Title :
Remote adaptive communication system
Author :
Fernández, F. ; Roa, L.
Author_Institution :
Departamento de Informatica, Univ. de Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain
Abstract :
Presents a new approach to the development of communication tools for handicapped people. The aim is to provide a set of capabilities which allows them to interact with their environment. The new methodology that we are presenting is inspired in an open architecture for people with disabilities. This methodology allows them to carry out tasks that are taken for granted by most of us. The software tools are endowed with internet technology, and can thus be used from remote points. The set of tools available now is being used in a large Spanish region, Andalucia. Several schools for handicapped children are now testing the software tool and also giving us information about new requirements and improvements.
Keywords :
client-server systems; computer aided instruction; handicapped aids; telemedicine; Andalucia; communication tools; disabilities; handicapped children; handicapped people; internet technology; large Spanish region; open architecture; remote adaptive communication system; schools; software tools; Adaptive systems; Computer displays; Computer networks; Educational technology; Information technology; Medical services; Pressing; Software tools; Telecommunication computing; Telemedicine;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2001. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7211-5
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2001.1019618
