NDLI: A voice-based input system for embedded applications with constrained operating conditions

Content Provider	ACM Digital Library
Author	Kapoor, Dhruv Pandey, Maulishree Bangar, Harshit Yammiyavar, Pradeep
Abstract	This paper presents a voice-based input mechanism for embedded applications with limited computing power and requiring only a small set of inputs, but with the user constrained in not being able to user her or his hands. The requirement of designing for embedded systems, which places a strict upper limit on available computing power, in addition to the restriction on haptic feedback, makes designing a suitable interface a unique challenge. The proposed solution relies on an ingenious extension of Voice Activity Detection providing inherent disturbance immunity, and incorporates feedback to the user to make selection of the input easier. This input scheme is being tested for a unique system for cleansing immobile patients via nozzle-fitted gloves worn by an operator on both hands. The design calls for the operator being able to control the flow of soap, water, or a stream of hot air from the nozzles, even with both hands engaged in cleaning the patient using the gloves.
Starting Page	111
Ending Page	114
Page Count	4
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781450313322
DOI	10.1145/2441955.2441985
Language	English
Publisher	Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Publisher Date	2013-02-23
Publisher Place	New York
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Subject Keyword	Embedded systems Auditory feedback Patient-cleaning system Speech input
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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A voice-based input system for embedded applications with constrained operating conditions