Eye-gaze access to AAC technology for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Laura J. Ball; Amy S. Nordness; Susan K. Fager; Katie Kersch; Brianae Mohr; Gary L. Pattee; David R. Beukelman

Eye-gaze access to AAC technology for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Laura J. Ball, Amy S. Nordness, Susan K. Fager, Katie Kersch, Brianae Mohr, Gary L. Pattee, David R. Beukelman

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe a group of individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis training and using the Eye-gaze Response Interface Computer Aid (ERICA) with Type & Talk or LifeMate 1.1 communication software. Fifteen people with ALS participated in the study, and all but one successfully used the ERICA as his or her primary communication device. The sole participant who discontinued use experienced the onset of impaired eyelid control during training. Results indicate that the ERICA was used to support a number of different communication functions, such as face-to-face interaction (100%), group communication (43%), phone calls (71%), e-mail (79%), and Internet access (86%). In an effort to optimize eye-gaze tracking to support communication, a number of environmental, positioning, and calibration adjustments are reported.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	11-23
Number of pages	13
Journal	Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology
Volume	18
Issue number	3
State	Published - Sep 2010

Keywords

AAC
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Eye tracking
Eye-gaze access
Speech generating devices

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Otorhinolaryngology
Rehabilitation
Speech and Hearing

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Eye-gaze access to AAC technology for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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