Assistive technology: A multimodal interface to control PC mouse pointer and click

Abstract

Although the use of technology, e.g., personal computers and smartphones, is essential in nowadays world, many users do not have enough motor skills to use them fluently. The commercially available assistive technology is expensive, compared to the conventional one, and many of these devices have limited configurability also limiting the number of users who can benefit from them. This paper addresses the design and prototype implementation of a plug & play mouse that can be used in four configurable modes in order to meet different users' requirements. The proposed mouse characteristics and prototype price is compared to various commercial devices proving the potential of the proposed solution.