Multi-sensory environmental stimulation for users with multiple disabilities
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Multi-sensory environmental stimulation for users with multiple disabilities |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 3337 |
Book Title | Recent advances in technologies for inclusive well-being: from worn to off-body sensing, virtual worlds, and games for serious applications |
Authors | Manresa-Yee, Cristina (Author), Morrison, Ann (Author), Muntaner, Joan Jordi (Author) and Roig-Maimo, Maria Francesca (Author) |
Volume | 119 |
Page Range | 165-182 |
Series | Intelligent Systems Reference Library |
Chapter Number | 9 |
Number of Pages | 17 |
Year | 2017 |
Publisher | Springer |
Place of Publication | Germany |
ISBN | 9783319498775 |
9783319498799 | |
ISSN | 1868-4394 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49879-9_9 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783319498775 |
Abstract | Multi-sensory environments can improve and maximize the well-being of individuals with multiple disabilities, that is, individuals who have more than one significant disability (one of which is a cognitive impairment). In this chapter we present a multi-sensory environmental stimulation system that combines different technologies such as computer vision and tactile cues in the form of vibrations. The system offers users control over the environmental stimulation by responding to their body movements. A vision-based interface detects the user’s hand position and activates meaningful and motivational outcomes when the hand is positioned over specific regions. Further, we extended the system by including a wearable vibrotactile interface that encourages users to move their arms by using vibrations that exploit the saltation perceptual illusion known for inducing movement. |
Keywords | interactive environment; multi-sensory environmental stimulation; multiple disabilities; saltation; vibrotactile interfaces; vision-based interfaces; well-being |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 460806. Human-computer interaction |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Balearic Islands, Spain |
Aalborg University, Denmark | |
Journal Title | Intelligent Systems Reference Library |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q3zvy/multi-sensory-environmental-stimulation-for-users-with-multiple-disabilities
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