Development of an Integrated Pointing Device Driver for the Disabled

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Title:	Development of an Integrated Pointing Device Driver for the Disabled
Authors:	Shih, Ching-Tien Shih, Ching-Hsiang 施清添 (東方設計學院電子與資訊系)
Contributors:	東方設計學院電子與資訊系
Keywords:	Spinal cord injury disabilities computer pointing device integrate pointing device driver
Date:	2010-09
Issue Date:	2015-07-07 13:36:40 (UTC+8)
Abstract:	PURPOSE:To help people with disabilities such as those with spinal cord injury (SCI) to effectively utilise commercial pointing devices to operate computers. This study proposes a novel method to integrate the functions of commercial pointing devices. METHOD:Utilising software technology to develop an integrated pointing device driver (IPDD) for a computer operating system. RESULTS:The proposed IPDD has the following benefits: (1) it does not require additional hardware cost or circuit preservations, (2) it supports all standard interfaces of commercial pointing devices, including PS/2, USB and wireless interfaces and (3) it can integrate any number of devices. The IPDD can be selected and combined according to their physical restriction. CONCLUSIONS:The IPDD is a novel method of integrating commercial pointing devices. Through IPDD, people with disabilities can choose a suitable combination of commercial pointing devices to achieve full cursor control and optimise operational performance. In contrast with previous studies, the software-based solution does not require additional hardware or circuit preservations, and it can support unlimited devices. In summary, the IPDD has the benefits of flexibility, low cost and high-device compatibility.
Relation:	Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, Vol.5 no.5, pp.351-358
Appears in Collections:	[Department of Electronics Engineering and Computer Science] journal

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