| 摘要 |
A system and method is disclosed to associate with a device images corresponding to the control of same for use by those with diminished mental capacities, such as dementia. The system of the present invention associates with a device images corresponding to the control of same with which a person is able to interact with, or control, his or her environment. The images selected and used by the system are user-specific and correspond with visual cues that the individual can recognize and understand. The method of the present invention includes the steps of: (1) identifying a device that a user can manipulate to control or interact with his or her environment; (2) selecting one or more images that the user recognizes as visual cues to correspond with the control mechanism(s) of the device identified in Step (1) above; (3) using the system of the present invention to associate the image(s) selected in Step (2) above with the control mechanism(s) of the device identified in Step (1) above; and (4) repeating, as needed, Steps 1-3 to keep the images of the system matched to visual cues recognized and understood by the user over time.
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