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puntero de cabeza [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
CONT

Optical pointer, usually attached to the side of a person's head (as an optical head pointer), may be utilized to activate keys of a specially designed keyboard as well as the computer screen or its replacement.

OBS

head pointer: not to be confused with the stick-shaped device that is strapped to the head and worn by persons with motor disabilities to enable them to complete touch-related or pressure-related tasks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
DEF

Dispositif de communication, muni ou non d'une source lumineuse, qui sert à éclairer un élément du tableau de communication ou à l'allumer, selon les mouvements de la tête sur laquelle il est fixé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ayudas técnicas para personas minusválidas
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