Adaptive noncontact gesture-based system for augmentative communication

Adaptive noncontact gesture-based system for augmentative communication.

An adaptive noncontact gesture-based system for augmentative communication is described. The system detects movement of any anatomical site through the analysis of reflected speckle. This movement is converted into two-dimensional (2-D) cursor coordinates and an adaptive software interface provides click actions and decision strategies. The system requires no accessory to be placed on the user....

Hypertext as a host for an augmentative communication system

An Open Machine Translation System for Augmentative and Alternative Communication

In this paper we describe the characteristics of an open system we designed and implemented that adds Machine Translation (MT) capabilities into Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) applications. In particular, we present the basis for an open MT framework that can easily integrate with component-based developments especially regarding interpersonal communication and information pre...

Towards Augmentative Speech Communication

Speech is the most natural form of communication for human beings and is often described as a unimodal communication channel. However, it is well known that speech is multimodal in nature and includes the auditive, visual, and tactile modalities. Other less natural modalities such as electromyographic signal, invisible articulator display, or brain electrical activity or electromagnetic activit...

Deriving User Profiles for Augmentative Communication

User profiling provides personalized and relevant content for users of information technology. Describing and representing an individual’s capabilities and interests can enhance assistive technology for users with severe disabilities, such as paralysis and the inability to speak. These users are particularly challenged when attempting to interface with technology because of their limited means ...