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Use of Scanning Wizard Can Enhance Text Entry Rate: Preliminary Results.

Heidi Horstmann Koester1, Richard C Simpson2

  • 1Koester Performance Research, Ann Arbor MI, USA.

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|September 7, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Scanning Wizard software significantly boosts text entry speed for single-switch scanning users. This assistive technology improved rates by an average of 71% in a recent study.

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Area of Science:

  • Assistive Technology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Rehabilitation Engineering

Background:

  • Single-switch scanning is a crucial method for individuals with severe motor impairments to interact with technology.
  • Optimizing the setup of scanning systems is essential for efficient text entry and communication.
  • Existing methods for scanning system setup may not be fully effective for all users.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of Scanning Wizard software in improving text entry rates for single-switch scanning users.
  • To quantify the impact of Scanning Wizard on the efficiency of scanning system setup.

Main Methods:

  • Recruited nine participants who utilize single-switch scanning.
  • Assessed text entry rates before and after implementing Scanning Wizard software.
Keywords:
augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)computer accessphysical impairmentscanning inputswitch accesstext entryuser performance

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  • Measured improvements in text entry speed and efficiency.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants demonstrated an average improvement of 71% in text entry rates.
    • Individual improvements ranged significantly, from 29% to 172%.
    • The software facilitated enhanced scanning system setup, contributing to increased efficiency.

    Conclusions:

    • Scanning Wizard software is an effective tool for enhancing text entry performance in single-switch scanning.
    • The software offers substantial benefits for users with motor impairments requiring alternative access methods.
    • Further research with a larger cohort is warranted to confirm these findings.