A binary spelling interface with random errors

IEEE Trans Rehabil Eng. 2000 Jun;8(2):227-32. doi: 10.1109/86.847824.

Abstract

An algorithm for design of a spelling interface based on a modified Huffman's algorithm is presented. This algorithm builds a full binary tree that allows to maximize an average probability to reach a leaf where a required character is located when a choice at each node is made with possible errors. A means to correct errors (a delete-function) and an optimization method to build this delete-function into the binary tree are also discussed. Such a spelling interface could be successfully applied to any menu-orientated alternative communication system when a user (typically, a patient with devastating neuromuscular handicap) is not able to express an intended single binary response, either through motor responses or by using of brain-computer interfaces, with an absolute reliability.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Cerebral Cortex / physiopathology*
  • Communication Aids for Disabled*
  • Electroencephalography / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Quadriplegia / physiopathology
  • Quadriplegia / rehabilitation
  • Software
  • User-Computer Interface*