Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) advances: A review of configurations for individuals with a speech disability

Y Elsahar, S Hu, K Bouazza-Marouf, D Kerr, A Mansor - Sensors, 2019 - mdpi.com
High-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods are on a constant
rise; however, the interaction between the user and the assistive technology is still …

Automatic gaze analysis: A survey of deep learning based approaches

S Ghosh, A Dhall, M Hayat, J Knibbe… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Eye gaze analysis is an important research problem in the field of Computer Vision and
Human-Computer Interaction. Even with notable progress in the last 10 years, automatic …

Searching images

FWM Stentiford - US Patent 7,593,602, 2009 - Google Patents
A database of visual images includes metadata having, for a particular image, at least one
entry specifying: a part of that image, another stored image, and a measure S abi of the …

Design and evaluation of a silent speech-based selection method for eye-gaze pointing

L Pandey, AS Arif - Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer …, 2022 - dl.acm.org
We investigate silent speech as a hands-free selection method in eye-gaze pointing. We first
propose a stripped-down image-based model that can recognize a small number of silent …

A data-driven framework for intention prediction via eye movement with applications to assistive systems

F Koochaki, L Najafizadeh - IEEE Transactions on Neural …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Fast and accurate human intention prediction can significantly advance the performance of
assistive devices for patients with limited motor or communication abilities. Among available …

[PDF][PDF] Eyes Based Eletric Wheel Chair Control System--I (eye) can control Electric Wheel Chair

K Arai, R Mardiyanto - … journal of advanced computer science and …, 2011 - researchgate.net
Eyes base Electric Wheel Chair Control: EBEWC is proposed. The proposed EBEWC is
controlled by human eyes only. Therefore disabled person can control the EBEWC by …

Methods, systems, and computer readable media for leveraging user gaze in user monitoring subregion selection systems

JM Frahm, DP Perra - US Patent 10,165,176, 2018 - Google Patents
A system for leveraging user gaze in a user monitoring subregion selection system includes
a first camera configured to capture an image of a scene. A pattern generator is configured …

Computer vision-based methodology to improve interaction for people with motor and speech impairment

REOS Ascari, R Pereira, L Silva - ACM Transactions on Accessible …, 2020 - dl.acm.org
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) aims to complement or replace spoken
language to compensate for expression difficulties faced by people with speech …

A psychotechnological review on eye-tracking systems: towards user experience

ML Mele, S Federici - Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive …, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: The aim of the present work is to show a critical review of the international
literature on eye-tracking technologies by focusing on those features that characterize them …

Interacting with smart virtual assistants for individuals with dysarthria: a comparative study on usability and user preferences

A Jaddoh, F Loizides, O Rana, YA Syed - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study explores the effectiveness and user experience of different interaction methods
used by individuals with dysarthria when engaging with Smart Virtual Assistants (SVAs). It …