Computer Science

Comparison of two methods to control the mouse using a keypad

Document Type

Conference Paper

Abstract

This paper presents a user study comparing two methods for keyboard-driven mouse replacement: CKM, an active Conventional Keyboard Mouse, and DualMouse, an innovative keyboard technique allowing stepwise, recursive target acquisition. Both strategies are implemented in the pointing component of OnScreenDualScribe, a comprehensive assistive software system that turns a compact keypad into a universal input device. The study involves eight non-disabled participants and a single user with Friedreich Ataxia. The results reveal that CKM yields about 60 % higher throughput that DualMouse. However, the DualMouse technique is preferable for certain specific tasks. Our intention with this research is to gain new insights into OnScreenDualScribe and to inspire future developers of mouse-replacement interfaces for persons with physical disabilities.

Publication Title

Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)

Publication Date

2016

Volume

9759

First Page

511

Last Page

518

ISSN

0302-9743

ISBN

9783319412665

DOI

10.1007/978-3-319-41267-2_72

Keywords

assistive technology, Fitts’ law, keyboard replacement, mouse replacement, neuro-muscular diseases, real-world use

APA Citation

Felzer, T., MacKenzie, I. S., & Magee, J. (2016). Comparison of two methods to control the mouse using a keypad. In Computers Helping People with Special Needs: 15th International Conference, ICCHP 2016, Linz, Austria, July 13-15, 2016, Proceedings, Part II 15 (pp. 511-518). Springer International Publishing.

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