An Adjustable Integrated Pointing Device Driver to Help People with Disabilities Improve their Computer Pointing Efficiency

Abstract:

In this paper we propose a novel Adjustable Integrating Pointing device Driver (AIPDD) using software technology to redesign mouse driver to integrate the functions of commercial pointing devices to help them to effectively utilize commercial pointing devices to operate computers. In contrast with the latest studies, the software-based AIPDD has the following benefits. (a) It does not require additional hardware cost and circuit preservation. (b) It supports all commercial pointing devices with standard interfaces of a computer, including PS/2, USB and wireless interfaces. (c) It can integrate unlimited devices simultaneously. (d) It is adjustable in real time. In summary, the AIPDD has the benefits of flexibility, low cost, high efficiency and high device compatibility. Keywords: Disabled, Computer pointing device, Mouse Integrate pointing device driver

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 563)
• Pages: 407-410
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.563.407
• Online since: May 2014
• Authors: Ching Tien Shih*, Ching Hsiang Shih
• Keywords: Computer Pointing Device, Disabled, Mouse Integrate Pointing Device Driver

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