Assistive Computer Interface for Reading and Composing Email
James Stephenson
Brian Fransioli
Mike Lehrer
Russell Martin
Phil Gadomski
Presented at Roswell Nursing Home and
Rehabilitation Center
December 4, 2009
Project Overview
• Design and implement a system using a joystick and foot pedal to read and compose emails
• Custom designed for Ron Fowler’s specific needs and capabilities
• Working prototype developed and delivered
• Final cost for project was $150.50
Proposed Design
Test Program
Final Foot Pedal Design
• Horizontal and vertical navigation
• Scrolling through menus
• Box enclosure to stabilize feet
HorizontalMovement
Vertical Movement
Final Joystick Design
• Menu Button Selection
• Plexiglass overlay for easier selection
• Rubber padding to soften edges
Proposed Software Design
Proposed Sending Email Interface
Proposed Receiving Email Interface
Final Software Interface
INPUT
WAIT DELAY (600 ms)
PROCESS
START
• Input Filtering
Increased Font Size
NEW!
OLD
Changes to Onscreen Keyboard
Internet Connectivity Status
Internet Connectivity Status
Addition of Tool Tips
Addition of Tool Tips
Addition of Tool Tips
Contacts List
Predictive Text
Conclusions/Observations
• E-Mail client complete
• Ron is showing improvement
• Further practice necessary to realize potential
Final Cost Breakdown
Part Price per Unit
# of Units Cost
Foot Pedal $80 1 $80
Joystick $20 2 $40
USB Keyboard $30 1 $30
Mount Material $.50 1 $.50
Total $150.50
Future Work/Possibilities
• Optimize Predictive Text
• Allow Email Organization
• Elimination of Joystick
Questions?