Advancement of Assistive Technology

by Anogianakis, G.

• ISBN13: 9789051993615
• ISBN10: 9051993617
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-03-01
• Publisher: IOS PRESS INC

Summary

This book is aimed at people working or interested in rehabilitation and assistive technology such as physicians, nurses, computer scientists, engineers and technicians, as well as health policy makers. It brings together a wide spectrum of experiences and solutions to the wide range of problems in the field of rehabilitation. Different cultural backgrounds, problem-solving traditions and resources are also highlighted. The book covers all aspects of rehabilitation and assistive technology and research, such as needs analysis, man-machine interfacing, device development, evaluations, clinical and user experiences, service delivery, technology transfer and cost effectiveness.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Using Augmentative Communication Systems to Enable Individuals with Multiple Disabilities to Participate in Inclusive Settings	1	(4)
R. Prochaska
Improving Perceptive Communication Skills with the DICTUM System: Some Results	5	(5)
B. Elsendoorn
V. Lampropoulou
Use of Multimedia Technologies to Help Deaf Children to Acquire Reading	10	(5)
B. Cantegrit
S. Tellier
Rehabilitation Robotic Concepts - Integrating MANUS on a Mobile Platform	15	(5)
B.J.F. Driessen
J.A. van Woerden
M.W. Nelisse
G.R. Overboom
Experiences from the Evaluation of a Manus Wheelchair-mounted Manipulator	20	(4)
T. Øderud
G.R. Overboom
J.A. van Woerden
RAIL - Project Status and Technical Developments	24	(5)
G. Bolmsjo
M. Topping
H. Heck
P. Hedenborn
M. Olsson
Unified Interface Development: A Step towards User Interfaces for All	29	(5)
C. Stephanidis
A. Savidis
D. Akoumianakis
Strategies for Integrating Universal Access Technologies in Prevailing User Interface Software Architectures	34	(5)
C. Stephanidis
D. Akoumianakis
K-P. Faenrich
Universal Accessibility and Standardisation: New Opportunities and Prospects	39	(5)
C. Stephanidis
D. Akoumianakis
J. Ziegler
Evaluating the Outcomes of Assistive Technologies and Related Services: The Roles of Program Management-Oriented and Rehabilitation Science-Oriented Outcomes Research	44	(4)
M.J. Fuhrer
An Overview of the EATS Project: Effectiveness of Assistive Technology and Services	48	(5)
J. Persson
A Utility Instrument Sensitive to AT Effects	53	(6)
M. Ferrario
W. Oortwijn
LISLING - Multimedia Program for Aphasics Training	59	(3)
J. Fonseca
G. Leal
L. Farrajota
J. Carneiro
A. Castro-Caldas
KommAS - A Project for Aphasic Elderly People	62	(5)
Ch. Buhler
D. Clemens
H. Heck
R. Wallbruch
The Further Development of TalksBac: A Predictive Augmentative Communication System for Adults with Non-Fluent Aphasia	67	(5)
A. Waller
F. Dennis
A.Y. Cairns
N.J. Whitehead
J. Brodie
A.F. Newell
K. Morrison
IT, Disabilities, Research and the Process of Learning	72	(5)
B. Jonsson
P. Anderberg
H. Eftring
J. Falkvall
Computer Applications Supporting Cognition	77	(4)
G. Fagerberg
Communication and Assistive Technology for Persons with Mental Retardation	81	(4)
J. Brodin
Information about Mobility Issues: The ACTS AVANTI Project	85	(4)
A. Bini
P.L. Emiliani
On The Development of a Technical Aids, Products and Tools Catalogue for Handicapped People Supported on CD-ROM	89	(4)
J.I. Godino Llorente
A. Gonzalez Gonzalez
T. Alonso Tapia
A. Rodriguez Novillo
S. Aguilera Navarro
Minimizing the World, Maximizing Information for People with Disabilities	93	(5)
L. Halverson
I. Kobayashi
Technology Assessment and Assistive Technology	98	(4)
W. Oortwijn
J.A.M. van Boxsel
T. van Beekum
Goal Attainment - A Tool to Assess Outcomes of Assistive Technology	102	(3)
Ø. Lorentsen
Development of a New Instrument for Measuring Quality of Life of Disabled Persons	105	(5)
M. Ferrario
Towards the Next Generation of Computer-based Interpersonal Communication Aids	110	(5)
G. Kouroupetroglou
C. Viglas
C. Stamatis
F. Pentaris
Improvement of a Spanish Speech Processing System	115	(5)
S. Aguilera
F. Pescador
J.I. Godino
A.R. Novillo
The VAESS Project: Portable Communication Aid with New Synthetic Voices Including Expression of Emotions	120	(5)
E. Rosengren
P. Cudd
S. Hunnicutt
Use of Technology in the Support of Independent Living of People with Special Needs	125	(5)
Ch. G. Willems
F.J.M. Vlaskamp
H.Th.P. Knops
E. Duijsens
J. Quaedackers
Housing for Elderly People Suffering from Dementia	130	(4)
L. Jensen
Education on Assistive Technology for AT Providers and Users	134	(5)
R. Andrich
A Virtual Reality Based Training System for Disabled Children	139	(5)
M. Desbonnet
A. Rahman
S.L. Cox
TEST - Integration in Training	144	(4)
G. Craddock
T. Gunning
A Handy Communication System Using Multi-Modal Interface for Physically Disabled People	148	(5)
M. Kasuga
Y. Mekada
H. Hasegawa
K. Kamata
S. Yasuda
Profet II, A New Generation of Word Prediction: An Evaluation Study	153	(5)
T. Magnuson
A. Carlberger
Comparison between Adaptive and Non-Adaptive Word Prediction Methods in a Word Processor for Motorically Handicapped Non Vocal Users	158	(5)
S.E. Palazuelos-Cagigas
J.I. Godino-Llorente
S. Aguilera Navarro
Qualification Programme for Teleworkers with Severe Disabilities	163	(5)
Ch. Buhler
W. Schmitz
Palmtop Based System for Supported Employment	168	(5)
N. Pacheco Rocha
B. Cunha
G. Lancioni
F. Furniss
P. Seadhouse
Teleworking for the Disabled under the TEN-TREND Framework	173	(6)
P. Angelidis
G. Anogianakis
S. Maglavera
Development of a System for Hand Assessment - An Overview of the HATS Project	179	(6)
H. Heck
Ch. Buhler
G. Suppelna
J. Schramm
M. Fathmann
O. Perlick
F. Reins
G. Bolmsjo
P. Hedenborn
R. Finney
M. Topping
T. Bishop
Ch. Simpson
K. Murray
R.D. Loynes
J. Dalley
Y. Wickramasinghe
S. Alcock
T. Gunning
May Early Attribution of Powered Assistive Devices Improve Autonomy and Neuropsychological Development in Children with Tetraplegia?	185	(4)
M. Bottos
C. Biolcati
E. Brunati
V. Merlo
A. Simonelli
L. Sciuto
C. Ruggeri
Use of AT in Chronic Diseases: Case Study Multiple Sclerosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis	189	(6)
Ch. G. Willems
F.J.M. Vlaskamp
C. van Valen
Hidden Markov Modeling in On-line Dysarthric Speech Recognition	195	(5)
A. Kostov
F. Chen
C. Beliveau
Vocabulary Management in Modular Interpersonal Communication Aids	200	(6)
M. Antona
C. Stephanidis
G. Kouroupetroglou
Organization of Database of Sign Language	206	(5)
S. Hiki
W. Ikehara
E. Kamikubo
K. Murayama
Y. Fukuda
The ARIADNE Project. Access, Navigation and Information Services in the Labyrinth of Large Buildings	211	(6)
G.T. Foster
L.A. Solberg
A Home Office for Users with Special Needs	217	(6)
J.M. Martins Ferreira
R. Monteiro de Brito
M. Simoes Santiago
M. de Lourdes Lourenco
The ATM Speaks: The Design and Evaluation of an Automatic Teller Machine with Voice Output	223	(5)
P. van Schaik
H. Petrie
J. Japp
A Multimedia Man-Machine Interface for the Disabled and Elderly	228	(5)
P. Angelidis
G. Anogianakis
S. Maglavera
Developing Web Browsers Accessible to All: Supporting User Adapted Interaction	233	(5)
C. Stephanidis
A. Paramythis
A. Savidis
M. Sfyrakis
A. Stergiou
A. Leventis
N. Maou
G. Paparoulis
C. Karagiannidis
INTERNET and People with Disabilities: Special Needs, Special Technology or Special Legislation?	238	(5)
T.H.M. Bougie
The Power of Certification of Technical Aids - ID - No:68	243	(5)
A. Runhaar
Marketing for AT Markets - The Consumption of Technical Aids in the Spanish Assistive Technology Markets: An Applied Research	248	(5)
J. Vidal Garcia
M. Lobato
A Survey of Swedish Companies Developing Assistive Devices	253	(5)
J. Arnell
M. Lundman
Observations on the CSUN Conference	258	(5)
H.J. Murphy
Assistive Technology: North American Perspectives	263	(5)
A.M. Cook
Signed Language Perception and Picture Quality of Telecommunication Services	268	(5)
K. Kamata
M. Yamashita
A. Hirama
The Phantasticon. To Use the Sense of Touch to Control a Computer and the World Around You	273	(5)
C. Sjostrom
B. Jonsson
Configuring an Adaptable User Interface for Gesture Control	278	(4)
B.N. Parsons
P.R. Warner
A. White
R. Gill
The Intelligent Indexing Function: Sound Access to Healthcare Distributed Databases	282	(6)
P. Angelidis
G. Nentidis
S. Maglavera
G. Anogianakis
An Advanced I.T. Architecture for the Support of Informal Care	288	(4)
J.G. Wallace
D. Emery
R.A. Hobson
J.G. Hughes
Impact Assessment Design and Findings of Using a Chip Card for Diabetes Patients	292	(5)
R. Mechtler
R. Engelbrecht
C. Hildebrand
A. De Leiva
A Proposal for a Low Cost Advanced Wheelchair Architecture	297	(6)
A. Civit-Balcells
F. Diaz del Rio
G. Jimenez
J.L. Sevillano
FOcus on the Central Position of Users in Integrated systems (TIDE - FOCUS)	303	(11)
G.R. Overboom
M.W. Nelisse
J.A. van Woerden
WHEELOGO: Navigation in Virtual Space by Wheelchairs and LOGO	314	(6)
N. Katevas
S. Triantafillou
V. Economou
D. Koutsouris
Design and Control of a Compliant Mobile Arm Support for Assisting Arm Movements	320	(6)
W.S. Harwin
Intelligent Prosthetic Hand	326	(6)
P.J. Kyberd
M. Evans
Fuzzy Logic Expert System for Automatic Tuning of Myoelectric Prostheses	332	(5)
A.Davalli
R. Sacchetti
S. Terenzi
C. Bonivento
DAILY ``Make Daily Life Easier''	337	(4)
E.M. Hansen
The Contribution of an AT Counselling Service to the Construction of a Disabled Person's Autonomy	341	(5)
S. Besio
Assisting Carers using Telematic Interventions to Meet Older Peoples Needs (Action)	346	(5)
J. Tetley
H. Berthold
O. Sundin
M. Chambers
L. Brito
A. O'Reilly
Rehabilitation Engineering Research - Theoretical and Methodological Considerations	351	(6)
B. Jonsson
P. Anderberg
Roles for the Technology Transfer Intermediary	357	(6)
J.P. Lane
Collaboration in Assistive Technology: Intergovernmental and Private Sector Collaboration	363	(1)
K.D. Seelman
Towards the Development of a Transportation Wheelchair with High Impact Safety and Advanced Sensor Comfortability for People with Mobility Problems	364	(6)
E. Bekiaris
A. Naniopoulos
Path Tracking in the SIRIUS Wheelchair	370	(5)
F. Diaz del Rio
A. Civit-Balcells
G. Jimenez
J.L. Sevillano
User-Driven Human-Machine Interface Configuration for a Wheelchair with Complex Functionality	375	(6)
Ch. Buhler
H. Heck
W. Humann
Evaluation of Assistive Technology Devices and Services	381	(5)
B.K. Bain
Cost-outcomes Analysis in the Prevision of Assistive Technology to Individual Cases	386	(5)
R. Andrich
M. Ferrario
M. Moi
A Mathematical Model for Cost Analysis in Individual Assistive Technology Programmes	391	(5)
M. Moi
R. Andrich
Assistive Technology in the Netherlands: Potential for an Integral Approach	396	(5)
J.A.M. van Boxsel
Ch. G. Willems
A National Swedish Programme on Information Technology for Disabled and Elderly People	401	(5)
K. Larsen
M. Lundman
U.S. Policy: Access To Assistive Technology	406	(5)
R. Wobschall
R. Cook
N. Bailey
Making It Happen!	411	(4)
M. Sauer
R. Cook
Posture Control Problems Specific to Neurologically Impaired Persons and their Effect on Ergonomic Wheelchair Design	415	(3)
S. Dembeyiotis
S. Pavlopoulos
D. Koutsouris
Wheelchair Seatings, A Method into Determining the Quality Regarding Pressure Ulcers	418	(4)
R.T. Boumans
On Mechanical Optimization of a Myoelectric Elbow	422	(6)
F. Casolo
A. Niccolai
In QUEST of User Satisfaction with Assistive Technology Devices	428	(4)
R. Weiss-Lambrou
L. Demers
C. Tremblay
B. Ska
M. Lacoste
J. Dansereau
Empathic Modelling (the Sober Version)	432	(4)
A. Svensk
Considering Elderly People and People with Disabilities in R&D	436	(5)
D. Poulson
C. Nicolle
G. Burnett
Author Index	441