Adaptive Morse-coded single-switch communication system for the disabled

Abstract

Automatic recognition of Morse-code is generally developed at a fixed typing rate. However, this is not suitable for the disabled due to their difficulty in maintaining a stable typing rate. In this paper, a system recognizing varying typing speeds is developed using an adaptive technique, the Least-Mean Square (LMS) algorithm. This system helps the disabled have a wide latitude and varying typing speeds in single-switch communication with the Morse-code.