Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
A Head Operated Joystick--Experience with Use. |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Evans, Gareth, Blenkhorn, Paul |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
6 |
| Publication Date: |
1999 |
| Document Type: |
Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: |
Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Input Output Devices, Severe Disabilities, Use Studies |
| Abstract: |
This paper describes the development and evaluation of a low-cost head-operated joystick for computer users with disabilities that prevent them from using a conventional hand-operated computer mouse and/or keyboard. The paper focuses on three issues: first, the style of head movement required by the device; second, whether a head-operated device should work as an absolute positioning device or as a joystick; and, third, the accuracy required by the device. It finds that the device's "nose following" style of head movement is more accepted by users than alternatives; that users also preferred the joystick relative pointing device over absolute positioning devices; and that users did not notice inaccuracies inherent in the device's design, thus allowing production at a lower cost. (DB) |
| Entry Date: |
1999 |
| Accession Number: |
ED430330 |
| Database: |
ERIC |
