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US9153227B2 - System and method for making an electronic handheld device more accessible to a disabled person - Google Patents
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An electronic handheld device is described having an options module for providing a user with at least one option in the handheld device, each option associated with an enabling mode of operation of the handheld device. The device also includes an enabling module for implementing, in response to a particular option being selected by a user, an associated enabling mode of operation. Each enabling mode of operation makes the handheld device more accessible to a person having a corresponding disability.
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/204,294, filed Sep. 4, 2008, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/063,561, filed Feb. 24, 2005. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/063,561 has been abandoned. The entire contents of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/204,294 and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/063,561 are hereby incorporated by reference.
Embodiments described herein relate to the operation of an electronic handheld device.
Mobile communication devices, or electronic handheld devices, are becoming ubiquitous in our society. Such devices can provide telephone, email, and Internet access, resulting in ever increasing mobile communication capabilities.
While generally helping people remain connected, there is one group of persons for whom the services provided by handheld devices have lagged behind. In particular, disabled persons have limited capabilities in accessing the many features provided by handheld devices. Therefore, any system or method that can make a handheld device more accessible to disabled persons would be most welcome in the field of mobile communications.
FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of an electronic handheld device;
FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the options module of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 shows a menu of general disability categories, as provided by the general menu module, and a corresponding submenu of degrees of disability, as provided by the submenu degree module, of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 shows an embodiment in which the options module of FIG. 1 provides a menu of categories associated with disabilities;
FIGS. 5A-5D show a series of displayed options for implementing an enabling mode of operation;
FIG. 6 shows a feature of an enabling mode associated with a visual impairment option;
FIG. 7 shows a feature of an enabling mode associated with a physical impairment option;
FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a mobile device in one example implementation;
FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a communication subsystem component of the mobile device of FIG. 8; and
FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a node of a wireless network.
Embodiments described herein are generally directed towards making the functions and features of a mobile data communication device (electronic handheld device) more accessible to a disabled person. In particular, an electronic handheld device is described having an options module for providing a user with at least one accessibility option in the handheld device, each option associated with an enabling mode of operation of the handheld device. The device also includes an enabling module for implementing, in response to a particular option being selected by a user, an associated enabling mode of operation. Each enabling mode of operation makes the handheld device accessible to a person having a corresponding disability.
In one embodiment, software associated with the options and enabling modules is preloaded into the handheld device. As used herein, the term “preloading” indicates that the installation of the options and enabling modules is performed by an installer before the consumer procures the handheld device. For example, the installation of this software may be performed during the manufacturing process of the handheld device. Alternatively, the installation of this software can be performed by a retailer. Conveniently, if this software is preloaded, the software can run during the first power up of the handheld device by the user to improve accessibility if the user is disabled.
A handheld device operating according to embodiments described herein generates in a disabled person a feeling of control and ability to perform set-up and other tasks no matter what the degree of impairment of the disabled person. As soon as a disability option is chosen, the handheld device enters an enabling mode of operation that accommodates the disabled person.
FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of an electronic handheld device 10. The handheld device 10 includes an options module 12, an enabling module 14, and storage medium 16. The electronic handheld device 10 can also include an instructions module 17. A display 18 and a speaker 19 are used to visually and audibly communicate with the user.
The options module 12 includes hardware and associated software for providing a user with at least one option in the handheld device. Each option is associated with an enabling mode of operation correlating to a disability of the person using the handheld device 10.
The enabling module 14 includes hardware and associated software for implementing the enabling mode of operation associated with the particular option selected by a user. In each such enabling mode, the handheld device 10 interacts with the user in a manner that facilitates its use by a person with a corresponding disability.
The handheld device 10 further includes storage medium 16 for storing controller instructions corresponding to the associated enabling mode of operation. Execution of the instructions results in the handheld device 10 operating in the associated enabling mode.
Most of the software associated with the options and enabling modules 12 and 14 can be preloaded into the handheld device 10. Thus, when a consumer first powers up the handheld device 10, the software of the options and enabling modules 12 and 14 runs to provide the consumer with accessibility options. Notwithstanding the preloading of most of the software associated with the options and enabling modules 12 and 14, it should be understood that some upgrades to the software may be installed at a subsequent time. For example, some upgrades can be made available to the handheld device 10 by linking the handheld device 10 to an appropriate database, such as a wireless connection to the Internet. Data may then be sent to the handheld device 10 to provide an upgrade to the software of the options and enabling modules 12 and 14.
The instruction module 17 provides instructions for installing and operating hardware of the enabling module 14 for implementing an enabling mode of operation. In addition, the instruction module 17 can provide information on where and how to procure any additional hardware that can be used to implement an enabling mode of operation. This information, together with the instructions for installing and operating, can be provided in a manner that can be understood by an individual suffering from a disability associated with the enabling mode of operation. Thus, if a “visually impaired” option has been selected by a user of the handheld device 10, for example, the information and the instructions can be provided audibly.
FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the options module 12 of FIG. 1. The options module 12 includes a general menu module 20 and a submenu degree module 22.
The general menu module 20 provides a menu of general disability categories, such as a visual disability category, a hearing disability category, a language disability, a speech disability, mental disability and/or a physical disability category. Thus, upon selecting one of these categories with a trackwheel, for instance, the submenu degree module 22 provides a submenu of degree of disability categories to indicate the degree of disability within a general disability category.
Besides the disability categories mentioned in the preceding paragraph, other categories may be diseases, conditions or ailments, such as Alzheimer's disease or autism. After a user selects one, or more, of these categories, the enabling module 14 implements an enabling mode of operation in which the handheld device 10 interacts with the user in a manner that facilitates its use by a person with such a disease, condition or ailment. Alternatively, the selection of a disease category, for example, could result in the handheld device 10 suggesting a different category, such as “visual impairment” that is associated with the disease.
FIG. 3 shows an illustrative example of a menu 24 of general disability categories, as provided by the general menu module 20, and a corresponding submenu 26 of degrees of disability, as provided by the submenu degree module of FIG. 2. In this example, the user has selected the general disability category of “visual disability” 28 from the menu 24 provided by the general menu module 20. Other general disability categories can include a hearing disability category 30, a speech/language disability category 31 and a physical disability category 32. Choosing the speech/language disability category 31, for example, may be appropriate for someone who stutters. Where the handheld device includes voice recognition, the associated enabling mode of operation might include invoking a software option that tailors the voice recognition program to persons who stutter. In addition, a “create new” 33 option allows the user to create a user defined disability category. After selecting this option, the user is given the opportunity to enter into the handheld device 10 a user defined category, such as a combination of visual disability and physical disability.
In the example shown in FIG. 3, in response to the selection of the “visual disability” 28 category by the user, the submenu degree module 22 provides a submenu 26 in which the following possible selections appear: “slight visually impairment” 34, “legally blind” 36 and “blind” 38, which represent various degrees of visual disability. It is contemplated that if someone were completely blind, this initial selection would be performed by someone else who is not.
Other general disability categories would give rise to other appropriate submenus indicative of the degree of disability within the general category of disability.
In addition to, or instead of showing the menu of general disability categories and submenu of degrees of disability on the display 18, these menus may be audibly announced via the speaker 19 to convey this information to visually impaired users.
In one embodiment, the number of possible options is
∑ i = 1 N ⁢ n i ,
where N is the total number of general categories, and ni is the number of degree of disability categories in the ith general category. Thus, one possible option is “visual disability, slight visual impairment.” In other embodiments, the total number of options can be different if, for example, sub-submenus are provided, or if more than one general category can be chosen concurrently. Choosing more than one general disability category is appropriate for persons having a plurality of disabilities; for instance, someone may be both visually and hearing disabled.
In one embodiment, the enabling module 14 does not wait for the user to select a particular option from the submenu before implementing an appropriate enabling mode of operation. Thus, after the general menu module presents a menu of general disabilities, and after the user selects one option therefrom, the enabling module immediately implements an appropriate enabling mode of operation based on this selection to present the submenu. For example, if the user selects the general category “visual disability” 28, then the enabling module 14 can implement a mode that is voice activated and that provides information audibly. In particular, the submenu of degree of disability would be presented audibly after the user selects “visual disability” 28 from the menu of general disabilities.
FIG. 4 shows another embodiment in which the options module 12 of FIG. 1 provides a menu 40 of categories associated with disabilities. The menu 40 includes the following options: “show me” 42, “tell me” 44 and “all of the above” 46. If a user selects the option “show me” 42, then the mobile device becomes visually enhanced, suitable for those persons that have a slight visual impairment. Alternatively, in a different embodiment, “show me” directs the mobile device to use only non-auditory means of communication, appropriate for someone who is deaf. If a user selects the option “tell me” 44, then the mobile device becomes sound enhanced, suitable for those users who have a slight hearing impairment. Alternatively, in a different embodiment, “tell me” directs the mobile device to use non-visual means to communicate, appropriate for those who cannot rely on sight to interact therewith. Finally, choosing the “all of the above” option causes the handheld device to become both visually and sound enhanced.
Each option that is capable of being selected from the menu provided by the options module 12 is associated with an enabling mode of operation of the handheld device 10. For example, when an option such as the “visual disability, slight visual impairment” option described above is selected, the associated enabling mode produces enlarged visual information, such as text or graphics, on the display 18.
In a different embodiment, as options are presented, the handheld device deletes the relevant contents of the display, and refreshes the display with new information corresponding to an option chosen. Referring to FIGS. 5A-5D, a series of display screen shots are shown containing a sequence of options associated with disabilities. In FIG. 5A, an option “accessibility” is provided to the user to allow the handheld device to operate in an enabling mode of operation. In FIG. 5B, the general menu module 20 provides a menu of general disability categories, such as a visual disability category, a hearing disability category, a language disability, a speech disability, mental disability and/or a physical disability category. Upon selecting one of these categories with a trackwheel, for instance, the submenu degree module 22 provides a submenu of categories relating to how further options should be presented. In FIGS. 5C and 5D, the submenu degree module 22 provides menus relating to the degree of disability within a general disability category, and how these are to be presented. Selecting “slight visual impairment” from the menu in FIG. 5D, for example, could lead to further options for a user to indicate a preference, from among examples shown, of fonts, colors and line spacing. In this manner, the user can create a personal user interface that is best suited to the disability of the user.
FIG. 6 shows a feature of an enabling mode associated with a visual impairment option. Thus, when a user selects this option, the enabling module 14 implements an associated enabling mode having an enlarged visual information feature. In particular, when a trackwheel 45 of the handheld device is scrolled over visual information 46, such as text or graphics, on the display 18, the visual information 46 is enlarged within an enlarged field 48. The enlarged field 48 allows a person who is visually disabled to better see the visual information 46. Alternatively, or in addition to the enlarged field, the font size and/or contrast can increase.
In FIG. 6, an enlarged field is displayed to aid the visually disabled. In a different embodiment, instead of an enlarged field, a line of text selected by the trackwheel can be enlarged for aid in viewing.
In a different enabling mode, associated with an option indicative of hearing impairment, a speaker 19 produces sound with a higher volume to help the hearing impaired.
In yet another enabling mode, associated with an option indicative of total blindness, the enabling module 14 implements an enabling mode of operation in which at least one of keystrokes and menu selections are translated into speech output. Thus, when a user scrolls over some text on the display 18, for example an address in a calendar application, the handheld device 10 produces speech output corresponding to the address. In this manner, a blind person can operate the handheld device.
An enabling mode of operation for blind persons can also provide information associated with a particular text or graphic on the display 18. For example, in an address book application, which lists personal information of persons, such as names, telephone numbers and addresses, when the trackwheel is used to rollover a contact name, not only would the name be articulated audibly by the handheld device, but also information or options associated with this name. Thus, the following choices, for example, could be articulated audibly by the handheld device:
a. “communicate with <contact name>.” The handheld device could then provide an audible menu where options could be chosen relating to a mode of communication, such as telephone calling, emailing, short message servicing (SMS) and instant messaging (IM).
b. “tell me about <contact name>.”
c. “delete <contact name>.”
d. “add ringtone to <contact name>.”
Another enabling mode is associated with the “physical disability option” 32. Referring to FIG. 7, after selecting this option, a touch sleeve 60 is slipped over the display 18 and electrically connected to the handheld device 10, such as by connecting the sleeve 60 to a port (not shown) via an electrical cable (not shown). Instead of using the keys 62 or the trackwheel 45, the user can touch the display to select icons to navigate and to run programs. Such a facility can be useful to a person having no hands, for example, who must use a mouth-held stylus to tap the display 18 to enter commands.
Some of the enabling modes require special hardware, such as voice recognition hardware (e.g., microphone), and touch sleeve 60. In one embodiment, the enabling module 14 can query the user to determine if this hardware is available. If it is not, information, such as a contact phone number or email, can be provided to procure the necessary hardware.
In one example implementation, handheld device 10 is a mobile device. To aid the reader in understanding the structure of a mobile device and how it communicates with other devices, reference is made to the following description of an example implementation of a mobile device.
Referring first to FIG. 8, a block diagram of a mobile device in one example implementation is shown generally as 100. Mobile device 100 comprises a number of components, the controlling component being microprocessor 102. Microprocessor 102 controls the overall operation of mobile device 100. Communication functions, including data and voice communications, are performed through communication subsystem 104. Communication subsystem 104 receives messages from and sends messages to a wireless network 200. In this example implementation of mobile device 100, communication subsystem 104 is configured in accordance with the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) and General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) standards. The GSM/GPRS wireless network is used worldwide and it is expected that these standards will be superseded eventually by Enhanced Data GSM Environment (EDGE) and Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service (UMTS). New standards are still being defined, but it is believed that they will have similarities to the network behaviour described herein, and it will also be understood by persons skilled in the art that an embodiment may use any other suitable standards that are developed in the future. The wireless link connecting communication subsystem 104 with network 200 represents one or more different Radio Frequency (RF) channels, operating according to defined protocols specified for GSM/GPRS communications. With newer network protocols, these channels are capable of supporting both circuit switched voice communications and packet switched data communications.
Referring now to FIG. 9, a block diagram of the communication subsystem component 104 of FIG. 8 is shown. Communication subsystem 104 comprises a receiver 150, a transmitter 152, one or more embedded or internal antenna elements 154, 156, Local Oscillators (LOs) 158, and a processing module such as a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) 160.
The particular design of communication subsystem 104 is dependent upon the network 200 in which mobile device 100 is intended to operate, thus it should be understood that the design illustrated in FIG. 9 serves only as one example. Signals received by antenna 154 through network 200 are input to receiver 150, which may perform such common receiver functions as signal amplification, frequency down conversion, filtering, channel selection, and analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion. A/D conversion of a received signal allows more complex communication functions such as demodulation and decoding to be performed in DSP 160. In a similar manner, signals to be transmitted are processed, including modulation and encoding, by DSP 160. These DSP-processed signals are input to transmitter 152 for digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion, frequency up conversion, filtering, amplification and transmission over network 200 via antenna 156. DSP 160 not only processes communication signals, but also provides for receiver and transmitter control. For example, the gains applied to communication signals in receiver 150 and transmitter 152 may be adaptively controlled through automatic gain control algorithms implemented in DSP 160.
Referring now to FIG. 10, a block diagram of a node of a wireless network is shown as 202. In practice, network 200 comprises one or more nodes 202. Mobile device 100 communicates with a node 202 within wireless network 200. In the example implementation of FIG. 10, node 202 is configured in accordance with General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) and Global Systems for Mobile (GSM) technologies. Node 202 includes a base station controller (BSC) 204 with an associated tower station 206, a Packet Control Unit (PCU) 208 added for GPRS support in GSM, a Mobile Switching Center (MSC) 210, a Home Location Register (HLR) 212, a Visitor Location Registry (VLR) 214, a Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) 216, a Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN) 218, and a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 220. This list of components is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the components of every node 202 within a GSM/GPRS network, but rather a list of components that are commonly used in communications through network 200.
Having described in detail a number of embodiments, including methods of operation in accordance with various embodiments, it is to be understood that this operation could be carried out with different elements and steps. It will also be understood by persons skilled in the art that other variants and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the embodiments as defined in the claims appended hereto.
providing a blind option in which at least one of keystrokes and menu selections are translated into speech output, the blind option provided in an accessibility options menu comprising a plurality of accessibility options in a user interface of the electronic device;
receiving an input identifying a selected accessibility option from the accessibility options menu;
implementing an enabling mode of operation in response to receiving the input, wherein the input identifies the blind option; and, thereafter:
displaying text including a contact name on a display of the electronic device; and
when an input associated with the text, is received at the electronic device, producing the speech output comprising the contact name and one or more selectable options relating to a mode of communication, the one or more selectable options comprising one or more of a call option, an email option, a Short-Message Service (SMS) option, and an Instant Message (IM) option.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the input associated with the text is a rolling input over the text on the display.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the input associated with the text is a keystroke.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein the input associated with the text is a selection.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein the input associated with the text is a touch input.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein the speech output comprises the contact name and the one or more selectable options output audibly at a speaker of the electronic device.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the speech output further comprises one or more of a delete option, a ringtone option, and an information option.
8. The method of claim 7, wherein the speech output is associated with the one or more of a delete option, a ringtone option, and an information option for the contact name.
a processor interactive with the display and the speaker, and configured to:
provide a blind option in which at least one of keystrokes and menu selections are translated into speech output, the blind option provided in an accessibility options menu comprising a plurality of accessibility options in a user interface of the electronic device;
receive an input identifying a selected accessibility option from the accessibility options menu;
implement an enabling mode of operation in response to receiving the input, wherein the input identifies the voice blind option;
and, in thereafter:
display text including a contact name on the display of the electronic device; and
when an input associated with the text, is received at the electronic device, produce the speech output comprising the contact name and one or more selectable options relating to a mode of communication, the one or more selectable options comprising one or more of a call option, an email option, a Short-Message Service (SMS) option, and an Instant Message (IM) option.
10. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the display is a touch screen.
11. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the input associated with the text is a rolling input over the text on the display.
12. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the input associated with the text is a keystroke.
13. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the input associated with the text is a selection.
14. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the input associated with the text is a touch input.
15. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the speech output comprises the contact name and the one or more selectable options output audibly at the speaker of the electronic device.
16. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the speech output further comprises one or more of a delete option, a ringtone option, and an information option.
17. The electronic device of claim 16, wherein the speech output is associated with the one or more of a delete option, a ringtone option, and an information option for the contact name.
18. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a computer program, wherein execution of the computer program is for:
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