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Development of an integrated pointing device driver for the disabled.
Ching-Hsiang Shih1, Ching-Tien Shih
1Department of Special Education, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology
|July 24, 2009
Summary
This study introduces an integrated pointing device driver (IPDD) to help individuals with disabilities, like spinal cord injury (SCI), use computers effectively. The software-based solution offers flexibility and compatibility without extra hardware costs.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Individuals with disabilities, particularly spinal cord injury (SCI), face challenges in utilizing standard computer pointing devices.
- Existing solutions may require costly hardware or specialized equipment, limiting accessibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and develop a novel software-based method for integrating commercial pointing devices.
- To enhance computer accessibility for individuals with disabilities through improved pointing device functionality.
Main Methods:
- Development of an integrated pointing device driver (IPDD) using software technology.
- Implementation within a standard computer operating system environment.
Main Results:
- The IPDD requires no additional hardware costs or circuit modifications.
- Supports a wide range of commercial pointing devices via PS/2, USB, and wireless interfaces.
- Allows for the integration of an unlimited number of devices, customizable to user needs.
Conclusions:
- The IPDD presents a flexible, low-cost, and highly compatible software solution for integrating pointing devices.
- Enables individuals with disabilities to select and combine devices for optimal cursor control and operational performance.
- Overcomes limitations of previous hardware-dependent methods by offering a versatile, software-driven approach.
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