A novel position sensors-controlled computer mouse for the disabled

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 types of work, such as a computer operator. The increase of opportunity to do a job for the disabled would help them live independently.