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A gyro sensor based computer mouse with a USB interface: A technical aid for motor-disabled people

Note:

Keywords— Assistive technology, computer mouse, input device, MEMS-gyroscope, human-computer interface, move-ment disabled, handicapped, motor impaired.

Publication Type:

Journal article

Venue:

Technology and Disability

Publisher:

Gert Jan Gelderblom, IOS Press

DOI:

10.3233/TAD-2012-0340


Abstract

The aim of this study was to develop an alternative computer mouse for disabled persons. The mouse developed is a flexible input device with a multi-click function, which can be attached to a selectable body part (eg head, arm, foot). The mouse has a MEMS-gyroscope as the motion sensor, which is both small and sensitive. A USB-interface with a HID-profile is used to make the installation easy, “plug&play”, and to make it compatible for use on any modern computer, independent of the operating system (Windows, Linux, Mac etc.). The structure is modular to achieve a flexible functionality. The mouse has individually adapted click-functions with selectable click devices, in addition to which, it is possible to define individual settings of the mouse parameters. The functionality can be extended by adding further personal settings, thereby programming the mouse for individual optimal performance. The result is a reliable and useful computer mouse for the disabled. In the development process, 23 users have been inter-viewed, three of whom participated in a 6 months long-term test. The study shows that a computer mouse incorporating a MEMS-gyroscope is a good, flexible solution, providing a high performance technical aid with extremely good sensitivity at a modest cost.

Bibtex

@article{Gerdtman2575,
author = {Christer Gerdtman and Ylva B{\"a}cklund and Maria Lind{\'e}n},
title = {A gyro sensor based computer mouse with a USB interface: A technical aid for motor-disabled people },
note = {Keywords— Assistive technology, computer mouse, input device, MEMS-gyroscope, human-computer interface, move-ment disabled, handicapped, motor impaired.},
volume = {24},
number = {2 / 2012 },
pages = {117--127},
month = {June},
year = {2012},
journal = {Technology and Disability},
publisher = {Gert Jan Gelderblom, IOS Press},
url = {http://www.es.mdu.se/publications/2575-}
}