shaped the way we communicate with computers

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Cochinanda's Keyboard Derby

Inventor Scott Cochinanda came up with an idea for a virtual keyboard. He realized that each time a user typed a word, the computer could construct a distinct shape. After translating nonsensical letters back into the ideal constellations, the text on the screen read: Scott is my name.

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