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
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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?