[today in history] July 3: ergonomic standards act; The birth of pioneers in the field of consumer electronics; Ubisoft releases uplay

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It's today 2022 year 7 month 3 Japan , stay 1928 Years of today , Television has become popular in the United States . at that time , Americans only need to spend 75 You can buy a TV set for us dollars ： TV magazine announced that daven company in Newark, New Jersey has launched the first TV receiver made in the United States ; This kind of TV set is very cheap , Only 75 dollar . According to this magazine , More advanced TV sets will be available in 7 month 31 On display at the Berlin Exhibition . Review the history of science and Technology 7 month 3 Japan , What other key events have happened on this day ？

1940 year 7 month 3 Japan ： Pioneer in Consumer Electronics Clive Sinclair born

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Clive · Malus · Sinclair （Clive Sinclair） Born in 1940 year 7 month 30 Japan , He is a British entrepreneur and inventor , It is famous for its pioneer in the computer industry , He is also 20 century 70 Age and 80 The founders of several companies that developed consumer electronic products in the early s . Although Sinclair worked in computer all his life , But he doesn't use the Internet ;2010 year , He said he didn't use computers , Prefer to use the phone rather than email .2014 year , He predicted that ,“ Once you start making machines that can compete intelligently with and surpass humans , It will be difficult for us to survive . It's inevitable .”

In the position of Instrument Practice A few years later , Sinclair in 1961 Founded in Sinclair Research company .1972 year , He made the world's first pocket electronic calculator ; And then ,Sinclair Research The company in 1980 In, he began to produce home computers , Produced the first mass market home computer in Britain Sinclair ZX80, For less than 100 pound . stay 80 Early S ,Sinclair Research The company is widely recognized for its early importance in the home computer industry in the UK and Europe , At the same time, it also helped promote the development of the British video game industry .

Sinclair has also experienced several business failures , Include Sinclair Radionics Black Watch 、Sinclair C5 Battery electric vehicle 、Sinclair TV80 Flat CRT Handheld TV, etc ; And then , The weak computer market forced Sinclair to 1986 He sold most of his companies years ago .2010 year , Sinclair began to focus on personal transportation , Study a folding bike used by commuters , Folded small enough to fit into a handbag ;1983 year , Sinclair was awarded the Bachelor of knight for his contribution to the British personal computer industry （Knight Bachelor）.2021 year 9 month 16 Japan , Sinclair died , At the age of 81 year .

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1997 year 7 month 3 Japan ： California issued the ergonomics standards act

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1997 year 7 month 3 Japan , Ergonomics standards in California come into effect , Stipulate what employers must do to ensure that their workplaces are protected against repetitive sports injuries , Such as carpal tunnel syndrome . The new law is seen as a possible measure of similar standards in other parts of the country , It reflects the increase of such injury events , Mainly due to the increase in the use of computers . The law is in 6 Approved at the beginning of the month , At that time, the office of administrative law approved the ergonomic standards proposed by the California occupational safety and health standards board . And then , Ergonomic standards are required to be incorporated into the California legislature 1993 Workers' compensation insurance reform program in , The purpose is to reduce repetitive sports injuries in the workplace , This may increase workers' compensation costs , But employers' groups have been resisting stricter standards .

The history of ergonomics can be traced back to before World War II , In this period, the consideration of man-machine relationship in mechanical design is to adapt people to machines through selection and training , Meet the needs of work , The research focuses on the perspective of Psychology .20 The early ,Frank Gilbreth and Lillian Gilbreth The couple began to work on movement research , For example, their research results on surgical procedures , Until today, people still use , They are considered to be one of the pioneers in the field of ergonomics .

When world war ii broke out , For civil and military purposes , Ergonomics has begun to pay attention to human factors , Realize the importance of adapting machinery and procedures to human requirements . During the second world war , The main research and application fields are military fields . Researchers have come to realize that physiology besides Psychology 、 Anthropometry 、 The importance of knowledge of biomechanics and other disciplines for the research and application of ergonomics . After the war , Research and application extend to industry and engineering design , Like a plane 、 Automotive and mechanical design .

since 1960 Year begins , The research direction of the discipline begins to change , From paying attention to “ Human factors ” Develop to “ people — machine — Environmental Science ” The system is studied as a unified whole ; Research and application have been expanded to the fields of medicine and computer ; The majors and disciplines involved are anatomy 、 physiology 、 psychology 、 Work and Engineering 、 Working research 、 Long office hours / Engineering chair for computer / Ergonomic chair ] Research 、 Architecture and lighting engineering 、 Professional fields such as management engineering and industrial hygiene , And combine with computer technology .1961 year , International Society of ergonomics （IEA） establish , The organization has played a major role in promoting the development of ergonomics in the world . Have you noticed whether the equipment you use in your daily and office work is ergonomic ？ Do you have tenosynovitis and other problems caused by long-term use of electronic equipment ？ Welcome to this poll , Share your insights in the comments section .

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2012 year 7 month 3 Japan ： Ubisoft released Uplay client

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Uplay Now it is called Ubisoft Connect, By Ubisoft Developed digital distribution 、 Digital rights management 、 Multiplayer games and communication services , It aims to provide achievements similar to those provided by other game companies / Trophy experience . This service is available on various platforms .Ubisoft Connect Only for the first party Ubisoft The game uses , Although some third-party games pass Ubisoft Shops sell , But they don't use Ubisoft Connect platform . Its biggest feature is the combination of free reward system （ Formerly known as Ubisoft Club） and Ubisoft Online file system for game players .

and Uplay The reward system is in 2009 year 11 month 17 With the assassin's Creed II For the first time . Uplay The reward system allows players to contact other players , And according to Uplay Achievements in （ be called “ action ”） Get rewards - Enable the game , Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot Once said “ The more you play , The more free goods you can have ”.[ On a personal computer , Ubisoft provides Ubisoft game launcher to manage the download and update of its games .Uplay Client on 2012 year 7 month 3 Launch date , To replace the starter , Integrated its functions and Uplay Digital storefront of reward management and Ubisoft Games .2020 year 10 month ,Uplay and Ubisoft Club Merge into Ubisoft Connect, And start deploying cloud services .

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