The evolution of user interfaces shapes the changes in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Direct use of hand as an input device is an attractive method for providing natural HCI. The applications of gesture recognition are manifold, ranging from sign language to medical rehabilitation to virtual reality. In this paper we present a brief review of vision based hand gesture recognition. Key-Words:...

Mikhail Gorman, Amir Lahav, Elliot Saltzman, and Margrit Betke *Image and Video Computing Group Department of Computer Science Boston University 111 Cummington Street Boston, MA 02215 USA {mishaz,betke}@cs.bu.edu †Music Mind & Motion Laboratory Sargent College for Health and Rehabilitation Science Boston University 635 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 USA [email protected] **The Music & Neuroim...

We present a novel way of interacting with an immersive virtual environment which involves inexpensive motion-capture using the Wii Remote. A software framework is also presented to visualize and share this information across two remote CAVE-like environments. The resulting applications can be used to assist rehabilitation by sending motion information across remote sites. The application’s sof...

mini abstract: this study is an extended follow up of the original trial study (nct00600197) that has been published in the clinical journal of pain. this trial aimed to explore if the proposed multidisciplinary program could improve quality of life and disability of the patients suffering from chronic low back up to 36 months.   methods and material: in this clinical randomized trial seventy p...

Cognitive rehabilitation is represented by the application of a lot of procedures in order to enhance development of skills and strategies necessary to overcome cognitive deficits. Computer-based tools can be fruitfully used in the assessment and rehabilitation of cognitive and executive functions. In particular Virtual Reality could play a key role in the rehabilitation of psychological functi...

background and purpose:     methods:       results:       between the two settings. however, the mean score for lecture sessions was slightly higher in lecture settings. conclusion:     key words       : l ecturing , c omputer b ased l earning , d istance e ducation since this study reveals that the learning outcomes in traditional lecture based settings and computer based study are not signifi...

This paper demonstrates rapid prototyping of a stroke rehabilitation system consisting of an interactive 3D virtual reality computer game environment interfaced with an EEG headset for control and interaction using brain waves. The system is intended for training and rehabilitation of partially monoplegic stroke patients and uses lowcost commercial-off-the-shelf products like the Emotiv EPOC EE...

Abstract Rehabilitation medicine has developed rapidly in recent years. Brain computer interface and functional electrical stimulation are very cutting-edge technologies this field. Because brain provides a real-time operation platform for patients to operate their limbs according intention stimulation, the research on BCI based FES gradually increased This paper discusses current development s...