Florida Polytechnic University

About: Florida Polytechnic University is a education organization based out in Lakeland, Florida, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Computer science & Catalysis. The organization has 302 authors who have published 538 publications receiving 6549 citations. The organization is also known as: Florida Poly.

Cognitive Analysis of Equation Reading: Application to the Development of the Math Genie

Abstract: Can information about the perceptual and cognitive processes involved in equation reading be applied in the creation of assistive technology for blind equation readers? The present research used four cognitive/perceptual studies to examine several hypotheses about equation reading: people (1) read equations from left to right, one element at a time, (2) back scan when reading equations, (3) substitute the outcome of a parenthetical expression for the initial elements, and (4) scan the entire equation before element by element reading to create a schematic structure. The process tracing study provided evidence for all of the hypotheses, with three experiments supporting the first three hypotheses, but not the fourth. These results have been implemented in assistive software for visually-impaired users, the Math Genie – an auditory browser.

Fall detection system for the elderly

Abstract: According with the World Health Organization, Falls are the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury deaths worldwide. Adults older than 65 suffer the greatest number of fatal falls. Therefore, the quality of life of older people can be improved by using automatic fall detection systems. This paper presents a fall detection system that monitors in real-time an older adult. The system defines two major components: a wearable device and a cell phone. The wearable has the capability of communicating with a cell phone can be located in a 100ft radius. Once, the wearable device detects a fall, it sends an alert to the cell phone; then the cell phone alerts to the emergency contacts defined by the user. The main idea is to avoid the need of carrying the cell phone every time. In addition, our system has a panic button that can be used in order to alert the emergency contacts in the event that the user feels that a fall may happen.