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A rule-based system that suggests computer adaptations for users with special needs

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W. W. McMillan,

M. Zeiger,

L. WisniewskiAuthors Info & Claims

Assets '94: Proceedings of the first annual ACM conference on Assistive technologies

Pages 129 - 135

https://doi.org/10.1145/191028.191066

Published: 31 October 1994 Publication History

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A rule-based program was written in Prolog to give advice about how to configure a computing system for users who have special needs. It employs a simple user model describing visual, cognitive, motor, and other abilities. Recommendations are made about appropriate input and output devices, including screens, keyboards, speech devices, and many others. The program was tested against professionals in this field and was shown to agree with them about as well as they agree with one another. Potential uses include advising those who configure computer systems, serving as a teaching tool, and driving intelligent human-computer interaction.

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Pushchak TSasi S(2004)Intelligent Model for Rating Cognitive Capability for Computer Access of People with DisabilitiesComputers Helping People with Special Needs10.1007/978-3-540-27817-7_145(991-994)Online publication date: 2004
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Jacko JVitense HScott I(2002)Perceptual impairments and computing technologiesThe human-computer interaction handbook10.5555/772072.772106(504-522)Online publication date: 1-Jan-2002
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https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0279-3_3

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Assets '94: Proceedings of the first annual ACM conference on Assistive technologies

October 1994

158 pages

ISBN:0897916492

DOI:10.1145/191028

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Ephraim P. Glinert
Renssealaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

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Pushchak TSasi S(2004)Intelligent Model for Rating Cognitive Capability for Computer Access of People with DisabilitiesComputers Helping People with Special Needs10.1007/978-3-540-27817-7_145(991-994)Online publication date: 2004
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-27817-7_145
Jacko JVitense HScott I(2002)Perceptual impairments and computing technologiesThe human-computer interaction handbook10.5555/772072.772106(504-522)Online publication date: 1-Jan-2002
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/772072.772106
Noirhomme-Fraiture MCharrière CVanderdonckt J(2001)A Laboratory of Ergonomic Analyses for Children Suffering from Cerebral PalsyTools for Working with Guidelines10.1007/978-1-4471-0279-3_3(35-49)Online publication date: 2001
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0279-3_3

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