assistive technology

Assistive Technology

Vanessa AllenEDAE 637 Online Technology

Dr. Andrew PageMarch 24, 2009

Quote “With over 15 years market experience,

Origin Instruments has established itself as a global provider of assistive technology enabling people with physical disabilities to access and operate computers and alternative augmentative communication (AAC) devices. The company's flagship product, HeadMouse® Extreme, has seated Origin Instruments as a leader in head-pointing technology.” –Origin Instruments Corporation

Information About Origin Instruments Corporation

“Our assistive technology products enable hands-free computer and augmentative communication device access for many disabled individuals with conditions resulting from: spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, ALS, repetitive stress injury, muscular dystrophy and other physical disabilities. The Origin Instruments offerings are provided to the market direct through our online store and through a qualified network of domestic and international channel partners.” Origin Instruments Corporation

The First Section:

HEADMOUSE EXTREME

HeadMouseHead-Controlled Wireless Computer Access.Replaces computer mouse for people who are

physically handicap and have limited use of their hands.It translates a person’s head natural

movements into proportional movements of the computer mouse pointer.

HeadMouse has a wireless optical sensor and tracks disposable target the size of a centimeter placed on the users’ forehead, glasses, and hats.

HeadMouse 2Users head motions controlled the mouse pointer.HeadMouse Extreme resolution is controlled to

the minimum pixel perfect computer display.This allows users to perform such tasks as

graphics, CAD, drawing and even gaming.It is powered by a host device through a USB

connection and no special software is required.Integrated electronic tilt sensor can easily mount

anyway.HeadMouse can be used with other adaptive

switches such as: Sip/Puff and Beam.

HeadMouse 3

It can also be used in conjunction with Softype or KeyStrokes on-screen keyboards, which HeadMouse provides head controlled access for the user’s keyboard and mouse.

Mounts are available for flat panel displays, notebook computer and Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices.

HeadMouse Extreme Photos

Section Two:

SIP AND PUFF

Sip and Puff

Ideal for people with limited or no motor capability enabling them to operate augmentative, computers, environmental control systems and devices accessed or controlled by scanning.

Used for wheel chair navigation.People with severe motor disabilities can

easily activate control over devices through a simple “sip” and/or puff into a mouth tube.

Sip and Puff Product Line

Following are two photos which show the Sip and Puff Product Line.

Sip and Puff Product Photos

Section Three:

BEAM

BeamWireless Switch Transmitter

Uses low powered infrared light to communicate with HeadMouse or Swifty just like a television remote control.

Built-in receiver to HeadMouse Extreme and located near one of the HeadMouse logos behind a small window.

Beam is used by those who operate with adaptive switches and want to break the hard connection between the switch and the HeadMouse.

BEAM

CitationOrigin Instruments Corporation –Assistive

Technology Productshttp://orin.com/access/