A practical system for hands-off computer interaction based on electromyogram (EMG)/eye gaze tracking (EGT)
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Electrical Engineering
First Advisor's Name
Armando Barreto
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Kang Yen
Third Advisor's Name
Jean Andrian
Date of Defense
11-25-2002
Abstract
Effective interaction with personal computers is a basic requirement for many of the functions that are performed in our daily lives. With the rapid emergence of the Internet and the World Wide Web, computers have become one of the premier means of communication in our society. Unfortunately, these advances have not become equally accessible to physically handicapped individuals. In reality, a significant number of individuals with severe motor disabilities, due to a variety of causes such as Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Amyothrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), etc., may not be able to utilize the computer mouse as a vital input device for computer interaction.
The purpose of this research was to further develop and improve an existing alternative input device for computer cursor control to be used by individuals with severe motor disabilities. This thesis describes the development and the underlying principle for a practical hands-off human-computer interface based on Electromyogram (EMG) signals and Eye Gaze Tracking (EGT) technology compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system (OS). Results of the software developed in this thesis show a significant improvement in the performance and usability of the EMG/EGT cursor control HCI.
Identifier
FI13101594
Recommended Citation
Al-Masri, Eyhab Hamdi, "A practical system for hands-off computer interaction based on electromyogram (EMG)/eye gaze tracking (EGT)" (2002). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1071.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1071
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