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A microprocessor controlled page turner.

T M Officer1

  • 1Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo 58105.

Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

The Page-A-R.A.M.A. (Remote Automated Manuscript Advance) is a novel device designed to assist handicapped users in turning book pages. Initial tests show it can turn pages, but static electricity causes multi-page pickups, requiring further refinement.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Assistive Technology
  • Robotics

Background:

  • Individuals with physical disabilities often face challenges accessing reading materials.
  • Existing assistive technologies may not fully address the need for automated page-turning.
  • The development of specialized devices can significantly enhance independence and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and construct a functional prototype of the Page-A-R.A.M.A. (Remote Automated Manuscript Advance).
  • To create an automated page-turning solution for individuals unable to manually turn book pages.
  • To address the specific needs of handicapped users in accessing printed materials.

Main Methods:

  • A DC gearmotor, driver arm, and suction device were integrated for page manipulation.
  • A blower mechanism was incorporated to assist in detaching pages after lifting.
  • A Motorola 68HC11 microprocessor and MC68HC11EVB evaluation board controlled the automated process.

Main Results:

  • The Page-A-R.A.M.A. prototype successfully demonstrated the capability to turn single book pages.
  • A key challenge identified was static electricity causing the suction device to lift multiple pages simultaneously.
  • The device's core functionality of page turning was validated through initial testing.

Conclusions:

  • The Page-A-R.A.M.A. shows promise as an assistive device for page-turning.
  • Further research and development are necessary to overcome the static electricity issue.
  • Chemical treatments to mitigate static electricity are proposed as a potential solution for future iterations.

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