On conversational interaction with computers

ABSTRACT

Several properties of conversations are considered as they relate to person-computer interaction. Some of the ways in which existing computer systems support interactions that have some features in common with interperson conversations are noted. Exception is taken to the notion, however, that person-computer interactions should, ideally, resemble person-person conversations in all respects.

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