The Tamara system for control of mobility, communication, and environment

Author

Bresler, Mark L.

fYear

1992

fDate

1-5 Feb 1992

Firstpage

121

Lastpage

123

Abstract

The Tamara system was developed for people unable to move, speak, or control their surroundings without human or technical assistance. It is a wheelchair mounted control unit utilizing a microprocessor, which is configured for each user. It directs control signals to the power wheelchair, speech output communicator, environmental control, computer, and telephone. One switch is used to change between mobility, communication, environmental control, and telephone. Depending on ability, proportional input or a single switch is used to control the operation of the selected device. Programming within the microprocessor assists the user by prompts and programs to speed and simplify operation

Keywords

computerised control; handicapped aids; Tamara system; communication control; computer; control signals; disabled people; environmental control; microprocessor; mobility control; power wheelchair; speech output communicator; telephone; wheelchair mounted control unit; Communication switching; Communication system control; Control systems; Humans; Microprocessors; Proportional control; Speech; Switches; Telephony; 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.1992.217427

Filename

217427