Distributed Intelligence and Scaffolding in Support of Cognitive Health

Authors:
Stefan P. Carmien;Randal A. Koene
Affiliations:
Department of Neuroengineering, Fatronik Foundation, Donostia (Gipuzkoa), Spain 20009;Department of Neuroengineering, Fatronik Foundation, Donostia (Gipuzkoa), Spain 20009
Venue:
UAHCI '09 Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Addressing Diversity. Part I: Held as Part of HCI International 2009
Year:
2009

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Abstract

Computers have dramatically changed the social landscape and living practices in the 21st century. Most of those changes have empowered typically abled adults, while it is only in the last few years that platforms and frameworks have been developed to extend support to those with diminished cognitive capacity. In this paper we discuses the use of scaffolding and distributed intelligence in assistive technology design. Four examples are presented, in domains from education to cognitive orthotics. We discuss the technology of such applications and the problems that technology designers must be aware of. Finally, we specify how these support frameworks fit into overall efforts toward a culture that supports cognitive health.