TY - JOUR
T1 - Application of SEMG in computer mouse access for the disabilities
AU - Chen, Y. L.
AU - Chen, S. C.
AU - Chen, W. L.
AU - Luh, J. J.
AU - Lai, J. S.
N1 - Funding Information:
This work was supported by the National Science Council, ROC, under Grants NSC 90-2614-E-146-001.
PY - 2003/2/18
Y1 - 2003/2/18
N2 - Purpose: To improve the operating speed of the traditional row-column scanning computer keyboard-mouse composite panel controlled using a single key. Method: Using a single mouse input control window can avoid scanning unnecessary keyboard characters, thereby increasing the speed in performing mouse commands. In addition, the surface electromyographic (SEMG) sensing input can also be used to provide an input option for the disabled. Results: Eleven volunteers operated the single mouse input control window using the SEMG input and the traditional computer keyboard-mouse composite panel controlled using a single key. The average operating times were 121.3 ± 8.9 sec and 208.6 ± 10.7 sec, respectively. The difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The row-column scanning method with the single mouse control window using SEMG input can effectively decrease the operating time. Through this system, the disabled can operate a computer and lead an independent life.
AB - Purpose: To improve the operating speed of the traditional row-column scanning computer keyboard-mouse composite panel controlled using a single key. Method: Using a single mouse input control window can avoid scanning unnecessary keyboard characters, thereby increasing the speed in performing mouse commands. In addition, the surface electromyographic (SEMG) sensing input can also be used to provide an input option for the disabled. Results: Eleven volunteers operated the single mouse input control window using the SEMG input and the traditional computer keyboard-mouse composite panel controlled using a single key. The average operating times were 121.3 ± 8.9 sec and 208.6 ± 10.7 sec, respectively. The difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The row-column scanning method with the single mouse control window using SEMG input can effectively decrease the operating time. Through this system, the disabled can operate a computer and lead an independent life.
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U2 - 10.1080/0963828021000030909
DO - 10.1080/0963828021000030909
M3 - Article
C2 - 12623630
AN - SCOPUS:0037452746
SN - 0963-8288
VL - 25
SP - 218
EP - 223
JO - Disability and Rehabilitation
JF - Disability and Rehabilitation
IS - 4-5
ER -