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  • HeadBanger: Controlling Switchable Software with Head Gesture

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HeadBanger: controlling switchable software with head gesture

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Published
<mark>Journal publication date</mark>10/03/2016
<mark>Journal</mark>Journal of Assistive Technologies
Issue number1
Volume10
Number of pages9
Pages (from-to)2-10
Publication StatusPublished
<mark>Original language</mark>English

Abstract


Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to present a novel non-contact method of using head movement to control software without the need for wearable devices.

Design/methodology/approach
– A webcam and software are used to track head position. When the head is moved through a virtual target, a keystroke is simulated. The system was assessed by participants with impaired mobility using Sensory Software’s Grid 2 software as a test platform.

Findings
– The target user group could effectively use this system to interact with switchable software.

Practical implications
– Physical head switches could be replaced with virtual devices, reducing fatigue and dissatisfaction.

Originality/value
– Using a webcam to control software using head gestures where the participant does not have to wear any specialised technology or a marker. This system is shown to be of benefit to motor impaired participants for operating switchable software.

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This article is (c) Emerald Group Publishing and permission has been granted for this version to appear here. Emerald does not grant permission for this article to be further copied/distributed or hosted elsewhere without the express permission from Emerald Group Publishing Limited.