CyberCoach: Keeping People with Memory Disabilities Employed and Independent

项目摘要/摘要 拟议的“网络教练”系统将帮助有记忆缺陷的人完成与以下方面有关的任务 就业和独立生活。CyberCoach将增加终端之间的通信量 使用者(记忆缺陷者)、康复专业人员(S)、关心的家人/朋友和雇主。 主要的用户界面是语音，CyberCoach使用合成或录制的语音输出和 用于输入的语音识别。标准计算机作为基本单元(集线器)和标准手机， 图片/文本电话、PDA电话或平板/膝上型计算机可以用作用户的远程单元 (终端)。使用这一方法，提供了大量的信息渠道和媒体。 CyberCoach充当通信枢纽，将信息发送或转发给其他合适的 参与者。当与PDA电话或其他基于计算机的终端一起使用时，CyberCoach不会 取而代之的是增强已有的认知假体“提醒”程序。《环球报》 将开发定位系统以及创新的记忆假体，提供 协助回忆信息。使用新的语音服务器技术将使这一价格非常实惠 另类选择。在第二阶段，将进一步开发该系统，接受非禁用和非禁用的用户测试 记忆障碍的受试者。为了确定其有效性，最终的系统将接受更大的测试 让目标人群参与实际就业和独立生活环境。

Project Summary/Abstract The proposed "CyberCoach" system will help persons with memory deficits perform tasks related to employment and independent living. CyberCoach will increase the amount of communication among the end user (person with a memory deficit), rehabilitation professional(s), concerned family/friends, and employer. The primary user interface is speech, with the CyberCoach using synthesized or recorded speech output and speech recognition for input. A standard computer serves as the base unit (Hub) and standard cell phones, picture/text phones, PDA phones, or Tablet/Laptop computers can serve as the user's remote units (Terminals). Using this approach, a large variety of information channels and media are made available. CyberCoach serves as a communication hub, originating or relaying information to other appropriate participants. When used with a PDA phone or some other computer-based Terminal, CyberCoach will not replace, but rather augment cognitive prosthetic "reminder" programs already available. The global positioning system will be exploited for use as well as an innovative memory prosthetic that provides assistance recalling information. Utilization of new speech server technology will make this a very affordable alternative. In Phase II, the system will be further developed, subjected to user tests with non-disabled and memory-disabled subjects. To determine its efficacy, the resulting system will be subjected to a larger test involving the targeted population in actual employment and independent-living settings.