Ch2: Technologies that Assist people who have DIsabilities

Question 1

Activity Output

Answer 1

• The action that is replaced or augmented by an assistive device, including communication, cognition, manipulation, and mobility
• As a result of the input by the user through the HTI and the internal processing of relevant information, the AT generates an output that is appropriate to the chosen activity.
• The output may be in the form of mechanical energy causing movement (e.g., power wheelchair motors for mobility, or a robotic arm for manipulation, or mechanical pins used to render text in Braille).

Question 2

Control Interface

Answer 2

• The hardware (e.g., keyboard, joystick) by which the user operates an assistive technology system or controls a device
• The mobile phone provides an example of a basic HTI for an electronic device.
• The user inputs information by speaking, typing or selecting an icon on the touch screen.

Question 3

Everyday Technologies

Answer 3

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• Pervasive technology that facilitates everyday tasks and activities (e.g., remote controls, microwave ovens, mobile phones)
• Items used in food preparation and consumption, self-care products (ex. hair care, washing), and similar items.

Question 4

Function Allocation

Answer 4

The allocation of functions in any human/device system in which some functions are allocated to the human, some to the device, and some to the personal assistant services

Question 5

Information and Communication Technologies

Answer 5

A communication device or application, including radio, television, mobile phones, computers and network hardware and software, satellite systems, and the services and applications associated with them

Question 6

Mainstream products

Answer 6

Ex. Food preparation and consumption, self-care

Question 7

Mechanisms

Answer 7

Mechanical components comprising the processor in the assistive technology portion of the human activity assistive technology (HAAT) model

Question 8

Mobile Technologies

Answer 8

Devices that are intended to be used in the community, typically battery powered, and lightweight

Question 9

User Display

Answer 9

Way to give a feedback display, which portrays the sensory information for the human user.