Title :
A computer input device for medically impaired users of computers
Author :
Arabnia, Hamid R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Georgia Univ., Athens, GA, USA
Abstract :
Introduces a novel computer input device capable of receiving input by processing the images of the scene viewed by a camera; i.e. there is no need for any physical contact. The user of this input device can use any part of his body to issue a computer command. The system described is a cursor-positioning input device. In addition to cursor-positioning commands it also provides a simulated keyboard to allow users to input text without using the physical keyboard. The system described has been successfully built; preliminary experience in using the system has been very encouraging
Keywords :
computer vision; handicapped aids; image processing; interactive devices; computer command; computer input device; computer users; cursor-positioning input device; image processing; medically impaired users; scene images; simulated keyboard; text input; Biomedical imaging; Cameras; Computer displays; Computer vision; Costs; Hardware; Keyboards; Mice; Physics computing; Speech recognition;
Conference_Titel :
Computing Applications to Assist Persons with Disabilities, 1992., Proceedings of the Johns Hopkins National Search for
Conference_Location :
Laurel, MD
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2730-1
DOI :
10.1109/CAAPWD.1992.217422
