Wireless Communication Textile Based on Passive UHF RFID

Vihriälä, Tanja; Leino, Mirka; Merilampi, Sari; Valo, Pauli; Lehtinen, Tommi; Ihalainen, Tiina; Virkki, Johanna

doi:10.1109/piers53385.2021.9694939

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Establishing the connection between speech-language pathologists and technology developers in designing novel textile-based AAC (TAAC) technologies

Vihriälä,

Lintula,

Raisamo

et al. 2024

Univ Access Inf Soc

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Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods aim to enable a variety of interactions and participation for those with complex communication needs. AAC’s benefits are well known. However, many with these unique needs do not have access to these technologies, do not use them to their full potential, or abandon the system for a variety of reasons. Novel approaches are needed to enable AAC’s availability, accessibility, and independent communication opportunities. Creating novel, functional AAC systems requires understanding the diversity of known barriers. Furthermore, collaboration between technology developers and those stakeholders who can see the problems is crucial.Therefore, this study aims to establish a connection between speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and technology developers by implementing the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Framework to evaluate the existing barriers and assess which aspects of functional ability are affected when using a novel textile-based AAC technology (TAAC) perceived by SLPs.To this end, we organized an online survey and focus group discussions for 12 SLPs experienced in implementing AAC. Meaningful concepts were extracted and linked to the ICF framework in a deductive, qualitative research design. The results revealed a broad range of factors that affect one’s functional abilities in the areas of communication, learning and applying knowledge, using the TAAC, and motivation when the TAAC is individually designed to meet the requirements of ease and appropriate content.The results of this analysis provide the platform for implementing the ICF into the AAC technology design, offering a common platform for collaboration between AAC experts and technology developers.

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Establishing the connection between speech-language pathologists and technology developers in designing novel textile-based AAC (TAAC) technologies

Vihriälä,

Lintula,

Raisamo

et al. 2024

Univ Access Inf Soc

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Possibilities of battery-free AACloth for augmentative and alternative communication: views of parents of children with cerebral palsy

Elo,

Virkki,

Vihriälä

et al. 2023

SN Appl. Sci.

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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that primarily affects body movement, muscle coordination, and muscle tone. Non-progressive brain injury or abnormal brain development that occurs while the child’s brain is under development causes CP. It is estimated that 40–85% of children with CP have communication difficulties. Children with communication difficulties can benefit from augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). However, studies have shown that several challenges in using AAC exist. Developing existing AAC methods and creating new AAC solutions are important to enable everyone to communicate and express themselves without barriers. This qualitative study aims to investigate how parents of children with CP would use a wireless and battery-free, passive radio-frequency identification (RFID)-based e-textile—AACloth—as an AAC solution. The research was conducted via an online survey. Parents with a child under 15 with CP and communication difficulties were included. Parents were recruited by distributing the survey invitation via the Finnish CP Association’s monthly newsletter, Facebook page, and social media groups. Nine parents participated. Based on parents’ views, the AACloth could solve some of the challenges associated with existing AAC methods. This research provides perspectives on what kinds of factors should be considered when developing existing and new AAC aids.

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Possibilities of intelligent textiles in AAC – perspectives of speech and language therapists

Vihriälä

Ihalainen

Elo

et al. 2022

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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Wireless Communication Textile Based on Passive UHF RFID

Cited by 5 publications

References 13 publications

Establishing the connection between speech-language pathologists and technology developers in designing novel textile-based AAC (TAAC) technologies

Establishing the connection between speech-language pathologists and technology developers in designing novel textile-based AAC (TAAC) technologies

Possibilities of battery-free AACloth for augmentative and alternative communication: views of parents of children with cerebral palsy

Possibilities of intelligent textiles in AAC – perspectives of speech and language therapists

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