Touch Technology

The Complete History of Touchscreen Technology: From 1965 to Modern Interactive Displays

The Complete History of Touchscreen Technology: From 1965 to Modern Interactive Displays

The history of touchscreen technology spans six decades of remarkable innovation, from E.A. Johnson’s first capacitive touchscreen prototype in 1965 to the sophisticated multi-touch interactive displays transforming how schools, museums, and organizations engage their communities today. What began as experimental research equipment accessible only to engineers has evolved into the primary interface for billions of smartphones, tablets, kiosks, and digital recognition displays worldwide—fundamentally changing how humans interact with technology.

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