Assistive Computer Interface for Reading and Composing Email

James Stephenson

Brian Fransioli

Mike Lehrer

Russell Martin

Phil Gadomski

Presented at Roswell Nursing Home and

Rehabilitation Center

December 4, 2009

Project Overview

• Design and implement a system using a joystick and foot pedal to read and compose emails

• Custom designed for Ron Fowler’s specific needs and capabilities

• Working prototype developed and delivered

• Final cost for project was $150.50

Proposed Design

Test Program

Final Foot Pedal Design

• Horizontal and vertical navigation

• Scrolling through menus

• Box enclosure to stabilize feet

HorizontalMovement

Vertical Movement

Final Joystick Design

• Menu Button Selection

• Plexiglass overlay for easier selection

• Rubber padding to soften edges

Proposed Software Design

Proposed Sending Email Interface

Proposed Receiving Email Interface

Final Software Interface

INPUT

WAIT DELAY (600 ms)

PROCESS

START

• Input Filtering

Increased Font Size

NEW!

OLD

Changes to Onscreen Keyboard

Internet Connectivity Status

Internet Connectivity Status

Addition of Tool Tips

Addition of Tool Tips

Addition of Tool Tips

Contacts List

Predictive Text

Conclusions/Observations

• E-Mail client complete

• Ron is showing improvement

• Further practice necessary to realize potential

Final Cost Breakdown

Part Price per Unit

# of Units Cost

Foot Pedal $80 1 $80

Joystick $20 2 $40

USB Keyboard $30 1 $30

Mount Material $.50 1 $.50

Total     $150.50

Future Work/Possibilities

• Optimize Predictive Text

• Allow Email Organization

• Elimination of Joystick

Questions?