Judge, S. orcid.org/0000-0001-5119-8094, Hawley, M.S. orcid.org/0000-0002-2349-4491, Cunningham, S. et al. (1 more author) (2015) What is the potential for context aware communication aids? Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology, 39 (7). pp. 448-453. ISSN 0309-1902
Abstract
Use of voice output communication aids (VOCAs) can be a very effective strategy to assist people with speech impairments in communicating. Despite this, people who use communication aids often express frustration with VOCAs-desiring devices that are simpler, quicker and more effective to use. Whilst it is not possible to resolve all these issues with technology, it is argued that significant progress can be made. The use of contextual information is one development that could improve the simplicity and effectiveness of communication aid design. Improving the effectiveness of communication aids, including through the use of context support, is a goal of the NIHR Devices for Dignity Assistive Technology Theme. This discussion paper examines the potential for creating 'context aware' communication aids. Three projects in which the authors have been involved are described to illustrate different approaches to the use of contextual information.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2015 Taylor & Francis. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | AAC; NLG; NLP; communication aid; context; Communication Aids for Disabled; Equipment Design; Humans; Natural Language Processing; Needs Assessment; Speech Disorders; United Kingdom |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > Department of Human Communication Sciences (Sheffield) The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Health and Related Research (Sheffield) > ScHARR - Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number BARNSLEY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST UNSPECIFIED BARNSLEY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST None BARNSLEY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST VIVOCA2 BARNSLEY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SPECS NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH RESEARCH UNSPECIFIED BRITISH SOCIETY OF AUDIOLOGY None |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 23 Feb 2017 15:38 |
Last Modified: | 17 Apr 2017 12:09 |
Published Version: | http://doi.org/10.3109/03091902.2015.1088091 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.3109/03091902.2015.1088091 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:110161 |