Electronic Aids to Daily Living Flashcards
Definition of EADLs
any electronic technology used for the specific purpose of providing independent operation of appliances
ECU technically refers to
HVAC
What do EADLs control?
-audio/visual equipment
-powered hospital bed controls
-door openers & security cameras
-telephone
-lights and appliances
-heating and air conditioning
How can the client access the EADL
-direct selection to control unit
-switch
-voice
-via computer
-via communication device
-via smartphone interface
where can EADLs be used
home
work
school
community
Comsumer needs assessment for EADLs
-short and long term goals
-control needs
-physical abilities
-psycho social issues
-cognitive skills
-sensory skills
Environmental needs assessment for EADLs
-where will the EADL be used (home, school, work, etc)
-does EADL need to be portable
-will it be used in more than one room (does transmission method need to go through walls?
Classifications of EADLs
General Function EADLs
-limited output
-multiple output
Specific function EADLs
Limited output EADLs
intermittent switch control of battery operated electronic devices
-typically single switch
-can be used to develop scanning skills
Modes of control for limited output EADLs
-momentary or direct
-latched
-timed
momentary or direct control
keeps appliance or game on only while the switch is activated
latched control
uses one activation of a switch to turn the device on and another activation to turn it off
timed control
keeps a device on for a set period of time before it automatically turns off
multiple outlet EADLs
controls more than one device and has multiple control interface/access options
user interface/access methods for multiple output EADLs
-keyboard/direct
-single switch/switch array
-speech recognition
-via computer
-via communication device
-via power chair
-via smartphone
examples of specific function EADLs
-door openers
-adaptive phones
-page turners
modes of transmission for specific function EADLs
direct connection
remote
examples of direct connection for specific function EADLs
-2 wire cables and multi wire cables
-house wiring
(not portable)
needed items for remote control
transmitter
receiver or transceiver
remote technology available
-radio frequency (RF)
-infrared (IR)
-Wifi
-bluetooth
Module control
can control:
-lights
-simple appliances (ie. fan)
-specialized thermostat
-window AC units
-electric hospital beds with adaptor
-power door openers
Examples of Module Control
X10
Z-Wave (Zigbee system)
Wifi and Smart Speaker Devices
X10
sends signals over the house wiring to turn on and off simple appliances such as lights and fans
Insteon Technology
-combines house wiring and RF (“mesh network”)
-RemoteLinc
-417 devices
-Requires access point
-doesn’t use wifi, rather uses unique combination of wireless and power line to communicate. Each device acts as a repeater, allowing signals to reach further
Z-Wave technology
-uses house wiring and RF (“mesh network”)
-does not require wifi
-Vizia RF Z-wave programmer
-256 devices
infrared characteristics
-requires line of sight
-inexpensive
-readily available
-can be subject to light disturbance
radiofrequency characteristics
-goes through walls and ceilings
-subject to interference
-good range
EADL safety considerations
-user ability to understand and operate devices
-equipment power ratings
-power outlet multiplication
-if client has access to door openers, are they safe outside alone?
-if client has access to phone will they use it responsibly?
module control apps
Insteon hub
Netvox Zigbee system
Mobilinc
Cortexa
Using limited output EADLs to control a switch toy provides intermittent switch control which can be used to develop what skills?
a. mobility concepts
b. cause and effect concepts
c. scanning concepts
d. motor skills
b
which technology uses house wiring for transmission?
a. X10
b. bluetooth
c. RF
d. IR
a
