We think that we witnessed the introduction of touch screens to smart watches for the first time a few years ago. Of course, this information sounds quite right with the introduction and introduction of touch screen smartphones in the 2000s. But do touchscreen watches really belong to the 21st century?
Founded in 1946, Casio’s first product launched was a ring. This ring was designed to make it easier for people to hold objects such as cigarettes. At the same time, Casio’s ring, which ensures that the wearer’s hands remain empty, made the company a global brand.
Foreseeing the success of electronic calculators after the successful debut, the company became interested in this subject since 1949 and carried out R&D studies on it. Launching the first calculator with a keypad with 10 keys, Casio launched a new revolution, instead of the 3-window screen in its competitors.
In 1984, Casio combined his calculator experience with his wristwatch experience in those years. Combining the wristwatch and calculator on the same product, Casio did something much more unusual than anticipated.
Casio introduced the touchscreen wristwatch in 1984:
The touch feature of the glass screen of the watch was used to perform calculator operations. The numbers and signs drawn with fingers on the glass of the watch appeared on the small rectangular screen on the upper side of the watch, and thus the transactions were carried out. Indeed, the clock had more than that.
The Casio AT-552 touch screen watch not only functions as a calculator, but also counts calories. It was truly amazing that such a complex technology was used and achieved success in 1984.
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