ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION AND TRAINING CENTER

辅助技术探索与培训中心

• 批准号: 2713919
• 负责人: JO E FLEMING
• 金额: $ 10万
• 依托单位: ORCCA TECHNOLOGY, INC.
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 1998
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 1998-09-30 至 1999-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/2713919
• 关键词: assistive device /technology; human subject; interactive multimedia; method development; training

This project will design, develop, and evaluate an Assistive Technology Exploration and Training Center (AT Center) in the format of an interactive multimedia program to provide essential information and training about assistive technology devices and systems to consumers of this technology and to the professionals who work with them. This program will allow the user to obtain information and training on: (l) the defining features and technical characteristics of a selection of common types of assistive devices and systems; (2) the basic principles of operation of these devices and systems; (3) technical requirements and compatibility information needed to interface/integrate the devices; and, (4) potential applications and typical uses of these devices and systems. Within the AT Center will be four rooms each dedicated to a specific area of assistive technology: an Adaptive Computer Technology Room, Communications Aids Room, Adapted Environments Room, and a Seating, Positioning and Mobility Systems Room. Interactive multimedia will provide an opportunity to learn about assistive technology devices and systems using a unique set of presentation formats including 3D animation, viewing and exploring devices from all perspectives using QuickTime VR, and user-controlled, operational simulations of devices. During the six months of Phase I, a prototype will be developed that will consist of a full-working interactive CD-ROM of one of the four areas of The AT Center proposed for Phase II, the Adaptive Computer Technology Room. This prototype will be evaluated according to appropriateness of competencies included, accuracy of content, usability of the program, and effectiveness of the program as a training tool. Five major objectives will be carried out: l) Determine device categories for each room and competencies to be included in the complete AT Center program, 2) Determine content for the complete program, 3) Create multimedia components for the prototype, 4) Combine the multimedia components into an interactive program for the prototype, and 5) Evaluate the prototype version of the program. This program will provide a low-cost, convenient and effective alternative for the many individuals who need information and training on the operation and uses of assistive technology devices and systems but do not have access to the required assistive technology equipment or expertise. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS: The commercial potential for this program is indicated by: (l) large number of individuals with disabilities; (2) many organizations and agencies who are mandated to provide assistive technology services; (3) many university training programs in special education, allied health sciences, engineering, rehabilitation counseling, medicine and nursing; (4) the growing need for in-service training and information; (5) many facilities such as assistive technology centers, libraries, and public computer access laboratories. This list, and the demographic information given below, indicates that there exists a large professional, institutional and organizational market for this product.

这个项目将设计，开发和评估一个辅助技术 探索和培训中心（AT中心）的形式， 交互式多媒体节目，提供基本信息， 向消费者提供关于辅助技术设备和系统的培训， 这项技术和与他们一起工作的专业人士。这个程序 将允许用户获得以下方面的信息和培训：（l） 定义功能和技术特点的选择共同的 辅助器具和系统的类型;（2）基本原则 这些设备和系统的操作;（3）技术要求和 连接/集成器械所需的兼容性信息;以及， (4)这些装置和系统的潜在应用和典型用途。 在AT中心内将有四个房间，每个房间专用于一个特定区域 辅助技术：适应性计算机技术室， 通信辅助室，适应环境室，和一个座位， 定位和移动系统室。交互式多媒体将 提供机会了解辅助技术设备， 系统使用一套独特的演示格式，包括3D 动画，从所有角度查看和探索设备， QuickTime VR和用户控制的设备操作模拟。 在第一阶段的六个月期间，将开发一个原型， 包括以下四个领域之一的全面互动光盘： AT中心提出的第二阶段，自适应计算机技术 房间该原型将根据以下适当性进行评估： 能力包括，内容的准确性，程序的可用性，以及 该计划作为培训工具的有效性。五大目标 将进行：l）确定每个房间的设备类别， 包括在完整的AT中心计划中的能力，2） 确定完整程序的内容，3）创建多媒体 4）将多媒体组件联合收割机组合成 原型的交互式程序，以及5）评估原型 程序的版本。该方案将提供一种低成本、方便 对于许多需要信息的人来说， 以及辅助技术设备操作和使用方面的培训 但无法获得所需的辅助技术 设备或专业知识。 拟议的商业应用： 该计划的商业潜力表明：（l）大 残疾人人数;（2）许多组织和 （三）有义务提供辅助技术服务的机构; 许多大学在特殊教育、联合健康 科学、工程、康复咨询、医学和护理; (4)对在职培训和信息的需求日益增长;（5）许多 辅助技术中心、图书馆和公共设施等设施 计算机接入实验室这份名单和人口统计信息 下面给出的，表明存在一个大的专业， 机构和组织市场。