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Smart Deaf Emergency Application Based on Human-Computer Interaction Principles

  • Ahmed, Thowiba E (Computer Science Department College of Science and Humanities-Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University) ;
  • Almadan, Naba Abdulraouf (Computer Science Department College of Science and Humanities-Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University) ;
  • Elsadek, Alma Nabil (Computer Science Department College of Science and Humanities-Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University) ;
  • Albishi, Haya Zayed (Computer Science Department College of Science and Humanities-Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University) ;
  • Al-Qahtani, Norah Eid (Computer Science Department College of Science and Humanities-Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University) ;
  • Alghamdi, arah Khaled (Computer Science Department College of Science and Humanities-Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University)
  • Received : 2021.04.05
  • Published : 2021.04.30

Abstract

Human-computer interaction is a discipline concerned with the design, evaluation, and implementation of interactive systems for human use. In this paper we suggest designing a smart deaf emergency application based on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) principles whereas nowadays everything around us is becoming smart, People already have smartphones, smartwatches, smart cars, smart houses, and many other technologies that offer a wide range of useful options. So, a smart mobile application using Text Telephone or TeleTYpe technology (TTY) has been proposed to help people with deafness or impaired hearing to communicate and seek help in emergencies. Deaf people find it difficult to communicate with people, especially in emergency status. It is stipulated that deaf people In all societies must have equal rights to use emergency services as other people. With the proposed application the deafness or impaired hearing can request help with one touch, and the location will be determined, also the user status will be sent to the emergency services through the application, making it easier to reach them and provide them with assistance. The application contains several classifications and emergency status (traffic, police, road safety, ambulance, fire fighting). The expected results from this design are interactive, experiential, efficient, and comprehensive features of human-computer interactive technology which may achieve user satisfaction.

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