Challenges for Assistive TechnologyAAATE 07

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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?_

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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