Title :
A Survey of Feedback Modalities for Wheelchair Power Seat Functions
Author :
Liu, Hsin-yi ; Grindle, Garrett G. ; Chuang, Fu-Chieh ; Kelleher, Annmarie ; Cooper, Rosemarie ; Siewiorek, Daniel ; Smailagic, Asim ; Cooper, Rory A.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
fDate :
3/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Power seat functions (PSFs) let power wheelchair users adjust their posture independently. The Virtual Seating Coach aims to prompt users to use PSFs appropriately and warn against improper use. The authors surveyed users about their preferences for PSF feedback modalities.
Keywords :
feedback; handicapped aids; wheelchairs; feedback modality; virtual seating coach; wheelchair power seat function; Biomedical monitoring; Computers; Feedback; Handicapped aids; Power generation; Wheelchairs; customized reminder; pervasive computing; power seat function; user interface; virtual coach; wheelchair;
Journal_Title :
Pervasive Computing, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPRV.2011.20
