Title :
Introduction of soft computing techniques to welfare devices
Author :
Takagi, Hideyuki ; Kamohara, Shin´ichi ; Takeda, Takashi
Author_Institution :
Kyushu Inst. of Technol., Fukuoka, Japan
Abstract :
This paper introduces our research into the use of soft computing techniques for hearing impairment compensation and physical rehabilitation. Evolutionary computation (EC) is used for fitting hearing aids based on an interactive EC and the user´s preferences for sound. This technology allows hearing aid users to optimize their hearing aids in any acoustic environment without professional assistance. The virtual reality (VR) system for physical rehabilitation allows patients to train their muscles and reflexes according to the level of their physical condition
Keywords :
evolutionary computation; handicapped aids; hearing aids; patient rehabilitation; virtual reality; acoustic environment; hearing aid optimisation; hearing impairment compensation; interactive evolutionary computation; muscle training; physical rehabilitation; reflex training; soft computing techniques; user sound preferences; virtual reality system; Aging; Auditory system; Electronic mail; Hearing aids; Humans; Optimization methods; Physics computing; Psychology; Space technology; Virtual reality;
Conference_Titel :
Soft Computing Methods in Industrial Applications, 1999. SMCia/99. Proceedings of the 1999 IEEE Midnight-Sun Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Kuusamo
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5280-7
DOI :
10.1109/SMCIA.1999.782719
