assistive computer interface for reading and composing email
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Assistive Computer Interface for Reading and Composing Email. James Stephenson Brian Fransioli Mike Lehrer Russell Martin Phil Gadomski Presented at Roswell Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center December 4, 2009. Project Overview. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Assistive Computer Interface for Reading and Composing Email
James Stephenson
Brian Fransioli
Mike Lehrer
Russell Martin
Phil Gadomski
Presented at Roswell Nursing Home and
Rehabilitation Center
December 4, 2009
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Project Overview
• Design and implement a system using a joystick and foot pedal to read and compose emails
• Custom designed for Ron Fowler’s specific needs and capabilities
• Working prototype developed and delivered
• Final cost for project was $150.50
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Proposed Design
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Test Program
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Final Foot Pedal Design
• Horizontal and vertical navigation
• Scrolling through menus
• Box enclosure to stabilize feet
HorizontalMovement
Vertical Movement
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Final Joystick Design
• Menu Button Selection
• Plexiglass overlay for easier selection
• Rubber padding to soften edges
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Proposed Software Design
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Proposed Sending Email Interface
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Proposed Receiving Email Interface
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Final Software Interface
INPUT
WAIT DELAY (600 ms)
PROCESS
START
• Input Filtering
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Increased Font Size
NEW!
OLD
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Changes to Onscreen Keyboard
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Internet Connectivity Status
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Internet Connectivity Status
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Addition of Tool Tips
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Addition of Tool Tips
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Addition of Tool Tips
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Contacts List
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Predictive Text
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Conclusions/Observations
• E-Mail client complete
• Ron is showing improvement
• Further practice necessary to realize potential
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Final Cost Breakdown
Part Price per Unit
# of Units Cost
Foot Pedal $80 1 $80
Joystick $20 2 $40
USB Keyboard $30 1 $30
Mount Material $.50 1 $.50
Total $150.50
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Future Work/Possibilities
• Optimize Predictive Text
• Allow Email Organization
• Elimination of Joystick
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Questions?