Implementation of Computer Device of 2dimension Input for the disabled Using a Angular Acceleration Sensor

각가속도계 센서를 이용한 장애인용 컴퓨터 2차원 입력장치의 구현

  • 정상봉 (인하대학교 전자공학과) ;
  • 한성현 (인하대학교 전자공학과 인천대학교 컴퓨터공학과)
  • Published : 1998.10.01

Abstract

In this paper, we designed the computer input device for rehabilitation of people with hand disabilities. This input device is made up of two Gyrostar sensors attached in the orthnormal directions of x, y axes. Gyrostar is a sensor for angular Acceleration. This device is attached by the user's head side. Head movement is detected by analysing and processing the output wave signals from the sensors therefore enabling the user to move the mouse pointer that helps to operate the computer. This method does not necessitate a complex hardware or a long installation process, which was formerly the case, and uses real time algorithms which enables simple emulation of a computer mouse. The interface of this device and the mouse are the same.

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