WO2016094993A1 - Electronic system in technology for aiding physically disabled persons to access computers - Google Patents

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WO2016094993A1
WO2016094993A1 PCT/BR2015/050197 BR2015050197W WO2016094993A1 WO 2016094993 A1 WO2016094993 A1 WO 2016094993A1 BR 2015050197 W BR2015050197 W BR 2015050197W WO 2016094993 A1 WO2016094993 A1 WO 2016094993A1
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  • the present invention describes an electronic assistive technology system for accessibility of the disabled to the computer. More specifically, it comprises an electronic device with a set of sensors that transmit signals to management software that allows the user to control various features of a computer only by moving the arms, legs or head, facilitating accessibility and promoting user inclusion. with disabilities in digital environments.
  • Assistive Technology is a concrete way to neutralize the barriers caused by disability and enable the insertion of these individuals in work and learning environments.
  • Assistive technologies are characterized by any tool or resource used for the purpose of providing greater independence and autonomy to people with special needs, whether by supplementing, maintaining or returning their functional abilities.
  • Web site adaptations are adaptations that must be made to make it possible for people with special educational needs to have access to information and interactions in this environment. Adaptations are required in page display and manipulation programs, on the machine, and in the way programmers construct pages, ie configuration and lay-out issues.
  • an electronic assistive technology system for the accessibility of the handicapped to the computer is provided with an electronic device equipped with a set of sensors that transmit signals to a management software that allows the user to control various features of a computer. computer only by the movement of the arms, legs or head, facilitating accessibility and promoting the inclusion of users with disabilities in digital environments.
  • FIG. 013 Figure 1 shows the perspective view of the electronics device.
  • FIG. 014 Figure 2 shows the perspective view of the magnetic key device drive.
  • FIG. 015 Figure 3 shows the perspective view of the electronics device detailing the internal components.
  • FIG. 016 Figure 4 shows the software management flowchart contained in the microcontroller arranged in the electronic device.
  • FIG. 017 Figure 5 shows the software management flowchart disposed next to the computer.
  • the assistive technology electronic system for the accessibility of the handicapped to the computer, object of the present invention describes an adaptive electronic device (100) provided with a microcontroller interconnected by electronic circuits with a set of motion sensors and a reflectance sensor, which send information via bluetooth to a computer with management software that receives the information, allowing the user to use the computer's functions only with the movements of the arms, legs or head, as needed.
  • a microcontroller interconnected by electronic circuits with a set of motion sensors and a reflectance sensor, which send information via bluetooth to a computer with management software that receives the information, allowing the user to use the computer's functions only with the movements of the arms, legs or head, as needed.
  • the electronic device (100) is provided with an electronic board (10) and an electronic board (20) interconnected with a microcontroller (30) provided with specific software that allows the management of information, said electronic device (100). It has a magnetic key (200) which enables the device to be switched on by approaching without the need for hands.
  • the electronics board (10) is connected together with a battery and two transistors interconnected together with capacitors and resistors forming a circuit capable of self-disconnecting and switching by approaching the magnetic switch (200) supplied with the device (100), said electronic board (10) contains the bluetooth module for wireless connection to the computer.
  • the electronic board (20) is provided with an accelerometer motion sensor (21), gyroscope motion sensor (22), reed switch sensor (23) and a reflectance sensor (24).
  • the accelerometer motion sensor (21) measures the device (100) for gravity, allowing the stability and movement of the mouse pointer along with the movements made by the user.
  • the gyro motion sensor (22) is interconnected next to the accelerometer sensor (21) allowing the user to better define mouse pointer movements and sensitivity, making it much easier to use at the computer.
  • the reecf switch sensor (23) is provided with two internal blades that allow the device (100) to be actuated by the magnetic key (200), said magnetic key (200) which when approaching the sensor (23) joins two internal blades closing the contact and turning on the device.
  • the sensor (23) is interconnected next to the microcontroller (30) and allows after two minutes of inactivity the device turns off automatically, in order to save battery power.
  • the reflectance sensor (24) allows the user to put or remove the device (100) from sleep mode without the need for hands, allowing the device to operate only with approaching the magnetic key (200) or passing any object or body part over the sensor.
  • the active bluetooth information led (25) has two functions, if the flashing led indicates to the user that he is looking for connection to the computer and when the light is on it indicates to the user that the bluetooth connection between the device (100) and the computer is active, said LED (25) visually apparent on the upper portion of the device (100).
  • the sleep mode information led (26) has two functions, if the flashing led indicates that it is in sleep mode and if the led is lit it indicates to the user that it is in execution mode, interconnected with the computer functions, said led (26) visually apparent on the upper portion of the device (100).
  • the battery information led (27) has the function to warn the user if the battery is almost discharged by illuminating a red light, said led (27) visually apparent on the upper portion of the device (100) and interconnected next to the battery sensor. reflectance (22).
  • the microcontroller (30) is provided with specific software that allows the management of the information received by the sensors and the routing to the management software arranged next to the computer, said microcontroller (30) disposed on the internal portion of the device (100) between the plates 10 and 20.
  • the software is constantly checking for sleep mode or normal mode along with the reflectance sensor.
  • the electronic device (100) internally features a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that has no memory effect and is small and extremely light in size, allowing the device (100) to function for up to one day without the need for replacement. reloaded.
  • the electronic device (100) has the attachment of a bracelet (300) which enables the device (100) to be adapted to any part of the user's body as required.
  • 033 Software placed next to the computer receives the device information (100), calculates and executes the information received enabling the mouse movement or click on any resource of the computer.
  • the software allows the user to use a screen with a virtual keyboard that contains all the keys on a normal keyboard so that typing can be performed through the device (100).
  • the virtual keyboard features all the options most commonly used to facilitate user access, as well as showing the bluetooth icon when it is active or inactive.
  • the electronic assistive technology system for the accessibility of the handicapped to the computer presents its operation by fixing the device (100) close to any part of the user's body, and can be attached to the arms, legs or head.
  • the user Before promoting normal mode activation, the user should center the device (100) near the computer screen to facilitate the movement of the mouse arrow.
  • 038 Device when connected to the computer allows the user to perform mouse arrow movements in all directions only by moving the device.
  • Virtual mouse icons and keys are triggered by positioning the arrow over the icons and keys, allowing the user to access all computer features.
  • the electronic assistive technology system for the accessibility of the handicapped to the computer, object of the present invention comprises an electronic device (100) that allows connection with software arranged on a computer, enabling users with disabilities to use all the computer features only by the movement of the arms, legs or head, facilitating accessibility and promoting the inclusion of users with disabilities in digital environments.

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An electronic system in technology for aiding physically disabled persons to access computers comprises an electronic device (100) with a magnetic key (200) and an adaptable wristband (300), the device (100) being provided with a microcontroller interconnected by electronic circuits to an assembly consisting of movement sensors and a reflectance sensor, which transmit information via bluetooth to a computer equipped with management software which receives the information, enabling the user to control various computer resources merely by moving the arms, legs or head, promoting accessibility and the inclusion of users with disabilities in digital environments.

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SISTEMA ELETRÔNICO EM TECNOLOGIA ASSISTIVA PARA ACESSIBILIDADE DE DEFICIENTES FÍSICOS AO COMPUTADOR CAMPO DA INVENÇÃO  ELECTRONIC ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM FOR ACCESSIBILITY OF PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO THE COMPUTER FIELD OF THE INVENTION
01 A presente invenção descreve um sistema eletrônico em tecnologia assistiva para acessibilidade de deficientes físicos ao computador. Mais especificamente compreende um dispositivo eletrônico dotado por um conjunto de sensores que transmitem sinais a um software de gerenciamento que permite ao usuário comandar diversos recursos de um computador somente pelo o movimento dos braços, pernas ou cabeça, facilitando a acessibilidade e promovendo a inclusão de usuários com deficiência em ambientes digitais.  The present invention describes an electronic assistive technology system for accessibility of the disabled to the computer. More specifically, it comprises an electronic device with a set of sensors that transmit signals to management software that allows the user to control various features of a computer only by moving the arms, legs or head, facilitating accessibility and promoting user inclusion. with disabilities in digital environments.
ANTECEDENTES DA INVENÇÃO BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
02 A acessibilidade e a inclusão da Pessoa com Deficiência (PcD) são temas atuais. No entanto, muitos conhecem somente a acessibilidade arquitetônica, como construções de rampas, delimitações de vagas e adaptações prediais, não reconhecendo as diversas barreiras existentes no ambiente digital.  02 Accessibility and inclusion of People with Disabilities (PwD) are current issues. However, many know only the architectural accessibility, such as ramp construction, vacancy delimitations and building adaptations, not recognizing the various barriers that exist in the digital environment.
03 Atualmente, as limitações dos indivíduos com deficiência tendem a se tornar uma barreira para seu aprendizado, pois grande parte destes indivíduos apresentam grandes dificuldades na utilização de computadores o que dificulta sua interação com a sociedade.  03 Currently, the limitations of individuals with disabilities tend to become a barrier to their learning, since most of these individuals have great difficulties in using computers, which makes their interaction with society difficult.
04 As Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TIC) têm contribuído de maneira substancial para a independência, autonomia e inclusão social da pessoa com necessidades especiais.  04 Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have substantially contributed to the independence, autonomy and social inclusion of people with special needs.
05 Assim, desenvolver e disponibilizar recursos de acessibilidade, a chamada Tecnologia Assistiva, é uma maneira concreta de neutralizar as barreiras causadas pela deficiência e possibilitar a inserção desses indivíduos nos ambientes de trabalho e aprendizagem. 06 As tecnologias assistivas caracterizam-se por qualquer ferramenta ou recurso utilizado com a finalidade de proporcionar uma maior independência e autonomia às pessoas com necessidades especiais, seja por meio de suplemento, manutenção ou devolução de suas capacidades funcionais. 05 Thus, developing and providing accessibility resources, the so-called Assistive Technology, is a concrete way to neutralize the barriers caused by disability and enable the insertion of these individuals in work and learning environments. 06 Assistive technologies are characterized by any tool or resource used for the purpose of providing greater independence and autonomy to people with special needs, whether by supplementing, maintaining or returning their functional abilities.
07 Os recursos de acessibilidade criados e utilizados para a melhor utilização do computador compreendem recursos da tecnologia assistiva, sendo que os recursos mais utilizado atualmente, são: adaptação físicas ou órteses, adaptação de hardware, software de acessibilidade e adaptações nas páginas da Internet.  07 Accessibility features created and used for the best use of the computer include assistive technology features, and the most commonly used features today are: physical adaptation or orthoses, hardware adaptation, accessibility software, and adaptations on web pages.
08 As adaptações físicas ou órteses são adaptações ou aparelhos fixados ao corpo da pessoa e/ou utilizados por ela para possibilitar e facilitar a interação com a máquina.  08 Physical adaptations or orthoses are adaptations or appliances attached to and used by the person's body to enable and facilitate interaction with the machine.
09 Enquanto que as adaptações de hardware são aquelas feitas aos componentes físicos da máquina. No computador, por exemplo, alguns periféricos já, em suas concepções e construções, são idealizados e adaptados para serem utilizados por pessoas que possuem determinada deficiência, como por exemplo: o teclado reduzido, o teclado expandido, o teclado programável, o mouse para pé e boca, o mouse acionado pelo deslocamento da cabeça e direcionamento do olhar, além de vários tipos de acionadores que valorizam as habilidades.  09 While hardware adaptations are those made to the physical components of the machine. In the computer, for example, some peripherals, in their design and construction, are idealized and adapted for use by people with certain disabilities, such as the reduced keyboard, the expanded keyboard, the programmable keyboard, the foot mouse. and mouth, the mouse driven by head shift and eye gaze, and various types of triggers that value skills.
010 Os softwares especiais de acessibilidades são aqueles programas originados a partir das necessidades especiais de uma pessoa com deficiência, elaborados e construídos com a finalidade de viabilizar a interação dela com a máquina, como por exemplo: teclados e mouses virtuais e programas que possibilitam o acionamento dos recursos do computador através do reconhecimento visual e de voz. 010 Special accessibility software is software that originates from the special needs of a person with a disability, designed and built to enable their interaction with the machine, such as keyboards and virtual mice, and programs that enable activation. computer resources by recognizing visual and voice.
As adaptações nas páginas da Internet são adaptações que devem ser realizadas para viabilizar o acesso das pessoas com necessidades educacionais especiais às informações e interações existentes neste meio. Sendo necessárias adaptações nos programas de exibição e manipulação das páginas, na máquina e na forma como os programadores constroem as páginas, isto é, questões de configuração e lay-out.  Web site adaptations are adaptations that must be made to make it possible for people with special educational needs to have access to information and interactions in this environment. Adaptations are required in page display and manipulation programs, on the machine, and in the way programmers construct pages, ie configuration and lay-out issues.
011 As pessoas com necessidades especiais enfrentam muitos preconceitos devido às restrições que apresentam na utilização de computadores. Por isso, desenvolver recursos de tecnologia assistiva significa combater esses preconceitos, permitindo que o individuo possa dar passos maiores em direção a eliminação das discriminações e, consequentemente, aumentar sua autoestima porque passa a poder explicitar melhor seu potencial e seus pensamentos com maior autonomia.  011 People with special needs face a lot of prejudice because of the restrictions they have on using computers. Therefore, developing assistive technology resources means countering these prejudices, allowing the individual to take greater steps towards eliminating discrimination and, consequently, increasing their self-esteem because they can better explain their potential and their thoughts with greater autonomy.
012 Desta forma, é objeto da presente invenção um sistema eletrônico em tecnologia assistiva para acessibilidade de deficientes físicos ao computador dotado por um dispositivo eletrônico dotado por um conjunto de sensores que transmitem sinais a um software de gerenciamento que permite ao usuário comandar diversos recursos de um computador somente pelo o movimento dos braços, pernas ou cabeça, facilitando a acessibilidade e promovendo a inclusão de usuários com deficiência em ambientes digitais.  Accordingly, an electronic assistive technology system for the accessibility of the handicapped to the computer is provided with an electronic device equipped with a set of sensors that transmit signals to a management software that allows the user to control various features of a computer. computer only by the movement of the arms, legs or head, facilitating accessibility and promoting the inclusion of users with disabilities in digital environments.
BREVE DESCRIÇÃO DAS FIGURAS  BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
013 A figura 1 apresenta a vista em perspectiva do dispositivo do sistema eletrônico.  013 Figure 1 shows the perspective view of the electronics device.
014 A figura 2 apresenta a vista em perspectiva da chave magnética de acionamento do dispositivo. 014 Figure 2 shows the perspective view of the magnetic key device drive.
015 A figura 3 apresenta a vista em perspectiva do dispositivo do sistema eletrônico detalhando os componentes internos.  015 Figure 3 shows the perspective view of the electronics device detailing the internal components.
016 A figura 4 apresenta o fluxograma de gerenciamento do software contido no microcontrolador disposto no dispositivo eletrônico.  016 Figure 4 shows the software management flowchart contained in the microcontroller arranged in the electronic device.
017 A figura 5 apresenta o fluxograma de gerenciamento do software disposto junto ao computador.  017 Figure 5 shows the software management flowchart disposed next to the computer.
DESCRIÇÃO DETALHADA DA INVENÇÃO  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
018 O sistema eletrônico em tecnologia assistiva para acessibilidade de deficientes físicos ao computador, objeto da presente invenção, descreve um dispositivo eletrônico adaptável (100) dotado por um microcontrolador interligado por circuitos eletrônicos com um conjunto de sensores de movimento e um sensor de refletância, que encaminham as informações via bluetooth a um computador dotado de um software de gerenciamento que recebe as informações, permitindo que o usuário utilize as funções do computador somente com os movimentos dos braços, pernas ou cabeça, conforme sua necessidade.  The assistive technology electronic system for the accessibility of the handicapped to the computer, object of the present invention, describes an adaptive electronic device (100) provided with a microcontroller interconnected by electronic circuits with a set of motion sensors and a reflectance sensor, which send information via bluetooth to a computer with management software that receives the information, allowing the user to use the computer's functions only with the movements of the arms, legs or head, as needed.
019 O dispositivo eletrônico (100) é dotado por uma placa eletrônica (10) e uma placa eletrônica (20) interligadas junto a um microcontrolador (30) dotado por um software especifico que permite o gerenciamento das informações, o dito dispositivo eletrônico (100) apresenta uma chave magnética (200) que permite ligar o aparelho através da aproximação, sem a necessidade de utilizar as mãos.  019 The electronic device (100) is provided with an electronic board (10) and an electronic board (20) interconnected with a microcontroller (30) provided with specific software that allows the management of information, said electronic device (100). It has a magnetic key (200) which enables the device to be switched on by approaching without the need for hands.
020 A placa eletrônica (10) é ligada junto uma bateria e dois transistores interligados em conjunto com capacitores e resistores formando um circuito capaz de se auto desligar e ligar através da aproximação da chave magnética (200) fornecida junto com o dispositivo (100), a dita placa eletrônica (10) contém o modulo bluetooth para conexão sem fio com o computador. 020 The electronics board (10) is connected together with a battery and two transistors interconnected together with capacitors and resistors forming a circuit capable of self-disconnecting and switching by approaching the magnetic switch (200) supplied with the device (100), said electronic board (10) contains the bluetooth module for wireless connection to the computer.
021 A placa eletrônica (20) é dotada por um sensor de movimento acelerômetro (21), sensor de movimento giroscópio (22), sensor reed switch (23) e um sensor de refletância (24), além disso, apresenta a disposição de um led (25) de informação do bluetooth ativo, um led (26) de informação do modo repouso e um led (27) de informação da bateria, ditos leds que servem para informar as principais funções do dispositivo ao usuário.  021 The electronic board (20) is provided with an accelerometer motion sensor (21), gyroscope motion sensor (22), reed switch sensor (23) and a reflectance sensor (24). active bluetooth information led (25), a sleep mode information led (26) and a battery information led (27), said leds that serve to inform the main functions of the device to the user.
022 O sensor de movimento acelerômetro (21) realiza a medição do dispositivo (100) em relação à gravidade, permitindo a estabilidade e movimentação do ponteiro do mouse junto aos movimentos realizados pelo o usuário.  022 The accelerometer motion sensor (21) measures the device (100) for gravity, allowing the stability and movement of the mouse pointer along with the movements made by the user.
023 O sensor de movimento giroscópio (22) está interligado junto ao sensor acelerômetro (21) permitindo uma melhor definição dos movimentos e sensibilidade do ponteiro do mouse pelo o usuário, tornando a utilização junto ao computador muito mais fácil.  023 The gyro motion sensor (22) is interconnected next to the accelerometer sensor (21) allowing the user to better define mouse pointer movements and sensitivity, making it much easier to use at the computer.
024 O sensor reecf switch (23) é dotado por duas laminas internas que permitem ao dispositivo (100) ser acionado através da chave magnética (200), dita chave magnética (200) que quando se aproxima do sensor (23) une duas laminas internas fechando o contato e ligando o dispositivo. O sensor (23) está interligado junto ao microcontrolador (30) e permite que após dois minutos de inatividade o dispositivo se desligue automaticamente, com o objetivo de economizar bateria.  024 The reecf switch sensor (23) is provided with two internal blades that allow the device (100) to be actuated by the magnetic key (200), said magnetic key (200) which when approaching the sensor (23) joins two internal blades closing the contact and turning on the device. The sensor (23) is interconnected next to the microcontroller (30) and allows after two minutes of inactivity the device turns off automatically, in order to save battery power.
025 O sensor de refletância (24) permite que o usuário coloque ou retire o dispositivo (100) do modo repouso sem a necessidade de utilizar as mãos, permitindo o acionamento do dispositivo apenas com aproximação junto a chave magnética (200) ou passando qualquer objeto ou parte do corpo sobre o sensor. 025 The reflectance sensor (24) allows the user to put or remove the device (100) from sleep mode without the need for hands, allowing the device to operate only with approaching the magnetic key (200) or passing any object or body part over the sensor.
026 O led (25) de informação do bluetooth ativo apresenta duas funções, se o led ficar piscando indica ao usuário que esta procurando conexão com o computador e quando a luz estiver acesa indica ao usuário que a conexão bluetooth entre o dispositivo (100) e o computador esta ativa, dito led (25) visualmente aparente na porção superior do dispositivo (100).  026 The active bluetooth information led (25) has two functions, if the flashing led indicates to the user that he is looking for connection to the computer and when the light is on it indicates to the user that the bluetooth connection between the device (100) and the computer is active, said LED (25) visually apparent on the upper portion of the device (100).
027 O led (26) de informação do modo repouso apresenta duas funções, se o led estiver piscando indica que está em modo repouso e se o led estiver aceso indica ao usuário que está em modo de execução, interligado junto as funções do computador, dito led (26) visualmente aparente na porção superior do dispositivo (100).  027 The sleep mode information led (26) has two functions, if the flashing led indicates that it is in sleep mode and if the led is lit it indicates to the user that it is in execution mode, interconnected with the computer functions, said led (26) visually apparent on the upper portion of the device (100).
028 O led (27) de informação da bateria tem a função de avisar ao usuário se a bateria estiver quase descarregada, acendendo uma luz vermelha, dito led (27) visualmente aparente na porção superior do dispositivo (100) e interligado junto ao sensor de refletância (22).  028 The battery information led (27) has the function to warn the user if the battery is almost discharged by illuminating a red light, said led (27) visually apparent on the upper portion of the device (100) and interconnected next to the battery sensor. reflectance (22).
029 O microcontrolador (30) é dotado por um software especifico que permite o gerenciamento das informações recebidas pelos sensores e o encaminhamento para o software de gerenciamento disposto junto ao computador, dito microcontrolador (30) disposto na porção interna do dispositivo (100) entre as placas (10) e (20). O software fica em constante verificação do modo repouso ou modo normal junto o com o sensor de refletância.  029 The microcontroller (30) is provided with specific software that allows the management of the information received by the sensors and the routing to the management software arranged next to the computer, said microcontroller (30) disposed on the internal portion of the device (100) between the plates 10 and 20. The software is constantly checking for sleep mode or normal mode along with the reflectance sensor.
030 O dispositivo eletrônico (100) apresenta internamente uma bateria recarregável de ions de lítio que possui ausência do efeito memória e apresenta um tamanho pequeno e extremamente leve, permitindo que o dispositivo (100) funcione por até um dia sem a necessidade de ser recarregado. 030 The electronic device (100) internally features a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that has no memory effect and is small and extremely light in size, allowing the device (100) to function for up to one day without the need for replacement. reloaded.
031 O dispositivo eletrônico (100) apresenta a fixação de uma pulseira (300) que possibilita adaptar o dispositivo (100) em qualquer parte do corpo do usuário, conforme a necessidade.  031 The electronic device (100) has the attachment of a bracelet (300) which enables the device (100) to be adapted to any part of the user's body as required.
032 O dispositivo eletrônico (100) dotado das placas (10) e (20) interligadas a um microcontrolador (30) encaminha as informações, via bluetooth, para um software disposto junto ao computador, permitindo que o usuário tenha acesso aos recursos do computador. 032 The electronic device (100) provided with the cards (10) and (20) interconnected with a microcontroller (30) forwards the information via bluetooth to software arranged near the computer, allowing the user to access computer resources.
033 O software disposto junto ao computador recebe as informações do dispositivo (100), calcula e executa as informações recebidas possibilitando a movimentação ou clique do mouse em qualquer recurso do computador. 033 Software placed next to the computer receives the device information (100), calculates and executes the information received enabling the mouse movement or click on any resource of the computer.
034 O software permite que o usuário utilize uma tela com um teclado virtual que contém todas as teclas de um teclado normal, para que a digitação possa ser realizada através do dispositivo (100). O teclado virtual apresenta todas as opções mais utilizadas para facilitar o acesso pelo o usuário, além de demonstrar o ícone do bluetooth quando está ativo ou inativo.  034 The software allows the user to use a screen with a virtual keyboard that contains all the keys on a normal keyboard so that typing can be performed through the device (100). The virtual keyboard features all the options most commonly used to facilitate user access, as well as showing the bluetooth icon when it is active or inactive.
035 O sistema eletrônico em tecnologia assistiva para acessibilidade de deficientes físicos ao computador, apresenta seu funcionamento através da fixação do dispositivo (100) junto a alguma parte do corpo do usuário, podendo ser fixado junto aos braços, pernas ou cabeça. 035 The electronic assistive technology system for the accessibility of the handicapped to the computer presents its operation by fixing the device (100) close to any part of the user's body, and can be attached to the arms, legs or head.
036 Após a fixação do dispositivo (100) é realizada aproximação junto a chave magnética (200) para realizar o acionamento, dispondo o dispositivo em modo repouso e permitindo que o dispositivo (100) busque conexão, via bluetooh, junto ao software do computador. 036 After the fixture of the device (100) is approached next to the magnetic key (200) to perform the drive, arranging the device in sleep mode and allowing the device (100) to seek connection, via bluetooh, with the computer software.
037 O usuário antes de promover a ativação do modo normal deve centralizar o dispositivo (100) junto a tela do computador, para facilitar a movimentação da seta do mouse. 037 Before promoting normal mode activation, the user should center the device (100) near the computer screen to facilitate the movement of the mouse arrow.
038 O dispositivo (100) quando interligado ao computador permite que o usuário realize os movimentos da seta do mouse para todas as direções apenas com a movimentação do dispositivo.  038 Device (100) when connected to the computer allows the user to perform mouse arrow movements in all directions only by moving the device.
039 O acionamento de ícones e das teclas do mouse virtual é realizado através do posicionamento da seta sobre os ícones e teclas, permitindo que o usuário acesse todos os recursos do computador. 039 Virtual mouse icons and keys are triggered by positioning the arrow over the icons and keys, allowing the user to access all computer features.
040 Desta forma, o sistema eletrônico em tecnologia assistiva para acessibilidade de deficientes físicos ao computador, objeto da presente invenção compreende um dispositivo eletrônico (100) que permite a conexão junto a um software disposto em um computador, possibilitando que usuários portadores de deficiências utilizem todos os recursos do computador somente pelo o movimento dos braços, pernas ou cabeça, facilitando a acessibilidade e promovendo a inclusão de usuários com deficiência em ambientes digitais. Thus, the electronic assistive technology system for the accessibility of the handicapped to the computer, object of the present invention comprises an electronic device (100) that allows connection with software arranged on a computer, enabling users with disabilities to use all the computer features only by the movement of the arms, legs or head, facilitating accessibility and promoting the inclusion of users with disabilities in digital environments.

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1. SISTEMA ELETRÔNICO EM TECNOLOGIA ASSISTIVA PARA ACESSIBILIDADE DE DEFICIENTES FÍSICOS AO COMPUTADOR caracterizado por um dispositivo eletrônico (100) que apresenta uma pulseira adaptável (300) e uma chave magnética (200), dito dispositivo (100) dotado por uma placa eletrônica (10) ligada junto a bateria e dotada por um modulo bluetooth para conexão sem fio com o computador; uma placa eletrônica (20) dotada por um sensor de movimento acelerômetro (21), sensor de movimento giroscópio (22), sensor reed switch (23) e um sensor de refletância (24), um led (25) de informação do bluetooth ativo, um led (26) de informação do modo repouso e um led (27) de informação da bateria, dito dispositivo eletrônico (100) dotado por um microcontrolador (30) que descreve um software especifico de gerenciamento das informações, disposto na porção interna do dispositivo (100) entre as placas (10) e (20); dito microcontrolador (30) que envias as informações via bluetooth para um software de gerenciamento disposto junto ao computador.  1. ELECTRONIC ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM FOR ACCESSIBILITY OF PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO THE COMPUTER characterized by an electronic device (100) featuring an adaptable bracelet (300) and a magnetic key (200), said device (100) provided with an electronic board (10 ) connected to the battery and provided with a bluetooth module for wireless connection to the computer; an electronic board (20) provided with an accelerometer motion sensor (21), gyro motion sensor (22), reed switch sensor (23) and a reflectance sensor (24), an active bluetooth information led (25) , a sleep mode information LED (26) and a battery information LED (27), said electronic device (100) provided with a microcontroller (30) describing specific information management software disposed on the internal portion of the device. device (100) between the plates (10) and (20); said microcontroller (30) which sends the information via bluetooth to a management software arranged next to the computer.
2. SISTEMA ELETRÔNICO EM TECNOLOGIA ASSISTIVA PARA ACESSIBILIDADE DE DEFICIENTES FÍSICOS AO COMPUTADOR, de acordo com a reivindicação 1 , caracterizado pelo dispositivo eletrônico (100) apresentar uma pulseira (300) que possibilita adaptar o dispositivo (100) em qualquer parte do corpo do usuário.  ELECTRONIC ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM FOR ACCESSIBILITY OF PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO COMPUTER according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronic device (100) has a strap (300) which enables the device (100) to be adapted to any part of the user's body. .
3. SISTEMA ELETRÔNICO EM TECNOLOGIA ASSISTIVA PARA ACESSIBILIDADE DE DEFICIENTES FÍSICOS AO COMPUTADOR, de acordo com a reivindicação 1 , caracterizado pelo dispositivo eletrônico (100) apresentar uma chave magnética (200) que permite ligar o aparelho através da aproximação, sem a necessidade de utilizar as mãos. ELECTRONIC ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM FOR ACCESSIBILITY OF PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO COMPUTER, according to claim 1, characterized in The electronic device (100) has a magnetic key (200) which enables the device to be switched on by approaching without the need for hands.
4. SISTEMA ELETRÔNICO EM TECNOLOGIA ASSISTIVA PARA ACESSIBILIDADE DE DEFICIENTES FÍSICOS AO COMPUTADOR, de acordo com a reivindicação 1 , caracterizado pelo microcontrolador (30) encaminhar as informações via bluetooth para um software disposto junto ao computador que calcula e executa as informações recebidas possibilitando a movimentação ou dique do mouse em qualquer recurso do computador. 4. ELECTRONIC ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM FOR ACCESSIBILITY OF PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO COMPUTER, according to claim 1, characterized in that the microcontroller (30) forwards the information via bluetooth to a software arranged next to the computer which calculates and executes the information received enabling the movement. or mouse-click on any feature of the computer.
5. SISTEMA ELETRÔNICO EM TECNOLOGIA ASSISTIVA PARA ACESSIBILIDADE DE DEFICIENTES FÍSICOS AO COMPUTADOR, de acordo com a reivindicação 1 , caracterizado pelo o software disposto junto ao computador facilitar o acesso através de um teclado virtual que descreve todas as opções mais utilizadas no computador. ELECTRONIC ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM FOR ACCESSIBILITY OF PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO COMPUTER, according to claim 1, characterized in that the software arranged next to the computer facilitates access through a virtual keyboard that describes all the most commonly used options on the computer.
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