Title :
Measurement system to assess input control of computer for difficulties in upper extremity
Author_Institution :
Rehabilitation Res. & Dev. Dept., Toyama Prefecture Koshi Rehabilitation Hospital, Japan
Abstract :
There are little data available to help one figure out the basic characteristics of control of computer input devices for people with upper extremity difficulties. In this preliminary study a measurement system has been developed for 3 dimensional space. It is composed of a redesigned liquid crystal display with a touch sensor, an electromagnetic position sensor, and control units with a microcomputer. The author has successfully applied this system for estimating some of the residual functions in the upper extremities
Keywords :
biomechanics; biomedical equipment; biomedical measurement; medical diagnostic computing; microcomputer applications; computer input control assessment; electromagnetic position sensor; medical instrumentation; medical measurement system; microcomputer-based system; partially paralyzed arms; redesigned liquid crystal display; residual functions estimation; touch sensor; upper extremity difficulties; Control systems; Coordinate measuring machines; Displacement measurement; Elbow; Electromagnetic measurements; Extraterrestrial measurements; Extremities; Keyboards; Liquid crystal displays; Microcomputers; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Shoulder; Tactile sensors; Wrist; Writing;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1994. Engineering Advances: New Opportunities for Biomedical Engineers. Proceedings of the 16th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2050-6
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1994.412030
