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Text input with foot gestures using the myo armband

  • Silesian University of Technology

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Abstract

This article describes the study in the area of alternative text entry. The aim of the project was to use the Myo band to detect foot gestures using EMG or acceleration signals for the special needs of people with physical disabilities. The Myo controller in the form of a band attached to the leg below the calf is responsible for detecting signals of a change in muscle tension. It can also be applied directly to the foot and measure the change in acceleration caused by the movement of the foot. Myo sends data to the application that uses it to control the virtual keyboard. The research confirmed that foot gestures allowed the user to enter text. The results obtained are comparable to other methods of linear alphabet scanning.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComputers Helping People with Special Needs - 17th International Conference, ICCHP 2020, Proceedings
EditorsKlaus Miesenberger, Roberto Manduchi, Mario Covarrubias Rodriguez, Petr Penáz
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages335-342
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9783030588045
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event17th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2020 - Lecco, Italy
Duration: 9 Sept 202011 Sept 2020

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume12377 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference17th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2020
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityLecco
Period9/09/2011/09/20

Keywords

  • Foot gestures
  • Gesture controller
  • Motor disability
  • Myo armband
  • Text entry
  • Text input
  • Virtual keyboard

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Theoretical Computer Science
  • General Computer Science

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