• DocumentCode
    3153894
  • Title

    The MARLArm [Mechanically Actuated Rotary Linear Adjustable Arm]

  • Author

    Altman, David

  • fYear
    1992
  • fDate
    1-5 Feb 1992
  • Firstpage
    158
  • Lastpage
    160
  • Abstract
    Describes and addresses the question of how an individual with a severe disability adjusts the height and rotational angle of his or her computer monitor with the use of a switch. The assistive technology device which the author has invented allows a person with a physical disability to fully adjust his or her computer monitor to a proper height and rotary angle by the use of a switch. The switch mechanism can range from a pneumatic sip and puff switch to any type of micro switch
  • Keywords
    actuators; handicapped aids; interactive terminals; position control; MARLArm; Mechanically Actuated Rotary Linear Adjustable Arm; assistive technology device; computer monitor; height adjustment; micro switch; physical disability; pneumatic sip and puff switch; rotational angle adjustment; severe disability; Computer displays; Computerized monitoring; Condition monitoring; Ergonomics; Hydraulic actuators; Motion pictures; Pneumatic actuators; Productivity; Switches; Wheelchairs;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Computing Applications to Assist Persons with Disabilities, 1992., Proceedings of the Johns Hopkins National Search for
  • Conference_Location
    Laurel, MD
  • Print_ISBN
    0-8186-2730-1
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/CAAPWD.1992.217380
  • Filename
    217380
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=3153894