Gür, Diyar ; Schäfer, Niklas ; Kupnik, Mario ; Beckerle, Philipp (2022)
A Human−Computer Interface Replacing Mouse and Keyboard for Individuals with Limited Upper Limb Mobility.
In: Multimodal Technologies and Interaction, 4 (4)
doi: 10.3390/mti4040084
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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.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Erschienen: | 2022 |
| Creators: | Gür, Diyar ; Schäfer, Niklas ; Kupnik, Mario ; Beckerle, Philipp |
| Type of entry: | Bibliographie |
| Title: | A Human−Computer Interface Replacing Mouse and Keyboard for Individuals with Limited Upper Limb Mobility |
| Language: | English |
| Date: | 2022 |
| Publisher: | MDPI |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Multimodal Technologies and Interaction |
| Volume of the journal: | 4 |
| Issue Number: | 4 |
| Collation: | 16 Seiten |
| DOI: | 10.3390/mti4040084 |
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| 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. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | assistive technology, alternative input device, keyboard replacement, hands-free mouse, vibrotactile feedback |
| Classification DDC: | 000 Generalities, computers, information > 004 Computer science 600 Technology, medicine, applied sciences > 620 Engineering and machine engineering |
| Divisions: | 16 Department of Mechanical Engineering 16 Department of Mechanical Engineering > Institute for Mechatronic Systems in Mechanical Engineering (IMS) 18 Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology 18 Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology > Measurement and Sensor Technology |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Aug 2024 12:37 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Aug 2024 12:37 |
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