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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.
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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 • 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
Final Foot Pedal Design • Horizontal and vertical navigation • Scrolling through menus • Box enclosure to stabilize feet Vertical Movement Horizontal Movement
Final Joystick Design • Menu Button Selection • Plexiglass overlay for easier selection • Rubber padding to soften edges
Final Software Interface PROCESS • Input Filtering START INPUT WAIT DELAY (600 ms)
Increased Font Size NEW! OLD
Addition of Tool Tips ToolTips
Addition of Tool Tips Tool Tips
Addition of Tool Tips Tool Tips
Conclusions/Observations • E-Mail client complete • Ron is showing improvement • Further practice necessary to realize potential
Future Work/Possibilities • Optimize Predictive Text • Allow Email Organization • Elimination of Joystick