An Assistive Wearable Phone Interface
Spik is an innovative assistive wearable phone interface designed to enhance accessibility and independence for individuals with mobility challenges. By providing a hands-free and voice-activated solution, Spik enables effortless phone calls, promoting social connectivity and convenience for those who need it the most.
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Abstract
Spik is an assistive wearable device designed to aid people who experience difficulties using their phone due to movement dissorders. The idea for the device came from observing and conducting interviews with an individual who has Parkinson's disease. The user faces several challenges when using his phone and cannot make calls independently. Spik is a device that hangs from the user's shoulder and serve as an interface for making phone calls. The device includes a wireless button that rests in an easily accessible area for the user's hand. When the button is pressed, Siri on the user's phone is triggered, and the user is able to request who they want to call or any other necessary Siri command. The device connects to the user's phone, and the speaker and microphone on the device acts as the interface for the phone call being streamed from the phone. The battery in the device can last over a day if used only for phone calls and the battery in the controller last around one year according to the manufacturer. Spik is cased on a genuine leather body and was designed based on the user's preference and suggestions.
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Keywords: Assistive Wearable, Assistive Technology, Phone Call Interface
Copyright Statement
This project, including all its contents and materials, was created solely by Mike Kattan, with contributions and feedback from user Toufik Kattan. Mentorship was provided by Marcela Godoy and Rodolfo Cossovitch. Certain electronic components used in the project, including the Portlander Car Wireless Bluetooth Remote, PANPEO Micro USB Extension, Andoer EY-510A Mini Portable Clip-On Lapel Lavalier Condenser Mic, and Hmaston Mini M3 Speaker, were not created by Mike Kattan but were incorporated as part of the project.