A human–computer interface replacing mouse and keyboard for individuals with limited upper limb mobility
Guer D, Schaefer N, Kupnik M, Beckerle P (2020)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2020
Journal
Book Volume: 4
Pages Range: 1-16
Article Number: 84
Journal Issue: 4
DOI: 10.3390/mti4040084
Abstract
People with physical disabilities in their upper extremities face serious issues in using classical input devices due to lacking movement possibilities and precision. This article suggests an alternative input concept and presents corresponding input devices. The proposed interface combines an inertial measurement unit and force sensing resistors, which can replace mouse and keyboard. Head motions are mapped to mouse pointer positions, while mouse button actions are triggered by contracting mastication muscles. The contact pressures of each fingertip are acquired to replace the conventional keyboard. To allow for complex text entry, the sensory concept is complemented by an ambiguous keyboard layout with ten keys. The related word prediction function provides disambiguation at word level. Haptic feedback is provided to users corresponding to their virtual keystrokes for enhanced closed-loop interactions. This alternative input system enables text input as well as the emulation of a two-button mouse.
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APA:
Guer, D., Schaefer, N., Kupnik, M., & Beckerle, P. (2020). A human–computer interface replacing mouse and keyboard for individuals with limited upper limb mobility. Multimodal Technologies and Interaction, 4(4), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/mti4040084
MLA:
Guer, Diyar, et al. "A human–computer interface replacing mouse and keyboard for individuals with limited upper limb mobility." Multimodal Technologies and Interaction 4.4 (2020): 1-16.
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