Electronic Memory and Prompting Aids

Electronic Memory and Prompting Aids

Dr. Sherril YorkOklahoma ABLE Tech

Dr. Therese WillkommATECH Services

Why Are We Here?Why Are We Here?

Describe a variety of electronic memory and prompting aids currently available

Explore features of these devices and how to manipulate those features for use by persons with disabilities

Types of Memory AidsTypes of Memory Aids

Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)General purpose remindersMedication remindersWatchesSmartphones

What Are PDAs?What Are PDAs?

Electronic organizersSmall handheld computers

PDAs and User ChallengesPDAs and User Challenges

Fine MotorSmall device

Small controls

VisionSmall screen

Small identifiers

HearingAuditory alarms only

MemoryDevice lossNavigationData entry

Types of PDAsTypes of PDAs

Handhelds and PalmsKeyboard basedVoice interfacedBraille based

Features of PDAsFeatures of PDAs

SizeData EntryOperating SystemsDisplaySoftware-Personal Information

Management (PIM)

SizeSize

Handheld--larger, heavierPalm--smaller, lighterLaptop--e.g., Dana

Data EntryData EntryData Entry

Touchpad/stylus (Palms, Pocket PC)

Keyboard (Treo, Dana, added keyboards)

Operating SystemsOperating Systems

Palm OSMost current v.5.2

Palm, works both platforms

Microsoft Pocket PC 2002

PocketPC, Windows only

DisplaysDisplays

Color/monochromePixel resolutionReflective or backlitWriting surface

PIMPIM

Calendar or date bookContact or address bookTo do list/diaryReminders and alarmsMemos and note taking

PIMPIM

Calendar or date book

Contacts/address book

Organizing TasksOrganizing Tasks

To Do ListPriorities

Due dates

Completion tasks

Reminders and AlarmsReminders and Alarms

System alarms and soundsCalendar reminders

Audio

Visual

Tactile

Entering DataEntering Data

On screen keyboardSpecial writing areas and alphabetsHandwriting recognition InfraRedExternal keyboardsVoice recording

On screen KeyboardOn screen Keyboard

Memo or Note takingMemo or Note taking

Transcriber

Letter recognizer

Block recognizer

Graffiti

Graffiti II

JOT

External KeyboardsExternal Keyboards

Recording CapabilitiesRecording Capabilities

                                                     

Third party softwareThird party software

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Software AccessoriesSoftware Accessories

TealMagnify (Palm OS only)FatFingerJot Complete Word CompleteBugMe IBM Embedded ViaVoice or PDSay

Hardware AccessoriesHardware Accessories

MagnifiersClip-on

Free standing

Voice OrganizersVoice Organizers

General RemindersGeneral Reminders

Shake Awake silent alarm clock

Medication RemindersMedication Reminders

Talking Rx

Pillbox Timer

ReferencesReferences

http://www.biausa.org/Pages/AT/http://www.uiowa.edu/infotech/Solutions

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http://www.howstuffworks.com/