Technical Programme – Paper Presentations


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PP-1 (Tuesday, 24th April 2007)
Policy & Accessibility
NLB 3rd Floor, Function Room 3
Chair: Wantanee PHANTACHAT, NECTEC (Thailand)


  1. 10:00 – 10:20
    Towards an Inclusive Society in Asia: The Invisible Helping Hand
     H. G. Tan, W. T. Ang & C. Y. Shee
    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  2. 10:20 – 10:40
    An Experience on Wheelchair Bank Management
     Hongyin LAU*, Eric W.C.TAM** & Jack C.Y. CHENG*
    * The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    ** The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  3. 10:40 -11:00
    Implementing Assistive Technology Service Delivery System Internationally – A Complex Issue
     Wantanee PHANTACHAT* & Penny PARNES**
    * National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand
    ** University of Toronto, Canada
  4. 11:00 – 11:20
    Establishment of Resource Portal of Assistive Technology in Taiwan
     Shwn-Jen LEE, Tzyy-Jiuan WANG, Ya-Hsin YANG, Cheng-Kung CHENG & Ping-Chin HUANG
    National Yang Ming University, Taiwan
  5. 11:20 – 11:40
    A Local Experience Sharing: How Assistive Technology can Enhance the Quality of Life for Severely Handicapped Persons
     Jenny Ching-man FUNG
    The Spastics Association of Hong Kong
  6. 11:40 – 12:00
    Web Accessibility: A Government"s Effort to Promote E-accessibility in Thailand
     Namnueng MITSAMARN, Waragorn GESTUBTIM & Sirilak JUNNATAS
    National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand
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PP-2 (Tuesday, 24th April 2007)
Assistive Technology
NLB 3rd Floor, Function Room 2
Chair:


  1. 10:00 – 10:20
    Wearable Interface for the Physical Disabled
     Y. L. CHI, S. K. ONG, M. L. YUAN, and A. Y. C. NEE
    National University of Singapore
  2. 10:20 – 10:40
    Creative Design of Assistive Products for the Elderly
     K. T. LAU, I. GIBSON & C. Y. CHOW
    National University of Singapore
  3. 10:40 – 11:00
    Assist Disabled to Control Electronic Devices and Access Computer Functions by Voice Commands
     X. T. GAO, S. K. ONG, M. L. YUAN & A. Y. C. NEE
    National University of Singapore
  4. 11:00 – 11:20
    Blink and Click
     W. SIRILUCK, S. KAMOLPHIWONG, T. KAMOLPHIWONG & S. SAE-WHONG
    Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
  5. 11:20 – 11:40
    Augmented Reality and Applications for Assistive Technology
     Stephen J GAUKRODGER & Andrew LINTOTT
    Industrial Research Limited, New Zealand
  6. 11:40 – 12:00
    Graphic User Interface and Front-end Operation on MS Windows
     Pongkan KANSONG, Darika MANEECHAI, Pichaya TANDAYYA, Chatchai JANTARAPRIM & Wiraman NIYOMPOL
    Prince of Songkla University & Mahidol University, Thailand
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PP-3 (Thursday, 26th April 2007)
Mobility Aids
NLB 3rd Floor, Function Room 3
Chair: Chee Leong TEO, National University of Singapore


  1. 10:00 – 10:20
    Experiments on Collaborative Learning with a Robotic Wheelchair
     Qiang ZENG*, Etienne BURDET**, Brice REBSAMEN* & Chee Leong TEO*
    * National University of Singapore
    ** Imperial College, UK
  2. 10:20 – 10:40
    Development of Intelligent Wheelchairs for Persons with Severe Disabilities – What I Can Do is Beautiful
     Takenobu INOUE*, Katsuhiko SAKAUE** & Motoi SUWA*
    * National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disability, Japan
    ** National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology, Japan
  3. 10:40 – 11:00
    Microcontroller Based Voice-Activated Powered Wheelchair Control
     J.Z. YI, Y.K. TAN, Z.R. ANG, S.K. PANDA
    National University of Singapore
  4. 11:00 – 11:20
    An Elastic Path Controller for a Collaborative Wheelchair Assistant
     Longjiang ZHOU*, Chee Leong TEO* & Etienne BURDET**
    * National University of Singapore
    ** Imperial College, UK
  5. 11:20 – 11:40
    Development of Head Gesture Interface for Electric Wheelchair
     Ikushi YODA*, Katsuhiko SAKAUE* & Takenobu INOUE**
    * National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology, Japan
    ** National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disability, Japan
  6. 11:40 – 12:00
    Study on the Development of Pedal Locomotory Air Mat for Assistive Mobility Equipment
     Hirohisa MORIKAWA, Shunichi KOBAYASHI, Kenro SAKAI
    Shinshu University, Japan
  7. 12:00 – 12:20
    Effects of Alignment on Interface Pressure for Transtibial Amputee during Walking
     Xiaohong JIA, Shuangfu SUO & Rencheng WANG
    Tsinghua University, China
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PP-4 (Tuesday, 24th April 2007)
Biomechanics
NLB 5th Floor, Possibility Room
Chair: Bala RAJARATNAM, Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore


  1. 10:00 – 10:20
    Measuring Uniaxial Joint Angles with a Minimal Accelerometer Configuration
     Wei DONG, I-Ming CHEN, K. Y. LIM & Y. K. GOH
    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  2. 10:20 – 10:40
    Destabilizing Effects of Time-Delay in Lambda-Model for Human Postural Control
     Li LAN, Kuanyi ZHU
    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  3. 10:40 – 11:00
    Effect of Repetitive Loading on Tissue Oxygenation
     Katy WS YUEN, Debbie ZY OU, Alex PK CHAN, Eric WC TAM
    Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR
  4. 11:00 – 11:20
    Lower Extremity Joint Moments during Symmetric Lifting: Squat vs Stoop
     SeonHong HWANG*, SungJae HWANG**, YoungEun KIM*
    , Youngho KIM* * Yonsei University, Korea
    ** DanKook University, Korea
  5. 11:20 – 11:40
    Musculoskeletal Model of the Lower Extremity of Trans-tibial Amputee
     Lidan FANG, Xiaohong JIA, Rencheng WANG
    Tsinghua University, China
  6. 11:40 – 12:00
    An Electromyographical Comparison Between Over ground And Treadmill Running: A Pilot Study
     Bala S. RAJARATNAM
    Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore
  7. 12:00 – 12:20
    EMG analysis of muscle activation pattern in the hemiparetic shoulder: implication for rehabilitation and assistive devise development
     Bala S. RAJARATNAM
    Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore
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PP-5 (Tuesday, 24th April 2007)
Best Student Paper Session
NLB 5th Floor, Function Room 1
Chair: Pairash THAJCHAYAPONG, National Science & Tech. Dev. Agency , Thailand


  1. 16:00 – 16:20
    Development of an Active Ankle-Foot Orthosis for Hemiplegic Patients
     JungYoon KIM, SungJae HWANG & YoungHo KIM
    Yonsei University, Korea
  2. 16:20 – 16:40
    Experiment on a Novel User Input for Computer Interface Utilizing Tongue Input for Severely Disabled
     Andy Prima KENCANA & John HENG
    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  3. 16:40 – 17:00
    Design of a Wearable Walking-Guide System for the Blind
     Chang-Gul KIM & Byung-Seop SONG
    Daegu University, Korea
  4. 17:00 – 17:20
    A Quantifiable Assessment Device for Stroke Patients
     Shengwei CHUA,*, Geok Hian LIM* & Dhanjoo N GHISTA**
    * Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    ** University of New South Wales Asia, Singapore
  5. 17:20 – 17:40
    A New Method for the Evaluation of Gait Pathology: A Radar Chart Approach
     Yu ZHANG, Dewen JIN, Zhixiu HAO, Rencheng WANG
    Tsinghua University, China
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PP-6 (Wednesday, 25th April 2007)
Alternative & Augmentative Communications AND Hearing Technology
NLB 3rd Floor, Function Room 1
Chair: Prakasit KAYASITH, National Electronics & Computer Tech. Center, Thailand


  1. 10:00 – 10:20
    Incorporated Speech Overlapped Factor (Φ) into Speech Clarity Index (ψ): Method to Improve Dysarthric Speech Severity Evaluation
     Prakasit KAYASITH*, Thanaruk THEERAMUNKONG** & Nuttakorn THUBTHONG***
    * National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand
    ** Thammasak University, Thailand
    *** Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
  2. 10:20 – 10:40
    A Study of Low-Cost, Robust Assistive Listening System based on UHF Wireless Technology
     Pasin ISRASENA* & Setha PAN-NGUM**
    * National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand
    ** Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
  3. 10:40 – 11:00
    Stop Consonant Voicing Classification for Computer Assisted Speech Training of Patients with Cleft Lips and Palates
     Budsamas PHOLKUL, Proadpran PUNYABUKKANA & Atiwong SUCHATO
    Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
  4. 11:00 – 11:20
    The Effect of Pauses in Dysarthric Speech Recognition Study on Thai Cerebral Palsy Children
     Supawat SUANPIRINTR & Nuttakorn THUBTHONG
    Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
  5. 11:20 – 11:40
    Dysarthric Speech Characteristics of Thai Stroke Patients Assessed by the Computerized Articulation Test
     Sriwimon MANOCHIOPINIG*, Nuttakorn THUBTHONG** & Prakasit KAYASITH***
    * Mahidol University, Thailand
    ** Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
    *** National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand
  6. 11:40 – 12:00
    On An Approach in Implementing DSP Algorithms for Digital Hearing Aids; A Noise Reduction Core Case Study
     Wasit LIMPRASERT*, Pasin ISRASENA**, Nitin AFZULPURKAR* & Lertsak LEKAWAT*
    * Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
    ** National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand
  7. 12:00 – 12:20
    Home Environmental Control System for the Disabled
     David LIU Dao Xian
    Singapore Polytechnic
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PP-7 (Thursday, 26th April 2007)
Technology for the Visually Impaired
NLB 3rd Floor, Function Room 2
Chair: Prakasit KAYASITH, National Electronics & Computer Tech. Center, Thailand


  1. 10:00 – 10:20
    Touching Force Response of the Piezoelectric Braille Cell
     Pruittikorn SMITHMAITRIE, Jinda KANJANTOE & Pichaya TANDAYYA
    Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
  2. 10:20 – 10:40
    Linux User Interface and Front-end Operation for the Visually Impaired
     Thanathip LIMNA, Chomphunut SAE-TANG, Chatchai JANTARAPRIM, Pichaya TANDAYYA & Wiraman NIYOMPOL
    Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
    Mahidol University, Thailand

  3. 10:40 – 11:00
    Designing Auditory Kanji-Character Explanation for the Blind
     Teruyoshi FUJINUMA*, Kazuo KAMATA** & Tetsuya WATANABE***
    * Integral System Technology Advanced Laboratory, Japan
    ** Utsunomiya University, Japan
    *** National Institute of Special Education, Japan
  4. 11:00 – 11:20
    MusicXML to Braille Music Translation
     Aphisada INTHASARA, Ladawan MIPANSAEN, Pichaya TANDAYYA, Chatchai JANTARAPRIM & Patimakorn JANTARAPRIM
    Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
  5. 11:20 – 11:40
    Internet Explorer Smart Toolbar for the Blind
     Jirasak CHIRATHIVAT, Jakkrapong NAKDEJ, Proadpran PUNYABUKKANA & Atiwong SUCHATO
    Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
  6. 11:40 – 12:00
    Real-time Online Multimedia Content Processing: Mobile Video Optical Character Recognition and Speech Synthesizer for the Visual Impaired
     Shi-Yong NEO*, Hai-Kiat GOH*, Wendy Yen-Ni NG**, Jun-Da ONG*** & Wilson PANG***
    * National University of Singapore
    ** Ministry of Education, Singapore
    *** Kai Square Pte Ltd, Singapore
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PP-8 (Thursday, 26th April 2007)
Rehabilitation Technology & Biomedical Applications
NLB 5th Floor, Possibility Room
Chair:


  1. 10:00 – 10:20
    Design and Development of a Novel Balancer with variable Difficulty for Training and Evaluation
     U. X. TAN*, H. G. TAN*, T. MYO*, D. G. ZHANG*, W. T. ANG*, S. CHEAM** & K. L. KOH**
    * Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    ** Singapore General Hospital
  2. 10:20 – 10:40
    Design and Implementation of a Mechatronic Device for Wrist Elbow Rehabilitation
     M. AKSHAY**, T.L. WIN*, H.G. TAN*, U.X. TAN* & W.T. ANG*
    ** National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, India
    * Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  3. 10:40 – 11:00
    Surface EMG Topography: a New Assessment Tool in Low Back Pain Rehabilitation
     Joseph NF MAK, Hu YONG & Keith DK LUK
    University of Hong Kong
  4. 11:00 – 11:20
    Functional Electrical Stimulation in Rehabilitation Engineering: A Survey
     Dingguo ZHANG, Tan Hock GUAN, Ferdinan WIDJAJA and Wei Tech ANG
    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  5. 11:20 – 11:40
    Design and Implementation of Blood Pressure Regulation Systems
     L. LAN & K. Y. ZHU
    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  6. 11:40 – 12:00
    Modeling of Non-invasive Xylocaine Delivery System for Dentistry
     S. RAVICHANDRAN, Bong Xiu FENG, Teo Missie, LIM Celia & CHUA Pek Hup Heidi
    Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore
  7. 12:00 – 12:20
    Monitoring Human Joint Range of Movement with a Novel Pre/rehabilitation Aid
     Kannappan IYNKARAN
    Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore
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PP-9 (Thursday, 26th April 2007)
Seating, Pressure Sore & Pain Therapy
NLB 3rd Floor, Function Room 2
Chair: Prakasit KAYASITH, National


  1. 16:00 – 16:20
    A Review of Positioning Systems used in Group Homes and in the Community
     Yvonne de VRIES
    Megalong Positioning Services, Australia
  2. 16:20 – 16:40
    Evidence-based Practice in the Jockey Club Rehabilitation Seating Service Centre
     Walter POON Chung-wa, Loretta LIU Kit-ling & Jenny CHAN Suk-wai
    The Spastic Association of Hong Kong
  3. 16:40 – 17:00
    A Semi Autonomous Control and Monitoring System for Bed Sores Prevention
     JAICHANDAR K.S, Mohan Rajesh ELARA, Sampath KUMAR & Adrian CHUA
    Singapore Polytechnic
  4. 17:00 – 17:20
    Experimental Investigation and Computer Simulation of Wheelchair Cushions
     SEAH Kangyu Clara*, TAN En Si Ruth*, Ian GIBSON** & Gao ZHAN**
    * Raffles Junior College, Singapore
    ** National University of Singapore
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