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Computer Interface Device for the Handicapped to Use Head Movement
Osamu Takami*, Naoki Irie** and Takakazu Ishimatsu**
*Technology Center of Nagasaki Prefecture, 2-1303-8 Ikeda, Ohmura-shi, Nagasaki 856, Japan
**Dept. Mechanical Systems Engineering, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo-cho, Nagasaki-shi 852, Japan
Received:June 27, 1997Accepted:October 3, 1997Published:December 20, 1997
Keywords:Interface device, Head movement, Handicapped people, Environmental control system
Abstract
In this paper the authors propose a computer interface device for the handicapped which enables the operator to communicate with the computer without typing on the computer keyboard. Movements of the head generate input signals from the interface device. The posture and position of the head can be detected using a simple signal processing algorithm.
Cite this article as:O. Takami, N. Irie, and T. Ishimatsu, “Computer Interface Device for the Handicapped to Use Head Movement,” J. Robot. Mechatron., Vol.9 No.6, pp. 503-504, 1997.Data files: