Journal of Assistive Technologies: Volume 10 Issue 1
Table of contents
HeadBanger: controlling switchable software with head gesture
Matthew Oppenheim– The purpose of this paper is to present a novel non-contact method of using head movement to control software without the need for wearable devices.
Multimodal and alternative perception for the visually impaired: a survey
Wai Lun Khoo, Zhigang ZhuThe purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of navigational assistive technologies with various sensor modalities and alternative perception approaches for visually…
Smartphone use and internet literacy of senior citizens
S. G. Hong, S. Trimi, D. W. Kim– The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effects of smartphone use on the internet literacy and use by senior citizens.
New models of assessment and prescription of smart assisted living technologies for personalised support of older and disabled people
Kevin Doughty, Gareth WilliamsThe purpose of this paper is to introduce an end-to-end process to improve the prescription, uptake and utilisation of assisted living technologies in order to improve outcomes…
Wearable devices to support rehabilitation and social care
Kevin Doughty, Alistair ApplebyThe purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the use of wearable technologies that focuses on applications that tackle sensory and communication deficits, physical…