– The purpose of this paper is to present a novel non-contact method of using head movement to control software without the need for wearable devices.
– A webcam and software are used to track head position. When the head is moved through a virtual target, a keystroke is simulated. The system was assessed by participants with impaired mobility using Sensory Software’s Grid 2 software as a test platform.
– The target user group could effectively use this system to interact with switchable software.
– Physical head switches could be replaced with virtual devices, reducing fatigue and dissatisfaction.
– Using a webcam to control software using head gestures where the participant does not have to wear any specialised technology or a marker. This system is shown to be of benefit to motor impaired participants for operating switchable software.
