Assistive Technology Exploration and Training Center

辅助技术探索与培训中心

• 批准号: 6521120
• 负责人: JO E FLEMING
• 金额: $ 33.21万
• 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 2004-05-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/6521120
• 关键词: assistive device /technology; clinical research; computer assisted patient care; computer program /software; computer simulation; computer system design /evaluation; human subject; interactive multimedia; training

DESCRIPTION (Applicant's Abstract): This project will design, develop, and evaluate an interactive multimedia program to provide information and training on assistive technology. In order to match an individual who has a disability with the appropriate assistive technology, it is necessary that all individuals involved have knowledge and skills related to characteristics and operation of the technology. This program will allow the user to obtain information and training on: 1) defining features and technical characteristics of a selection of categories of assistive technology; 2) basic principles of operation of these devices and systems; 3) technical requirements and compatibility information needed to interface/integrate the devices and systems; and, 4) potential applications and typical uses of these devices and systems. The program will use a metaphor of a community-based Assistive Technology (AT) Center. Within the AT Center will be four rooms each dedicated to a specific area of assistive technology: Adaptive Computer Technology Room, Communication Technology Room, Environmental Adaptations Room, and Mobility and Seating Room. Within each room, the user will be presented with a selection of 3D images depicting a representative set of assistive technology devices and systems. Interactive multimedia will provide an opportunity to learn about this assistive technology, using a unique set of presentation technologies which will enhance the learning experience through: interactive user control of the program content and sequence of presentation; viewing high-resolution photographic images and 3D objects; viewing 3D animations of device configuration and functioning; user manipulation and three-dimensional viewing of both modeled representations and photographs of real devices using QuickTime VR technology (Apple Computer); digital video presentation of device configuration and potential uses; access to the Internet for more information about specific products and program updates; summaries of information that can be sent to a printer; user-controlled, operational simulations of a selection of assistive devices and systems; and embedded competency assessment. The 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 expertise or equipment. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION: The commercial potential for this program is indicated by: (1) large numbers 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 inservice 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.

描述（申请人的摘要）：该项目将设计，开发， 评估交互式多媒体程序，以提供信息和培训 关于辅助技术的。为了匹配一个残疾人 有了适当的辅助技术，所有人都有必要 参与者具有与特性和操作相关的知识和技能， 技术。该程序将允许用户获取信息， 关于以下方面的培训：1）确定选择的特点和技术特征 2）辅助技术的基本操作原则; 这些设备和系统; 3）技术要求和兼容性 接口/集成设备和系统所需的信息;以及，4） 这些装置和系统的潜在应用和典型用途。的 该计划将使用基于社区的辅助技术（AT）的隐喻 中心在AT中心内，将有四个房间，每个房间专用于一个特定的 辅助技术领域：自适应计算机技术室，通信 技术室、环境适应室、行动和起居室。 在每个房间内，将向用户呈现3D图像的选择 描绘了一组有代表性的辅助技术设备和系统。 交互式多媒体将提供一个了解这一点的机会 辅助技术，使用一套独特的演示技术， 将通过以下方式增强学习体验： 节目内容和演示顺序;观看高分辨率 摄影图像和3D对象;查看设备的3D动画 配置和功能;用户操作和三维查看 使用QuickTime的真实的设备的建模表示和照片 VR技术（苹果电脑）;设备的数字视频演示 配置和潜在用途;访问互联网了解更多信息 有关特定产品和计划更新的信息; 被发送到打印机;用户控制的，操作模拟的选择 辅助设备和系统;以及嵌入式能力评估。的 该计划将提供一个低成本，方便和有效的替代方案， 许多人需要有关操作和使用的信息和培训， 辅助技术设备和系统，但无法获得所需的 辅助技术专业知识或设备。 拟定商业应用： 这一方案的商业潜力表现在：（1）大量残疾人;（2）许多组织和机构被授权提供辅助技术服务;（3）许多大学在特殊教育、联合健康科学、工程、康复咨询、医学和护理方面的培训方案;（4）对在职培训和信息的需求日益增长;（5）辅助技术中心、图书馆和公共计算机访问实验室等许多设施。这份清单以及下面给出的人口统计信息表明，该产品存在着巨大的专业、机构和组织市场。