Computer Science

Adaptive mouse-replacement interface control functions for users with disabilities

Document Type

Conference Paper

Abstract

We discuss experiences employing a video-based mouse-replacement interface system, the Camera Mouse, at care facilities for individuals with severe motion impairments and propose adaptations of the system. Traditional approaches to assistive technology are often inflexible, requiring users to adapt their limited motions to the requirements of the system. Such systems may have static or difficult-to-change configurations that make it challenging for multiple users to share the same system or for users whose motion abilities slowly degenerate. As users fatigue, they may experience more limited motion ability or additional unintended motions. To address these challenges, we propose adaptive mouse-control functions to be used in our mouse-replacement system. These functions can be changed to adapt the technology to the needs of the user, rather than making the user adapt to the technology. We present observations of an individual with severe cerebral palsy using our system. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.

Publication Title

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

Publication Date

2011

Volume

6766 LNCS

Issue

PART 2

First Page

332

Last Page

341

ISSN

0302-9743

ISBN

9783642216626

DOI

10.1007/978-3-642-21663-3_36

Keywords

adaptive user interfaces, camera mouse, video-based interfaces

APA Citation

Magee, J. J., Epstein, S., Missimer, E. S., Kwan, C., & Betke, M. (2011). Adaptive mouse-replacement interface control functions for users with disabilities. In Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Users Diversity: 6th International Conference, UAHCI 2011, Held as Part of HCI International 2011, Orlando, FL, USA, July 9-14, 2011, Proceedings, Part II 6 (pp. 332-341). Springer Berlin Heidelberg.

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