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Challenges for Assistive TechnologyAAATE 07
Edited by
Eng. Gorka Eizmendi
Health Unit, Fundacion Fatronik, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
Jose Miguel Azkoitia, PhDHealth Unit, Fundacion Fatronik, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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Contents
Preface v
Gorka Eizmendi and Jose Miguel Azkoitia
Chapter 1. Keynotes
Ageing, Disability and Technology 3
Jose Miguel Azkoitia
The Potential of Technology to Improve Quality of Life 8
Rory A. Cooper andRosemarie Cooper
Biomechanical Analysis as a Model for Functional Assessment 15
Jose-David Garrido-Jaen, Carlos Soler-Gracia andJaime Prat-Pastor
Past, Present and Future of Assistive Technology 20
John M. Williams
Chapter 2. Assistive Technology for Mobility
2.1 Hardware and Control Systems
Design and Development ofa New Electrical Powered Indoor-Outdoor
Wheelchair 29
F. Egana, M. San Martin, A. Olarra, L. Susperregi and C. Tubio
Independently Accessible Mounting and Positioning Technology 35
Dianne Goodwin
Development of Intelligent Wheelchairs for Persons with Severe Disability- What I Can Do Is Beautiful - 40
Takenobu Inoue, Katsuhiko Sakaue, Motoi Suwa, Hiroaki Kojima,Ikushi Yoda, Isamu Kajitani, Yutaka Satoh, Iwao Sekita,
Tetsuya Higuchi, Minoru Kamata andMotoki Shino
Proposal of Force Detecting Interface Using Physical Terminal Function of
Muscular Dystrophy Patients for Operating Electric Wheelchair 46
Motoki Shino, Takenobu Inoue and Minoru Kamata
Automatic Kerb Detection for Assistance in Navigation 53
Loreto Susperregi, Ander Ansuategi, Nerea Alberdi, Ines Garmendia,
Carlos Tubio, Basilio Sierra and Elena Lazkano
Development ofthe Vibration Absorption Caster for Wheelchair
- The Effect of Vibration Absorption and Endurance - 58
S. G. Terashima and Y. Kikawa
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2.2 Evaluation and Training
Manual Wheelchair User's Accessibility Between Platforms and Trains and
Development of the Wheelchair Assistive Device for Boarding Trains 65
Tsutomu Hashizume, Ikuo Yoneda, Hiroshi Kitagawa, Saki Kasnya,Minoni Kamata, Shoichiro Fujisawa and Osamu Sueda
The Method of Estimating the Ability ofthe Wheelchair Users to Run the
Electric Wheelchair 70
Daijirou Kuroda, Osamu Sueda, Shoichiro Fujisawakurachi,Hidehisa Oku and Masatoshi Takami
The Wheelchair Skills Program: Relevance to the European Setting 75
Franqois Routhier, R. Lee Kirby, Cher Smith andLouise Demers
Proposition ofa New Mobility Aid for Older Persons - Reducing
Psychological Conflict Associated with the Use ofAssistive Technologies - 80
Misato Nihei, Takenobu Inoite, Ynzo Kaneshige and Masakatsu G. Fujie
Reliability Test-Retest ofthe Nordic Assisted Mobility Evaluation (NAME 1.0) 85
Ase Brandt, Kathrine Bang Laursen, Charlotte Lofqvist,
Monica Werngren-Elgstrom, Inga Jonsdottir, Anna-Liisa Salminen,
Pirjo-Liisa Kotiranta and Sitsanne Iwarsson
Chapter 3. Assistive Technology for the Environment
3.1 Smart Homes
Designing a Demonstrative Smart Home Environment in Slovenia for
People with Disabilities and Elderly 91
Mojca Jenko, Joze Guna and Matevz Pttstisek
The Centro-H Smart Homes, a Point ofConvergence Between Technologyand Social Sciences 96
Elena Mainardi and Stefano Banzi
Towards a Virtual Environment for the Design, Validation and Exploitationofan Adapted Living Area 101
A. Puret, P. Gaucher, N. Monmarche and M. Slimane
Accessible Home Automation: Concept and Examples 106
Rosa M. Regatos Soriano
Safer with Personal Alarm Plus 114
BertRunhaar
Feasibility and Usability Study of Ambient Intelligence for Ageing Adults
in Slovakia 119
Dusan Simsik, Alena Galajdova and Zlatica Dolnd
Implementation of Domotics; Analysis ofProjects in the Netherlands 124
Charles Willems and Carla Schutgens-Willems
3.2 Accessible Environment
New Technologies to Support the Integration of People with Disabilities
in the WorkplaceGorka Eizmendi, Maria Herrero, Mari Feli Gonzalez andIsabel Sagiies
Ergonomic Adaptation ofWorkplaces for People with Disabilities:
Methodology and ExamplesA. Ferreras, C. Garcia, L. Tortosa, J.M. Prat, F. Molla, J. Navarro,
P. Vera and R. Dejoz
Virtual Reality: A Tool for the Disabled People Labour IntegrationJesus M. Lopez de Ipiiia, Jokin Rubio, Benjamin Rubio,Ander Viteri, Celina Vaquero and Alberto Pelaz
PARKDIFU. A Project Example of Application of Integral AccessibilityConcepts in Playgrounds
R. Poveda, R. Barbera, J.M. Baydal, J.M. Belda-Lois, S. Gimeno,
F. Gomez-Sendra, J. Prat andA. C. Garcia
Some Organisational and Social Preconditions for Successful Implementationof Enabling Technology
Steinar Widding and Lise Fjeldvik
Chapter 4. Assistive Technology for Elderly People
4.1 Assistive Technology for Independence
Enhanced TV for the Promotion of Active AgeingE. Carrasco, CM. Gollner, A. Ortiz, I. Garcia, C. Buiza,
E. Urdaneta, A. Etxaniz, M.F. Gonzalez and I. Laskibar
Technological Assistance Tool Development for Elderly's Autonomy
Enhancing: AdimenKarmele Florentino, Jose Miguel Azkoitia, Cristina Rodriguez-de-Pablo,Mari Feli Gonzalez, Cristina Buiza andIgone Etxeberria
Behaviour Pattern Based Safety Assistant for the ElderlyAndreas Hochgatterer, Barbara Prazak, GerhardRuss,
Jamal Kasbi and Thomas Fuxreiter
Early Signs for Assistive Technology Intervention for Stair Climbing in
Older PeopleRuth E. Mayagoitia, Lindsey Marjoram, Rachael King andSheila Kitchen
An OSGi Based Framework for a Day Structuring Tool in an Assistive
Home Environment
Martin Morandell, Thomas Fuxreiter and Andreas Hochgatterer
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4.2 Needs and Usability
Assistive Technology for the Elderly: The HomeCare Hub Concept - User
Needs Analysis187
Robert L. Ashford, Keith A. Osman andAngela Oldacres
Usability Characteristics Associated with Ageing 193
Helios de Rosario, Juan-Manuel Belda-Lois, Ricard Barbera, Rakel Poveda,
Jose-Maria Baydal, Jose Montero, Pedro Vera and Jaime Prat
Prehension Movement Evaluation of Elderly People for Assistive Technology 198
Marie Geronimi and Philippe Gorce
The Needs and Expectations ofAgeing Citizens - A Potential for Mobile
Terminal Developers and Service Providers 203
Jaana Leikas andMatti Penttild
A Social-Audit ofAssistive Technology for Older Adults in Ireland 208
Kieran Walsh, Aoife Callan and Simon Roberts
4.3 Dementia
Health Related Quality ofLife in Dementia as Effect Measure of AT
Interventions - Methodological Aspects 217
Jenny Alwin andJan Persson
What is Evidence? 222
Inger Hagen
How Cognitive Assistive Technology Can Be Useful for and a Benefit to
Persons with Dementia in Their Daily Living. Guidelines for Service Deliveryof Cognitive Assistive Technology to Persons with Dementia 227
Lilly Jensen, Ingela Mansson, TorhildHollhe,Tuula Hitrnasti and BerglindIndridadottir
Old People Living at Home with Acquired Cognitive ImpairmentSupported by Assistive Technology. Cost-Benefit Studies 233
UlfKeijer, Goran Molin and Greger Sandstrom
Assistive Technology Supporting People with Dementia 238
Ingela Mansson
The Alzheimer Avatar - Caregivers' Faces Used as GUI Component 243
Martin Morandell, Erwin Fugger and Barbara Prazak
Standardization and Computerization ofthe Clock Drawing Test 248
Sandy H, Straus
Technology and the Needs of People with Dementia: A Literature Review 254
Paivi Topo
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Chapter 5. Assistive Technology and Sensory Impairments
5.1 Hearing Impairment
Collaboration Between Linguistics and Engineering in Generating Animation
of Japanese Sign Language: The Development of sIGNDEX Vol.3 261
Daisnke Hara, Kazuyuki Kanda, Yuji Nagashima, Akira Ichikawa,
Mina Terauchi, Kazunari Morimoto, Yoshiaki Shirai,Yasuo Horiuchi and Kaoru Nakazono
An Avatar Based Approach for Automatic Interpretation ofText to Sign
Language 266
Mohamed Jemni and Oussama Elghoul
Voice Internet - A Simple and Practical Way to Provide Internet to Everyone 271
Emdad Khan
"Non-Speech'' Sounds Classification for People with Hearing Disabilities 276
H. Lozano, I. Hernaez, E. Navas, F.J. Gonzalez and I. Idigoras
Temporal Features of Sign Language Elucidated Through Analysis of
Shadowing 281
Kaoru Nakazono, Mina Terauchi and Yuji Nagashima
Automatic Speech Recognition for Live TV Subtitling for Hearing-Impaired
People 286
Michael Obach, Maider Lehr and AndoniArruti
Comparison of Five Technologies Supporting Telecommunication Between
DeafPersons Using Sign Language 292
Claude Vincent, Francois Bergeron, Mathieu Hotton, Isabelle Deaudelin,
Sylvie Tremblay, Martin Bergevin, Anne-Marie Begin andHuguette Beaudet
5.2 Visual Impairment
Access to Information for People Who Cannot See: New Perspectives 299
Laura Burzagli, Pier Luigi Emiliani and Francesco Gabbanini
AScience: A Thematic Network on Access to Scientific University Courses
by Visually Impaired Students 304
Jan Engelen and Cristian Bernareggi
Tactile Exhibits with Touch Activated Descriptive Audio for Aquariums 310
Rebecca A. Fuller and William R. Watkins
Combining Sensorial Modalities in Haptic Navigation Tasks for Blind People 315
Inaki Diaz, Josune Hernantes and Jorge Juan Gil
Electronic Display Panel Mobile Reader 320
J.A. Gutierrez, F.J. Gonzalez, A. Picon, A. Isasi,
A. Dominguez and I. Idigoras
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Measurement ofLuminance Contrast Sensitivity ofPersons with Low
Visual Capability in Order to Secure the Visibility of Tactile Walking
Surface Indicators
SeijiMitani, Toshiaki Yoshida, Hirohito Minato,
Shoichiro Fujisawa and Osamu Sneda
The Importance ofMeasuring Medical and Psychological Characteristics
in Visibility Measurement ofPersons with Low Visual Capability
Seiji Milani, Shoichiro Fujisawa, Aya Mima, Hiroshi Shiota,
Kenji Yanashima, Mitsue Takahara and Osamu Sueda
Directing Characteristics of Infra-Red Handheld Device Toward Target byPersons with Visual Impairment
Hiwhiko Ohkubo, Kunio Karachi, Mitue Takahara,
Shoichiro Fujisawa and Osamu Sueda
Guiding Property ofAudible Traffic Signals Using Parametric Speakers
Kiyohiro Omori, Ichiro Kitayama, Tomoo Kamakura andShin-ichi Sakai
Mathematical Working Environment (MAWEN)Bernhard Stbger, Mario Batusic, Claudia Fahrengruber,Klaus Miesenberger and Dominique Archambault
A Walking Assistive Device for the Blind: Proposition of a New Device
and Fundamental TechniquesChikannme Wada
Chapter 6. Alternative and Augmentative Communication
Pseudo-Pitch and Distorted Words: An Interface Modality for Dysarthric Users
Eric J. Fimbel and Michael Lemieux
Challenges in Developing a Voice Input Voice Output Communication Aid
for People with Severe DysarthriaMarkHawley, Stuart Cunningham, Fabien Cardinaux, Andre Coy,Peter 0 'Neill, Siddharth Seghal and Pant Enderby
Application for Computer-Assisted Emergent Language Intervention
Sira E. Palazuelos Cagigas, Maria L, Gomez Taibo,Pablo Ridruejo Gonzalez, Candelaria Imbernon Lopez andJoseL. Martin Sanchez
Could Persistent Developmental Stuttering (PDS) Be Treated with an
Adaptive Altered Auditory Feedback (AAAF) Device Based on a
Multimodal Intelligent Monitor?ManuelPrado andLaura M. Roa
FastType, a Word Predictor for Inflected Languages: Syntactic Prediction
Features and User-Centric Interface
Michele Rubino, Carlo Aliprandi, Nicola Carmignani,Nedjma Delia and Paolo Mancarella
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COMPORTA: A Portable and Accessible Communicator 383
Xabier Madina Manterola and Francisco Javier Gonzalez Lodoso
Chapter 7. Biomechanics, Function and Rehabilitation
7.1 Functional Rehabilitation
A Virtual Reality System for Motor and Cognitive Neurorehabilitation 393
Monica S. Cameirao, Sergi Bermudez i Badia, Lukas Zimmerli,Esther Duarte Oiler andPaul F.M.J. Verschure
A Platform to Study Human-Machine Biomechanical Interaction During Gait 398
A. Frizera, R. Ceres, J.L. Pons, E. Rocon and R. Raya
Assistive Equipment's Role in Increasing Functional Capacity: A PhysicalTherapy and Rehabilitation Workshop 403
Ahmet Gunes, Y. Nurullah andE. Nafia
Development of the Rehabilitation System Using Haptic Device 409
Yoshiyuki Takahashi, Tasuku Miyoshi, Takajumi Terada, Kaoru Inoue,
Yuko Ito, Hokyoo Lee, Tadashi Suzuki and Takashi Komeda
Virtual Instrument Control for Music Therapy 414
Adam R. Tindale, Manjinder S. Benning and Nigel Livingston
Exoskeleton Design for Functional Rehabilitation in Patients with
Neurological Disorders and Stroke 420
H. Zabaleta, M. Bureau, G. Eizmendi, E. Olaiz, J. Medina and M. Perez
7.2 Biomechanics
Determination of Simulation Patterns of Cervical Pain from Kinematical
Parameters of Movement 429
Jose-Maria Baydal-Bertomeu, Maria-Amparo Garcia-Mas,Rakel Poveda, Juan-Manuel Belda, David Garrido-Jaen,
Maria-Jose Vivas, Pedro Vera andJuan Lopez
New Transfer Patterns Supporting Autonomous Mobility of SCI Patients 434
R. Ceres, J.L. Pons, A. Frizera, J. Pastor, L. Calderon,
I. Gonzalez, B. Saro and J. Rodriguez
Parameter Acquisition for Gait Analysis in Rehabilitation Based on a
Self-Adjustable Speed Treadmill 439
Manel Frigola, Cuauhtemoc Peredo and Ezio Cappellino
The Measurement Technique of AFO (Ankle-Foot Orthosis) Fitting forMore Comfortable 445
Yasushi Matsuda, Tomohiko Horiguchi, Akiyoshi Saitou,Shoichiro Fujisawa and Osamu Sueda
7.3 Assistive Technology for Support and Care
An Investigation of Barriers to, and Facilitators of, the Use of Hospital
Beds in the Prevention ofPressure Sores 453
Greta R. Olsson
The Use ofNight Time Postural Management Equipment: A Survey ofUK
Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists 458
Frances Polak and Maxine Clift
Chapter 8. Assistive Technology in Education
Using Assistive Technology with the Reluctant Graduate Student 465
Barry W. Birnbaum
ICT and Inclusive Education in Primary School - Pupils with Motor Disabilities 469
Jane Brodin and Peg Lindstrand
Multimedia System for Accessible Distant Education 474
Piotr Brzoza andDominikSpinczyk
The ILT Project and Universal Design for Learning 478
Trish Mac Keogh, Gerald Craddock, Marcia Scherer and Yvette Marin
Seamless Incorporation ofAT into Student Support Needs 483
Grdinne Delahimt andDawn Duffin
Eminus - Vocational Rehabilitation on a Distance 489
Sjoerd Nijhuis
New Technologies and Specific Diseases ofLearning: Development ofthe
Emotional and Scholastic Competency in Consequence ofthe Use of
Compensative Software 494
M. Francesca Potenza, Laura Bertolo, Fabio Celi, Franco Giovannoni,
Loris Toselli and Roberto Vitali
LinguaBytes: An Interactive, Tangible Play and Learning Device to Enhance
Early Language and Literacy Development for Young Children with
Multiple Disabilities 499
Hans van Balkom, Bart Hengeveld, Caroline Hummels, Jan de Moor,
Kees Overbeeke and Riny Voort
Chapter 9. Robotics
9.1 Assistive Robotics
Critical Factors Involved in Using Interactive Robots for Play Activities
of Children with Disabilities 505
Serenella Besio, Silvia Dim, Ester Ferrari andBen Robins
Evaluation of a Mobile Manipulator Arm by Disabled People 510
Sebaslien Delarue, OrnellaPlos, Philippe Hoppenot and Etienne Colle
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User Involvement in IROMEC: Robot Development for Children with
Disabilities 515
GertJan Gelderblom, Jannie Dijkstra and Gemot Kronreif
MOVEMENT-A Modular Approach for an Assistive Robot System for
Supporting Disabled and Elderly Persons 520
Gemot Kronreif, Paid Panek, Marnix Nuttin, Ger Cremers,
Andrea Pisetta, Martin Fiirst, Georg Edelmayer,Alexander Hiintemann and Gert Jan Gelderblom
How to Transform an Upper Limb Prosthetic Arm in a Wheelchair Arm 525
Elena Mainardi, Stefano Banzi and Angelo Davalli
Preliminary Design of an Upper Limb IAD (Intelligent Assist Device) 530
F. Martinez, I. Retolaza, E. Lecue, J. Basurko and J. Landaluze
Development of a Localization Method for an Indoor Mobile Robot 535
Mohamed Trabelsi, Naima Ait-Oufroukh and Sylvie Lelandais
9.2 Prosthetics
Design and Implementation of Haptic Based Artificial Hand Mode (AHM)Based on Virtual Reality Interface of DHM System 543
Noaman M. Noaman, Abbas Kader Abbas and Rana Mazin Kasim
Modelling and Simulation of 6DOF Grasping Myoelectric Artificial Hand
Mode (AHM) Based on Anatomical Model ofPhalanx-Model 548
Noaman M. Noaman, Abbas Kader Abbas and
Kasha Bassam Abdul Jabbar
Perceptual Feedback of Grasping Forces to Prosthetic Hand Users 553
L.E. Rodrignez-Cheu, M.E. Aguilar, A. Cuxar,X. Navarro and A. Casals
Bioprosthesis Control: Human-Machine Interaction Problem 558
Andrzej Woiczowski and Tomasz Suchodolski
EMG and MMG Signal Fusion for Dexterous Hand Prosthesis Control 561
Andrzej Woiczowski and Pawel Prociow
Chapter 10. Socio-Economic Issues
10.1 Service Delivery
Review: Assistive Technology for the Benefit ofUsers and Carers 569
Ase Brandt, Niels E. Ebbeh0j, Steen Bengtsson and Nils Fallentin
Flexible Responses Within Rigid Systems: AT Assessment & Acquisitionin Ireland & US 573
Dawn Duffin, Caren Sax and Marcia Scherer
The DAT Service, an Integrated Approach to Improve Independence at Home 579
Renzo Andrich, Valerio Gower and Rosa Maria Converti
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Corte Roncati: An Example ofInnovation in AT Service Delivery and
Inclusive Building584
Massimiliano Malavasi, Claudio Bitelli andEvert-Jan Hoogei-werf
The Availability of Assistive Technology and the Related Services in
Central Hospitals in Finland 589
Outi Toytdri
An Approach for the Provision of Assistive Technology for People with
Intellectual Disabilities 593
Dick van der Pijl, Manon Verdonschot andLeon Adriaens
Quality ofLife, Accessibility and Liveable Home Environments: A Recent
Service Delivery Initiative in Emilia Romagna 598
Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf, Claudio Bitelli, VivianaBrandon,
Lucia Sciuto andDevis Trioschi
10.2 Ethical Issues
Who Determines the Ethics of AT Research? 605
Peter Cudd, Bryan Boyle and MarkHawley
Ethics and Assistive Technology Development - Project Workers'
Experiences with Continuous Ethical Review 610
Marjo Raithala, Georg Edelmayer, Pdivi Topo and Wolfgang Zagler
Privacy Matters and Functionality in Ambient Supportive Technologies;Mobile Telephone Tased Activity Monitoring Systems 615
Mathijs Soede, Frank Vlaskamp, Harry Knops and Robert Childs
10.3 Education in AT
Guidelines for Lifelong Learning in AT 623
Evert-Jan Hoogerwerfand Ann Gresswell
MSc in Assistive Technology at King's College London: 1999-2007 628
Ruth E. Mayagoitia, Donna Cowan, Alan Turner-Smith and
Sheila Kitchen
Education and Training in Assistive Technology in Slovakia 633
Alena Galajdovd and DuSan Simsik
10.4 New Assistive Technology Initiatives
A Novel Model in Assistive Technology 641
Luis Azevedo, Julio Ahascal andRamon Ceres
GOMS Models to Evaluate the Quality of an User Interface for Disabled Users 646
Martin Schrepp andAnnett Hardt
Domotics, Robotics and Remote-Assistance for All 651
Enrique Varela Couceiro
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Chapter 11. Assistive Technology Outcomes
Cost of Individual Assistive Technology Programme: A Population Study 657
Renzo Andrich andAntonio Caracciolo
Profile and Development Prospects of Assistive Technology Centres in Italy 662
Renzo Andrich
Working with Market Forces, Increasing Awareness of Assistive Technologyto a New Audience, the LifeTec Queensland Story 667
Michele Barry
Two Drops of Self-Efficacy ofWheelchair Users: Is the Manual Wheelchair
Necessary for Muscular Dystrophy Patients? 671
Rumi Hirabayashi, Mamoru Iwabuchi, Kenryu Nakamura,
Rie Fukumoto and E.A. Draffcm
A Lifetime AT Outcome Measurement Scale: The Impact of a Computerfor People with Muscular Dystrophy 676
Mamoru Iwabuchi, Rumi Hirabayashi, Kenryu Nakamura,
Rie Fukumoto and E.A. Draffan
The Role ofAccessibility and Assistive Technology in Remodelled Extra
Care Housing: 10 Case Studies in the UK 681
Ruth E. Mayagoitia, Els van Boxstael, Hedieh Wojgani, Fay Wright,
Anthea Tinker and Julienne Hanson
Evidence Based Introduction of AT - A Disaster or a Winning Concept? 686
Jan Persson
Cost-Effectiveness of Four-Wheeled Walkers 691
Jan Persson, Gunn Hellbom andMagnus Husberg
Systematic Review of Mobility Devices Outcomes 696
Anna-Liisa Salminen, Ase Brandt, Kersti Samuelsson,
Outi Toytdri and Antti Malmivaara
Assistive Technology in Australia: Economic Analyses from a User
Standpoint - Methodological Implications 700
Ingrid Schraner, Agata Molenda, Natasha Layton and Lloyd Walker
Chapter 12. Information and Communication Technologies for
Assistive Technology
12.1 Mobile Technology
MAPPED: A Portable and Accessible Journey Planner for Wheelchair
Users in Urban Environments 707
Bryan Boyle, Hugh 0 Neill, Bob Allen, Gary Randall and Tony Brown
Helpiphone: A Successful Case of Technology Transfer 715
Luca Fanucci, David Giusti, Roberto Roncella,
Andrea Scebba and Giulio Vaccari
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Personal Health Monitoring System (PHS) for Patients with Long TermConditions
Jeremy R.L, Nettle, Christofer Toamazou and Keith Errey
SensorPhone: Mobile Telephone Based Activity Monitoring SystemFrank Vlaskamp, Robert Childs, Bas Lemmens, Hans Nelissen,
Entile Arnoldussen and Thijs Soede
The Personal Electronic Healthcare Record
Frank Vlaskamp andAdrie Dumay
Design of a Temperature Wireless Sensor for Human Body for Medical
ApplicationsDaniel Pardo, Alexander Vaz, Aritz Ubarretxena, Jose Angel Ibarbia,Andres Garcia-Alonso and Roc Berenguer
12.2 Remote Services
An "Assistance Over IP" Network for Monitoring and Support ofDailyLiving Activities
Paolo Ciampolini, Ilaria De Munari, Guido Matrella,Ferdinando Grossi and Valentino Bianchi
Online Advocacy - User Experience and Evaluation
Gerald Craddock, Alex Stankovic, Trish Mackeogh and Marcia Scherer
The ARTEMIS System: Implementing Remote Assessment for the ATNeeds ofEnd Users
Hugh O 'Neill, Bryan Boyle and Bob Allen
ENABLE - A Wrist Worn Device with Integrated Accessible Services to
Support Old People Living Independently and Safely at Home
Paul Panek, Georg Edelmayer, David Oliver, Martin Maguire,Rachel McCrindle, John Nissen, Gerhard Nussbaum,Qldrich Stanek, Christina Victor and Wolfgang L. Zagler
Evaluation of a System to Deliver Remote Support to Users of PC BasedAssistive Technology Products
Paul Panek, Christian Beck and Wolfgang L, Zagler
The Development and Implementation of Care at a Distance by Means ofVideo Communication
Charles G. Willems and Frank J. M. Vlaskamp
Chapter 13. Design for All
13.1 Product and Environment Accessibility
The Importance ofthe Inclusion ofIntegral Accessibility Concepts inLeisure Areas and Playgrounds
R. Barbera, R. Poveda, J.M. Belda-Lois, J.M. Baydal, F. Molld,J, Navarro, P. Vera and R. Dejoz
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Strategies for Adapting Mobile Phone Devices for Use by Disabled People 780
N.A. Hine, F. Petersen and E, Zetterstrom
Intergram, an User-Centered Design Process 786
Begoha Losada, Jabier Martinez and David Lopez
Tic Tac Toe - Mainstream Games Accessibility: Guidelines and Examples 791
Roland Ossmann, Klaus Miesenberger andDominique Archambault
Universal Design Guideline to Accommodate Disabled Occupants 796
Antika Sawadsri
Accessible Card Games for Visually Impaired Players 802
Alexis Sepchat, Nicolas Monmarche and Mohamed Slimane
13.2 User Involvement
User and Carer Involvement in the Development of Assistive Technologyfor People with Dementia 809
Inger Hagen and Sidsel Bjorneby
The Users' Role in ATM Evaluation Methodology 815
Leonor Moniz Pereira and Cristina Espadinha
Towards a Living Lab for Old People and Their Carers as Co-Creators of
Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) Technologies and Applications 821
Paul Panek, Marjo Rauhala and Wolfgang L. Zagler
User Requirements as Crucial Determinants for the Development ofNew
Technological Solutions in Elderly Care - Exemplified in an European Project 826
Barbara Prazak, Andreas Hochgatterer, Torhild Holthe and
Stale Walderhaug
Users' Information Needs in Accessible Public Transport 831
Christian Biihler, Rainer Wallbruch, JosefBecker,Helmut Heck and Dirk Sischka
Chapter 14. Access to Information Society and HMI
14.1 Computer Access
Evaluating Accessibility of Educational Software: The Proposal ofthe
Italian GLIC Study Group 839
Serenella Besio
Accessibility of Educational Software: From the Technical to the User's
Point ofView 844
Serenella Besio and Lucia Ferlino
Accessibility Interface for Video Games 850
Guillaume Lepicard, Nadine Vigouroux and Frederic Vella
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Investigation ofNavigation Routes ofAvarage Children and Those with
Mild Intellectual Disabilities
Rita Mdtrai and Cecilia Sik-Lanyi
Validity ofFitts'Law for Disabled Motor PeopleFrederic Vella and Nadine Vigouronx
NavigAbile: Services and Methodologies for Internet Exploitation by Peoplewith Commiinicational and Cognitive Disabilities
Leopoldo Ferre, Maria Bulgheroni andAngelo Scacco
14.2 Human Machine Interaction
Performance Comparison of Different Scanning Systems Using a Simulator
Pradipta Biswas and Peter Robinson
Control of2DOF Periferal Devices by Means ofIntuitive and ErgonomicHead Movements
M. Bureau, C. Rodriguez-de-Pablo, J.M. Azkoitia, G. Eizmendi,I. Manterola, M. Perez andJ. Medina
The Web as an Interface for Universal Users and an Ideal Tool for AccessibleInteraction with Different Environments
Lonrdes Gonzalez Perea and Jose Angel Martinez Usero
Control of a Two-Axis Artificial Limb by Means ofa Pulse Width
Modulated Brain Switch
Gemot R. Miiller-Putz, ReinholdScherer and Gert Pflirtscheller
The Effect ofan Avatar in Natural Interaction
Mari Feli Gonzalez, Cristina Buiza, Igone Etxebetria,Jose Javier Yangiias, Amalia Ortiz, Maria Del Puy Carretero,David Oyarzun and Nestor Garay-Vitoria
Improving Communication and Information Accessibility Using AvatarTechnologies
Hans van Balkom, Richard Tanke, Ben Elsendoorn, Han Frowein,Eline Rikken, Margriet Verlinden andInge Zwitserlood
14.3 Web Accessibility
A Web Site Migration Support Tool to Reach European Accessibility StandardsSonia Colas, Nicolas Momnarche, Dominique Burger andMohamedSlimane
Accessibility ofPortuguese Public Universities' SitesCristina Espadinha andLeonor Moniz Pereira
Combining Empirical and Theoretical Methods to Enhance Large ScaleWeb Accessibility Monitoring Results
Christian Biihler, Helmut Heck, Annika Nietzio,Jenny Craven andMikael Snaprud
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Accessibility ofBusiness Web Applications 922
Annett Hardt and Martin Schrepp
Are the WEB Sites Barrier-Free, if They Are Not, How Many of the Sites
Are Barrier Free?_
927
Cecilia Sik Ldnyi, Sdndor Forrai, Nora Czank andAgnes Hajgatd
PISTA ACCESIBILIDAD, an Online Tool for Accesibility Evaluation of
Web Portals 933
Juan Antonio Cuesta and Carlos de la Cruz
How Web Accessibility Guidelines Apply to Design for the Ageing Population 937
Shadi Abou-Zahra
Author Index 943