Electronic Aids to Daily Living

Question 1

Definition of EADLs

Answer 1

any electronic technology used for the specific purpose of providing independent operation of appliances

Question 2

ECU technically refers to

Answer 2

HVAC

Question 3

What do EADLs control?

Answer 3

-audio/visual equipment
-powered hospital bed controls
-door openers & security cameras
-telephone
-lights and appliances
-heating and air conditioning

Question 4

How can the client access the EADL

Answer 4

-direct selection to control unit
-switch
-voice
-via computer
-via communication device
-via smartphone interface

Question 5

where can EADLs be used

Answer 5

home
work
school
community

Question 6

Comsumer needs assessment for EADLs

Answer 6

-short and long term goals
-control needs
-physical abilities
-psycho social issues
-cognitive skills
-sensory skills

Question 7

Environmental needs assessment for EADLs

Answer 7

-where will the EADL be used (home, school, work, etc)
-does EADL need to be portable
-will it be used in more than one room (does transmission method need to go through walls?

Question 8

Classifications of EADLs

Answer 8

General Function EADLs
-limited output
-multiple output
Specific function EADLs

Question 9

Limited output EADLs

Answer 9

intermittent switch control of battery operated electronic devices
-typically single switch
-can be used to develop scanning skills

Question 10

Modes of control for limited output EADLs

Answer 10

-momentary or direct
-latched
-timed

Question 11

momentary or direct control

Answer 11

keeps appliance or game on only while the switch is activated

Question 12

latched control

Answer 12

uses one activation of a switch to turn the device on and another activation to turn it off

Question 13

timed control

Answer 13

keeps a device on for a set period of time before it automatically turns off

Question 14

multiple outlet EADLs

Answer 14

controls more than one device and has multiple control interface/access options

Question 15

user interface/access methods for multiple output EADLs

Answer 15

-keyboard/direct
-single switch/switch array
-speech recognition
-via computer
-via communication device
-via power chair
-via smartphone

Question 16

examples of specific function EADLs

Answer 16

-door openers
-adaptive phones
-page turners

Question 17

modes of transmission for specific function EADLs

Answer 17

direct connection
remote

Question 18

examples of direct connection for specific function EADLs

Answer 18

-2 wire cables and multi wire cables
-house wiring
(not portable)

Question 19

needed items for remote control

Answer 19

transmitter
receiver or transceiver

Question 20

remote technology available

Answer 20

-radio frequency (RF)
-infrared (IR)
-Wifi
-bluetooth

Question 21

Module control

Answer 21

can control:
-lights
-simple appliances (ie. fan)
-specialized thermostat
-window AC units
-electric hospital beds with adaptor
-power door openers

Question 22

Examples of Module Control

Answer 22

X10
Z-Wave (Zigbee system)
Wifi and Smart Speaker Devices

Question 23

X10

Answer 23

sends signals over the house wiring to turn on and off simple appliances such as lights and fans

Question 24

Insteon Technology

Answer 24

-combines house wiring and RF (“mesh network”)
-RemoteLinc
-417 devices
-Requires access point
-doesn’t use wifi, rather uses unique combination of wireless and power line to communicate. Each device acts as a repeater, allowing signals to reach further

Question 25

Z-Wave technology

Answer 25

-uses house wiring and RF (“mesh network”)
-does not require wifi
-Vizia RF Z-wave programmer
-256 devices

Question 26

infrared characteristics

Answer 26

-requires line of sight
-inexpensive
-readily available
-can be subject to light disturbance

Question 27

radiofrequency characteristics

Answer 27

-goes through walls and ceilings
-subject to interference
-good range

Question 28

EADL safety considerations

Answer 28

-user ability to understand and operate devices
-equipment power ratings
-power outlet multiplication
-if client has access to door openers, are they safe outside alone?
-if client has access to phone will they use it responsibly?

Question 29

module control apps

Answer 29

Insteon hub
Netvox Zigbee system
Mobilinc
Cortexa

Question 30

Using limited output EADLs to control a switch toy provides intermittent switch control which can be used to develop what skills?
a. mobility concepts
b. cause and effect concepts
c. scanning concepts
d. motor skills

Answer 30

b

Question 31

which technology uses house wiring for transmission?
a. X10
b. bluetooth
c. RF
d. IR

Answer 31

a