Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA) Publications
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Recent Submissions
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Methods for Analysis of Daily Wheelchair Activity Data
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006) -
Detecting Early Stage Pressure Ulcer on Dark Skin Using Multi Spectral Imager
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009)This paper introduces a novel idea, innovative technology in building multi spectral imaging based device. The benefit from them is people can have low cost, handheld and standing alone device which makes acquire multi ... -
Handheld Erythema and Bruise Detector
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008)Visual inspection of intact skin is commonly used when assessing persons for pressure ulcers and bruises. Melanin masks skin discoloration hindering visual inspection in people with darkly pigmented skin. The objective ... -
Portable Gage for Pressure Ulcer Detection
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006)A hand held instrument has been developed and tested that can detect subtle changes in the skin properties by measuring its biomechanical response.The portable and handheld design makes it suitable for the detection of ... -
Commonly Used ADL Equipment
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009) -
Commonly Used Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Equipment
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010) -
Clinical Usability of a Wound Measurement Device
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010)Monitoring wound size is an integral component to the assessment and treatment of chronic wounds. Conventional methods, such as ruler measures and transparency tracings, for measuring wound size often have low accuracy and ... -
Detecting Early Stage Pressure Ulcer on Dark Skin Using Multispectral Imager
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010) -
Wheelchair Use in Everyday Life
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009) -
The Science of Seat Cushions
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007) -
Wheelchair Cushion Degradation During Everyday Use
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009) -
Wheelchair Cushions-The Science Behind Seating
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006) -
Load Redistribution in Standing, Tilt-in-Space, and Reclining Wheelchairs
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007) -
Multispectral Image Analysis of Bruise Age
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007)The detection and aging of bruises is important within clinical and forensic environments. Traditionally, visual and photographic assessment of bruise color is used to determine age, but this qualitative technique has been ... -
Inventor-Driven Product Development
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010)Inventors of assistive technology often lack resources to support product development and this may hinder their ability to develop useful and commercially viable devices. The purpose of this on‐going project is to support ... -
Assessment of the ISO Impact Damping Test
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012)The ISO impact damping test characterizes wheelchair cushion abilities to reduce impact loading on issues and to help maintain postural stability, reporting the number of rebounds greater than ... -
Handheld, Non-Contact Wound Measurement Device
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006)Repeatable and accurate wound measurement forms an important part in the assessment and treatment of chronic wounds and pressure ulcers. Current wound measurement methods span a continuum, from the ruler method which is ... -
Understanding Tilt-in-Space Use in Shepherd Center Clients
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008-08-18) -
Mobility Patterns in Power Wheelchair Users and the Implications for Measuring Mobility
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007) -
Blood Flow and Pressure Changes That Occur With Tilt-in-Space
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009)
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