Electronic Assistive Technology

Cowan, Donna; Rogers, Jodie; Najafi, Ladan; Panthi, Fiona; Wade, Will; Lievesley, Robert; Adlam, Tim; Long, David

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-396961-3.00024-x

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“…In addition, other similar concepts have appeared in recent years such as alternative computer access, environmental control systems, communication aids, and power mobility, which are closely related to the same idea of bringing more independence to individuals with diseases or physical limitations. As indicated in Cowan (2020), these systems allow people with disabilities to control devices in four categories: comfort (remote controls of temperature, windows, curtains, lights), communications (hands free telephone, augmentative, and alternative communication), home security (access to alarms or doors locks), and leisure (television or music appliances).…”

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Development of a Sensing Platform Based on Hands-Free Interfaces for Controlling Electronic Devices

Rojas

Ponce

Molina

2022

Front. Hum. Neurosci.

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Hands-free interfaces are essential to people with limited mobility for interacting with biomedical or electronic devices. However, there are not enough sensing platforms that quickly tailor the interface to these users with disabilities. Thus, this article proposes to create a sensing platform that could be used by patients with mobility impairments to manipulate electronic devices, thereby their independence will be increased. Hence, a new sensing scheme is developed by using three hands-free signals as inputs: voice commands, head movements, and eye gestures. These signals are obtained by using non-invasive sensors: a microphone for the speech commands, an accelerometer to detect inertial head movements, and an infrared oculography to register eye gestures. These signals are processed and received as the user's commands by an output unit, which provides several communication ports for sending control signals to other devices. The interaction methods are intuitive and could extend boundaries for people with disabilities to manipulate local or remote digital systems. As a study case, two volunteers with severe disabilities used the sensing platform to steer a power wheelchair. Participants performed 15 common skills for wheelchair users and their capacities were evaluated according to a standard test. By using the head control they obtained 93.3 and 86.6%, respectively for volunteers A and B; meanwhile, by using the voice control they obtained 63.3 and 66.6%, respectively. These results show that the end-users achieved high performance by developing most of the skills by using the head movements interface. On the contrary, the users were not able to develop most of the skills by using voice control. These results showed valuable information for tailoring the sensing platform according to the end-user needs.

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Development of a Sensing Platform Based on Hands-Free Interfaces for Controlling Electronic Devices

Rojas

Ponce

Molina

2022

Front. Hum. Neurosci.

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Avatar and virtual agent-assisted telecare for patients in their homes: A scoping review

et al. 2023

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Introduction Telecare can be an effective way to deliver healthcare to patients’ homes. Avatar or virtual agent-equipped technologies have the potential to increase user engagement and adherence to telecare. This study aimed to identify telecare interventions assisted by avatars/virtual agents, reflect the concepts of telecare and give an overview on its outcomes. Methods A scoping review guided by the PRISMA-ScR checklist was conducted. MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO and grey literature were searched through 12 July 2022. Studies were included if patients were remotely cared for by healthcare professionals and received telecare interventions assisted by avatars/virtual agents in their homes. Studies underwent quality appraisal, and were synthesized along the dimensions ‘study characteristics’, ‘intervention’ and ‘outcomes’. Results Out of 535 records screened, 14 studies were included, reporting the effects of avatar/virtual agent-assisted telecare interventions, tailored to specific patient groups. Telecare interventions mainly focused on teletherapy and telemonitoring. Telecare services were rehabilitative, preventive, palliative, promotive and curative. Modes of communication were asynchronous, synchronous or a mix of both. Tasks of the implemented avatars/virtual agents comprised delivering health interventions, monitoring, assessment, guidance and strengthening agency. Telecare interventions led to improved clinical outcomes and higher adherence. Most studies reported sufficient system usability and high satisfaction among participants. Conclusions Telecare interventions were overall target group related and integrated in a service model. This combined with the use of avatars and virtual agents leads to improved adherence to telecare in the home setting. Further studies could account for relatives’ experiences with telecare.

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Using assistive technology to encourage independence and well-being in people with complex physical impairments

Haythorne

2020

Learning Disability Practice

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Electronic Assistive Technology

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Development of a Sensing Platform Based on Hands-Free Interfaces for Controlling Electronic Devices

Development of a Sensing Platform Based on Hands-Free Interfaces for Controlling Electronic Devices

Avatar and virtual agent-assisted telecare for patients in their homes: A scoping review

Using assistive technology to encourage independence and well-being in people with complex physical impairments

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