2012, vol. 2, núm. 1

 

Summary

  • Improving the accessibility at home: implementation of a domotic application using a p300-based brain computer interface system 

    Corralejo Palacios, Rebeca; Hornero Sánchez, Roberto; Álvarez González, Daniel; Martín González, Laura (Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2012)
    Article
    Open Access
    The aim of this study was to develop a Brain Computer Interface (BCI) application to control domotic devices usually present at home. Previous studies have shown that people with severe disabilities, both physical and ...

  • Journal of Accessibility and Design for All 

    Unknown author (Càtedra d'Accessibilitat, 2012)
    Article
    Open Access
    This volume 2, number 1 of the Journal of Accessibility and Design for All comprises a selection of papers presented at the IV International Congress on Design, Research Networks, and Technology for all held in Madrid, ...

  • Developing an accessible video player 

    Rodríguez Soler, Juan José (Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2012)
    Article
    Open Access
    Online Channels in financial institutions allows customers with disabilities to access services in a convenient way for them. However, one of the current challenges of this sector is to improve web accessibility and to ...

  • Predictive system text entry controlled by accelerometer with any body part 

    Gómez, Isabel; Anaya, Pablo; Cabrera, Rafael; Rivera, Octavio; Molina, Alberto (Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2012)
    Article
    Open Access
    This paper presents an update of DasherUS, a predictive text system controlled by an accelerometer. The DasherUS software can be installed in any computer and it becomes faster with its use. Thanks to the calibration ...

  • A sensitive technology for a sensitive challenge 

    Dodo, Audrey (Càtedra d'Accessibilitat, 2012)
    Article
    Open Access
    This paper deals with technology and its applications for an ageing population. It aims at discussing the issues raised by such a relationship and highlights healthcare-related designs. It questions the notion of product ...

  • Rehabilitation of patients with motor disabilities using computer vision based techniques 

    Reyes-Amaro, Alejandro; Fadraga-González, Yanet; Vera-Pérez, Oscar Luis; Domínguez-Campillo, Elizabeth; Nodarse-Ravelo, Jenny; Mesejo-Chiong, Alejandro; Moyà-Alcover, Biel; Jaume-i-Capó, Antoni (Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2012)
    Article
    Open Access
    In this paper we present details about the implementation of computer vision based applications for the rehabilitation of patients with motor disabilities. The applications are conceived as serious games, where the ...

  • Use of robotics as a learning aid for disabled children 

    Freire Bastos, Teodiano; Valadão, Carlos; Bôrtole, Magdo (Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2012)
    Article
    Open Access
    Severe disabled children have little chance of environmental and social exploration and discovery, and due to this lack of interaction and independency, it may lead to an idea that they are unable to do anything by themselves. ...

  • Robotics for social welfare 

    Fernández Cossío, Lucía; López Salvador, Jesús Manuel; Fínez Martínez, Sergio (Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2012)
    Article
    Open Access
    Supported by developments in the field of social robotics, virtual worlds and ICT tools it is possible to build new solutions in health and welfare. Two projects are described in this article. They are intended to improve ...