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In this work, a system is presented, replacing the standard computer keyboard and mouse with a headband carrying piezoelectric sensors. The novel system allows the user to enter text and select on-screen objects (mouse function) by just using eye blinks. It has been tested by one disable and five able-bodied volunteers. Combined they have shown an average typing speed of 9.1 characters per minutes (CPM).
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Saif, M.B., Felzer, T. (2016). Replacement of the Standard Computer Keyboard and Mouse by Eye Blinks. In: Miesenberger, K., Bühler, C., Penaz, P. (eds) Computers Helping People with Special Needs. ICCHP 2016. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 9759. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41267-2_64
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