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Jun 14, 2015
The ALS Association 2014 Clinical Conference Phoenix, AZ
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Alisa Brownlee, ATP [email protected]
Google Glass for People with [email protected]
Twitter: @alsassistivetecBlog: http://alsassistivetechnology.blogspot.com
Facebook: Alisa Brownlee ALS Pinterest: Alisa Brownlee
Alisa Brownlee, ATP [email protected]
What is Google Glass?• Google Glass is a wearable computer with an
optical head-mounted display (OHMD) that is being developed by Google in the Project Glass research and development project, with a mission of producing a mass-market ubiquitous computer.
• Google Glass displays information in a smartphone-like hands-free format that can communicate with the Internet via natural language voice commands.
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Explorer Program
• Testers are called “explorers”• Need to apply to Google and explain what you
want to do with the Glass• Current price $1,600
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Internet/ Cell Phone access
• Can be hooked up to Wifi• Can be used as a bluetooth• Can be paired with a iPhone/Android and
phone is used a “hot spot” so Glass is accessible where there is 3G access
• People can call, text, and get on internet via Glass
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Google for People with Disabilities
• At the moment, Glass can only be used if a person can:– Swipe and tap the side of the Glass• Need arm and finger function
– Give clear, vocal commands to Glass• Can’t be used with dysarathic speech
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Potential for People with ALS• Could be used throughout the course of the
illness• Won’t have to change assistive technology as
disease progresses
• Downside – won’t be covered by insurance
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Replace eye gaze systems
Not subject to natural light so can be used outside, under a sky light, etc…
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Can be used anywhere • Small and easy to transport – i.e. used in car,
in hospital setting, clinic appts, etc..
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Apps
• As Glass becomes more mainstream, there will be apps developed to help people with disabilities
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• Alisa Brownlee– [email protected]– Facebook: Alisa Brownlee ALS– Pinterest: Alisa Brownlee– Twitter: alsassistivetec
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