This research reports on the development of a
headset-type position sensors-controlled computer mouse
for the disabled. This system may serve to assist those who
suffer from spinal cord injuries or other handicaps to
operate a computer. This system is composed of three
major components: A) the position sensor module; B) the
signal-processing module; and C) a main controller, the
Intel-8951 microprocessor. This concept of design is
mainly based on the idea that the use of the position sensor
module fastened to the headset could allow the convenient
control of the operation of a computer mouse. Through
this system, the disabled are competent for some of work,
such as a computer operator. The increase of opportunity
to do a job for the disabled would help them live
independently.
Key words-Position sensors, spinal cord injury, assist,
computer mouse