Computer input device for a physically disabled person using head movement

Ochiai, Tsumoru

doi:10.1080/002077299292759

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“…In order to assist daily life of such persons, some communication devices are already developed [5] [6]. The communication devices are composed of a computer installed communication software and interface devices.…”

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Pillow-Type Computer Input Device for Serious Spinal Cord Injury

Yu¹,

Ishimatsu²,

Zhang³

et al. 2015

MME

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A pillow type computer input device is proposed. The interface is designed to move computer cursor as the user expect by using his or her head movement. A supporting and care devices around the bed often becomes barriers for the care and assist task for the patient. The proposed pillow type interface is designed not to disturb the care and assist tasks. The head movement of the user is estimated by the four pressure sensors under the pillow. In order to improve the userfriendliness of the interface, the pillow is mounted on the sliding mechanism. Due to these pressure sensors, rotating head movement around the neck and nodding movement of the head can be measured quantitatively. Considering the head movement, the computer cursor is moved by using the original algorithm.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Pillow-Type Computer Input Device for Serious Spinal Cord Injury

Yu¹,

Ishimatsu²,

Zhang³

et al. 2015

MME

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“…To overcome these difficulties, new interface devices have recently been developed based on image processing to detect the movement such as user's eyeball [1], [2] or head [3] [4] as the input to the computer. With the aid of these interfaces, a user can control the computer without attaching special device on his or her body.…”

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MEMS and Fiber Optics Sensor-Based Wearable Interface for Medical Applications

Fukuda

Tanaka²,

Feng³

et al.

2005 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics

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In recent years, information technology has made remarkable advancement and found increasing, applications in various fields. In the medical field, computer is playing a more important role in assisting the disabled. However, the interface between the disabled and a computer is usually composed of push button and touch sensors that are difficult of use. This research aims to develop a more user-friendly wearable interface using a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) accelerometer and an optical fiber shape sensor that enable the disabled to use a computer more effectively. To demonstrate the application of this wearable interface, we developed several systems including a sensor fusion system for detecting motion of a human body, a communication device for the disabled to control computer keyboards and appliances, and a rehabilitation device referred to as a data glove. The effectiveness of the interface is demonstrated through several field tests.

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“…Furthermore, these devices are basically fixed and thus the operators have to move their body to the device position. To overcome these difficulties, new interface devices have recently been developed based on image processing to detect the movement such as user's eyeball [1], [2] or head [3] [4] as the input to the computer. With the aid of these interfaces, a user can control the computer without attaching special device on his or her body.…”

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confidence: 99%

MEMS and Fiber Optics Sensor-Based Wearable Interface for Medical Applications

Fukuda

Tanaka²,

Feng³

et al.

IEEE Sensors, 2005.

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In recent years, information technology has made remarkable advancement and found increasing, applications in various fields. In the medical field, computer is playing a more important role in assisting the disabled. However, the interface between the disabled and a computer is usually composed of push button and touch sensors that are difficult of use. This research aims to develop a more user-friendly wearable interface using a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) accelerometer and an optical fiber shape sensor that enable the disabled to use a computer more effectively. To demonstrate the application of this wearable interface, we developed several systems including a communication device for the disabled to control computer keyboards and appliances, and a rehabilitation device referred to as a data glove. The effectiveness of the interface is demonstrated through several field tests.I.

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Computer input device for a physically disabled person using head movement

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Pillow-Type Computer Input Device for Serious Spinal Cord Injury

Pillow-Type Computer Input Device for Serious Spinal Cord Injury

MEMS and Fiber Optics Sensor-Based Wearable Interface for Medical Applications

MEMS and Fiber Optics Sensor-Based Wearable Interface for Medical Applications

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