Ophapasai: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Based on Video-Oculography Control Interface

Janthanasub, Veerawan

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“…Eye gaze technologies work using the principle of tracking the eye movements of a user for the determination of the eye gaze direction [24,27]. Several eye tracking methods are commonly used, including video-oculography [32], electro-oculography [33], contact lenses [34], and electromagnetic scleral coils [21,25,30,35,36]. Oculography is involved with the measurement and recording of a user’s eye movements [35].…”

Section: Sensing Modalities and Their Functionalitiesmentioning

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Advances: A Review of Configurations for Individuals with a Speech Disability

Elsahar

Bouazza-Marouf

et al. 2019

Sensors

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High-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods are on a constant rise; however, the interaction between the user and the assistive technology is still challenged for an optimal user experience centered around the desired activity. This review presents a range of signal sensing and acquisition methods utilized in conjunction with the existing high-tech AAC platforms for individuals with a speech disability, including imaging methods, touch-enabled systems, mechanical and electro-mechanical access, breath-activated methods, and brain–computer interfaces (BCI). The listed AAC sensing modalities are compared in terms of ease of access, affordability, complexity, portability, and typical conversational speeds. A revelation of the associated AAC signal processing, encoding, and retrieval highlights the roles of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) in the development of intelligent AAC solutions. The demands and the affordability of most systems hinder the scale of usage of high-tech AAC. Further research is indeed needed for the development of intelligent AAC applications reducing the associated costs and enhancing the portability of the solutions for a real user’s environment. The consolidation of natural language processing with current solutions also needs to be further explored for the amelioration of the conversational speeds. The recommendations for prospective advances in coming high-tech AAC are addressed in terms of developments to support mobile health communicative applications.

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Advances: A Review of Configurations for Individuals with a Speech Disability

Elsahar

Bouazza-Marouf

et al. 2019

Sensors

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Making video games more inclusive for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND): a scoping review (Preprint)

O'Mara,

Harrison,

Harley

et al. 2024

JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies

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Making video games more inclusive for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND): a scoping review (Preprint)

O'Mara,

Harrison,

Harley

et al. 2024

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BACKGROUND Evidence suggests that people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a terminal illness with no cure, enjoy playing video games purely for enjoyment, alone and as a social experience. However, significant barriers associated with MND can make playing video games much harder and risk worsening feelings of boredom, stress, isolation and a lack of choice and control in daily life. OBJECTIVE We scoped the evidence to describe relevant research and practice for what may help reduce barriers to playing games with the MND community. METHODS A scoping review protocol and the methodology was used to identify peer-reviewed studies from PubMed and Swinburne University Library. The methodology drew on Arksey and O’Malley and recent guidance on conducting scoping reviews and engaging with lived experience of MND. Grey literature was also identified from government, not-for-profit, commercial and community websites. Data were extracted from the literature gathered and summarised. RESULTS The evidence base consisted of quantitative and qualitative research, lived experience stories, information resources, reviews and guidelines. Of the 82 studies reviewed, 7 explored video games and involved people with MND, but these were very limited in their depth and quality. Overall, the major kinds of technology studied were customised augmentative and assistive technology for communication and control of computer systems (including desktop, laptop, smartphone, tablet and console systems), and video games software and hardware (including hand controllers and accessibility features in game software such as difficulty level, speed and re-mappable buttons and controls). The data suggested technological, physical, social and economic barriers that can be reduced by: greater involvement of people with MND in games and technology research and development; and, changing augmentative and assistive communication technology, games software and hardware and relevant policies and guidelines to better meet the needs of people with MND. CONCLUSIONS There is a significant gap in understanding about the lived experience of people with MND with video games and what makes playing them easier, including appropriate customisation of technology and the social experience of games. The gap is contributing to exclusion from games communities and recreation and risks worsening the burden of living with MND. Existing evidence suggests viable options for future research and practice. Video games and assistive and augmentative communication technology research and development must prioritise qualitative and quantitative research with people with MND at an appropriate scale, with a focus on lived experience, use of improved participant engagement techniques and user focused design for more inclusive games. Practical work needs to increase awareness of what can help make games more inclusive, including accessibility features in games and affordable options for customised interfaces and other devices to play games.

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Ophapasai: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Based on Video-Oculography Control Interface

Cited by 3 publications

References 6 publications

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Advances: A Review of Configurations for Individuals with a Speech Disability

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Advances: A Review of Configurations for Individuals with a Speech Disability

Making video games more inclusive for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND): a scoping review (Preprint)

Making video games more inclusive for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND): a scoping review (Preprint)

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